American Politics

**John83** · 22/11/2024, 3:16 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Trump has long had suspicious links with Russia, going back to suggestions of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Earlier https://thehill.com/homenews/news/33...he-funding-we/

**SkStu** · 02/12/2024, 3:13 PM

What do folks think about Joe pardoning Hunter? Not only does it show Joe up to be a liar, just like his predecessor, and someone who isnt afraid to dish out the same narrative as his predecessor and successor around corruption/politicization (his own justice department), I can only begin imagine the furore if it was Donald and Don (or Donald and Donald!)... I mean, he's done nothing wrong technically, but politically I think it is a massive mistake no matter what side of that particular D/R aisle you land on. The R's will make hay and Trump will be emboldened to do whatever the heck he wants with this privilege. Fun times.

**John83** · 02/12/2024, 4:04 PM

It's bad politics, but I'm sure Biden is past caring. His son's taken a lot of flack for who his dad is - his nude photos have been displayed on the floor of the House for example, something the TV keeps telling me it's a crime to even threaten to do here - for all that he's brought some of it on himself. I haven't read into the detail of what he's accused of, but the high level summaries hardly make him out to be some criminal mastermind: he's evaded some tax (I can't see how much) and bought a gun while he wasn't allowed to because he had a prior drug conviction. Wikipedia says "On September 5, 2024, Hunter Biden entered an Alford plea, acknowledging there was enough evidence to convict while maintaining his innocence.^[44]" That sounds to me like he knew the pardon was coming, perhaps to avoid Republicans from hounding him for sport. Trump will do whatever he wants anyway.

**seanfhear** · 02/12/2024, 4:19 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

What do folks think about Joe pardoning Hunter? Not only does it show Joe up to be a liar, just like his predecessor, and someone who isnt afraid to dish out the same narrative as his predecessor and successor around corruption/politicization (his own justice department), I can only begin imagine the furore if it was Donald and Don (or Donald and Donald!)... I mean, he's done nothing wrong technically, but politically I think it is a massive mistake no matter what side of that particular D/R aisle you land on. The R's will make hay and Trump will be emboldened to do whatever the heck he wants with this privilege. Fun times.

" " Nobody is above the law " "

Except Hunter Biden and all the other People that Joe Biden will pardon before he scurries out of town !

**seanfhear** · 02/12/2024, 4:21 PM

Originally Posted by John83

It's bad politics, but I'm sure Biden is past caring. His son's taken a lot of flack for who his dad is - his nude photos have been displayed on the floor of the House for example, something the TV keeps telling me it's a crime to even threaten to do here - for all that he's brought some of it on himself. I haven't read into the detail of what he's accused of, but the high level summaries hardly make him out to be some criminal mastermind: he's evaded some tax (I can't see how much) and bought a gun while he wasn't allowed to because he had a prior drug conviction. Wikipedia says "On September 5, 2024, Hunter Biden entered an Alford plea, acknowledging there was enough evidence to convict while maintaining his innocence.^[44]" That sounds to me like he knew the pardon was coming, perhaps to avoid Republicans from hounding him for sport. Trump will do whatever he wants anyway.

It will be interesting to see how many more Joe Biden pardons before he goes, and who they are ? !

**pineapple stu** · 02/12/2024, 4:27 PM

Originally Posted by seanfhear

" " Nobody is above the law " "

Except Hunter Biden and all the other People that Joe Biden will pardon before he scurries out of town !

And the 237 people Trump pardoned too, don't forget.

It sounds a stupid, archaic piece of legislation to be honest. Is there anywhere in Europe that has similar?

**seanfhear** · 02/12/2024, 4:45 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

And the 237 people Trump pardoned too, don't forget.

It sounds a stupid, archaic piece of legislation to be honest. Is there anywhere in Europe that has similar?

Its pretty much Emperor stuff !

Which is pretty apt ~ ~ As America behaves like a super-empire around the world.

No point being an, empire / emperor, if you don't behave like one ! !

**SkStu** · 03/12/2024, 2:42 AM

He does look a bit like Sheev Palpatine actually now that you mention it. (Joke!)

**joey B** · 04/12/2024, 11:08 PM

https://nypost.com/2024/12/04/us-new...rgeted-attack/

Not politics per se but this a wild story,CEO of the largest insurance company in America shot dead basically in broad daylight in New York......

**dahamsta** · 06/12/2024, 12:19 PM

Guy was a pro. That wasn't just an assasination, it was a message.

**seanfhear** · 06/12/2024, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by dahamsta

Guy was a pro. That wasn't just an assasination, it was a message.

Some pretty clear photos round now ~ Hard to believe that he won't be caught.

**tetsujin1979** · 06/12/2024, 12:44 PM

that all depends on someone grassing him up. Doubt that'll happen.

**seanfhear** · 06/12/2024, 1:34 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

that all depends on someone grassing him up. Doubt that'll happen.

If he was hired by powerful interests ~ I doubt, he will ever be collecting his pension.

**John83** · 06/12/2024, 8:25 PM

Originally Posted by seanfhear

Some pretty clear photos round now ~ Hard to believe that he won't be caught.

Are there? I saw some of a guy at a hostel earlier but the comments seemed to be sure it was the wrong guy: similar but different jacket and bushier eyebrows were the comments I recall. I haven't cared to compare for myself.