Interesting that the opinion of the pardon changed when it was realized tht slick willie ws in jeopardy. Then Ford's pardon of Nixon became more palatable.
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One of my favorite parts of "The Constitution Subversion Wars" was when the Democrats' "Independent Counsel Gambit" finally blew up in their faces with Bill "The Laws Don't Apply To Me" Clinton.
That said, good to see you back in full. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you a wonderful New Year...
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Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
Wow. THANK YOU for the ping.
Great take...like I posted a minute ago...I was a Mommy and was not even paying attention to politics...and barely remember Nixon resigning...
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Thanks for the ping and your take on the Nixon pardon. I don't think I ever thought about the 2 different systems such as the house and senate versus the court system. It does put things into perspective.
I also want to comment on another post you made recently regarding Ray Bliss. It was very interesting as I was unaware but vaguely remember the name.
Reading these posts makes me think that not everyone agreed with the media way back then. I know my father didn't and he blamed Walter Cronkite for making everything worse. I turned Woodward off last night and refused to watch it. He is a sleasebag.
Very Interesting. My father was one who thought Nixon was one of our greatest presidents, far greater than JFK. I thought Ford was a great man and above the fray when he pardoned Nixon. May he RIP.
I would love to delve into the additional reasons behind the reasons, but at this juncture, it would not be prudent.
It is amazing how some great men forced some sissy democrats to fix some serious mistakes that go back to the '50s. The fun is for all of us to figure out which democrats are actually doing the FIXING and not just making appearances for ego's sake.
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Your argument that a President can be impeached and removed from office, but cannot thereafter be tried in a criminal court, ignores the explicit language of the Constitution (Article I, section 3, clause 7):
"Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law."
Excellent!
And my take on Woodward's interview with Ford ----- Ford simply said that WMD's should not have been the primary reason to go into Iraq - suggesting there were other more logical reasons. However, the msm and Woodward are playing it with their usual slant.
Great article, CT. And thanks for the ping.
Thanks for the ping. Glad to see you are doing well. Happy New Year.
Many thanks for the ping and your insight into the Nixon pardon.
Your analysis certainly makes a much better case for Ford's action than anything I have ever read before. Sure glad you are still putting up those "tator takes".
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Thanks for the ping and the excellent analysis.
You were the first one I thought of when I heard that President Ford had passed on. I remember how you always told us that, contrary to what the MSM said, he was a very bright man and an excellent athlete at Michigan.
Lord forgive me, but I do so despise the MSM.