[1rudeboy]

Yes, absolutely . . . if you cannot answer a simple question that directly affects our discussion of Ramos and Compean, then it must be my motives that are questionable. Weak.

[calcowgirl]

Yes, absolutely . . . if you cannot answer a simple question that directly affects our discussion of Ramos and Compean, then it must be my motives that are questionable. Weak.

Is this your simple question?

Help me follow your argument: because commutation falls under the President’s power to pardon under Article II, Section 2, then a commutation is equal to a pardon? Are you sure you want to go down that road?

Asked and answered. The President has the power to commute under his constitutional power to pardon. That does not make them equal--it makes them related. I gave you the citation so that you can read it for yourself--See also SCOTUS interpretations of what the specific clause has been interpreted to include (wherein you will find commutation mentioned).

[Brad’s Gramma]

I DO question your motives.....I have all along when you’ve been on these threads.