Posted on 12/27/2016 12:14:32 PM PST by McGruff
Executive orders barring offshore drilling in most U.S. Arctic waters; an abstention at the U.N. permitting the Security Council to declare all Israeli settlement activity to be illegal and an obstacle to peace; the possibility of further action at the U.N. to formalize the administration’s comprehensive vision of a two-state solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict—Pres. Obama is sprinting, not jogging, to the finish-line.
In dashing through his last few weeks in office, will one of Pres. Obama’s final acts be to pardon Hillary Clinton for any violations of federal law she might have committed while she was secretary of state?
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I guess that's one way to describe a lame duck doing as much damage as possible before being evicted.
Obama will Pardon everyone in the Prison System first
How about treason. Clinton, Obama, McCain, Boehner.
The acceptance of a pardon is a tacit admission of guilt.
I don’t think you can get a pardon until you’e actually been convicted, or at least indicted, but I could be wrong
Nixon was pardoned, without indictment or conviction.
Yeah - we’ve talked about this a lot: See Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon.
Exactly, a determination not to prosecute (whether Hillary or illegal aliens) would not be binding on the Trump Administration. Only by issuing a presidential pardon could Obama protect Hillary from future federal prosecution (although not for prosecution by a state for a violation of state law).
In the case of illegal aliens, Obama can’t pardon them because a president only can pardon someone for past (federal) crimes, and illegal aliens continue to commit federal crimes every day that they stay in the country illegally, so Obama can’t do anything to stop the Trump Administration from deporting illegal aliens (or to prosecute them criminally, for that matter). Perhaps the best way to ensure that once an illegal alien is deported he isn’t allowed back in is if the DOJ obtains convictions against them for federal crimes, or a plea bargain in return for a guilty plea, with the felons being released on probation with the condition that they would be violating the terms of their probation were they to step foot inside the United States again without a visa or similar legal permission. Any “sanctuary city” that failed to turn over to the feds evidence that a person that they stopped was violating his or her federal probation would be in a world of hurt.
Ford pardoned Nixon precluding prosecution, so there is precedent.
Then explain Nixon's pardon.
“Nixon was pardoned, without indictment or conviction.”
Right, and without ever accepting guilt for anything ....
Even if pardoned, or statutes of limitations pass expiration, or whatever shields are enacted - there remains the issue of a major national security breach, which MUST be investigated to identify what happened, what damage was caused, and how to prevent such from happening again.
She might “get away with it”, but her reputation can be irreparably harmed by a proper investigation of objective facts, and others involved can deliver justice by their own means.
You need not be indicted or charged to be pardoned. Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon, who had not been charged with anything at that point. The Presidential pardon power is absolute and extends to all offenses against the United States, including Treason. However, under Article 2, Section 2, the Presidential Pardon power does not extend to Impeachment.
It doesn’t matter. They can still investigate her whether she’s been pardoned or not. That means calling them in for testimony and depositions were simply not showing up isn’t going to fly with our incoming Justice Department.
Just think of all the opportunities for Hillary to obstruct justice and perjure herself.
If he pardons her she’s done.In fact,they’re both done.If she were to ask for one he’d probably grant it.If she told him she was opposed he probably wouldn’t.However,his *own* self interest could be a factor...assuming that granting,or not granting,a pardon might help,or damage,him in some way.
Maybe, but I think if challenged in court it would not stand as Ford is no longer President. Any legal scholars can enlighten up?
IF you're going to add The CryBaby Boehner then you'll need to add Lyin' RINO Ryan and McConJob along with Harry Reid and Nancy.
Now That I can live with
It is obvious that the Ahole in Chief is acting against American interests and should be called out for these indescetions by Republicans. What a jag.
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