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In reply to the discussion: ALITO: Immunity for Exiting Presidents is Justified as They Might Cling to Power in Response. WHAT? [View all]Just_Vote_Dem
(2,820 posts)29. You may be right
He is not answerable to anyone, he knows Congress will never impeach him, so he can spew nonsense.
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ALITO: Immunity for Exiting Presidents is Justified as They Might Cling to Power in Response. WHAT? [View all]
babylonsister
Apr 25
OP
Are we sure they aren't huffing glue in their offices at this point?
littlemissmartypants
Apr 25
#10
Well, at least he said trump should have left office peacefully. Then, Alito got all trumpy.
Silent Type
Apr 25
#5
Wouldn't a better argument be that the fear of prosecution might deter a president
Ocelot II
Apr 25
#6
That is the way most normal people would look at crime vs. punishment. Alito's view
TeamProg
Apr 26
#22
They are so off base. I have known mentally challenged people that have more reasoning skills
Autumn
Apr 26
#41