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7. That's a new development- in the days of Nixon it was different

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 10:06 AM

Apr 27

Back then, the GOP wanted justice and sided with law and order. Many were against Ford's pardon.

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Robert Reich: Are Presidents Above the Law? [View all] babylonsister Apr 27 OP

Republicans think Republican presidents should be above the law. tanyev Apr 27 #1

That's a new development- in the days of Nixon it was different RainCaster Apr 27 #7

It's a myth about the 'law-abiding' GQP of the 70s. NanaCat Apr 27 #11

the rs want t in office b4 the sc makes a decision. AllaN01Bear Apr 27 #3

Biden should lock *rump up in a cave. And then see what... JoeOtterbein Apr 27 #4

Why do people assume that Trump will win a second term? zanana1 Apr 27 #5

The odds of Smelvis winning another term are low, BUT Wednesdays Apr 27 #13

And what of the next TV personality or Cel;ebrity elected Mr.Bee Apr 27 #6

If Rump gets his way, there won't BE any elections for awhile.... lastlib Apr 27 #8

Stuff like this should to mailed to every address in America. KS Toronado Apr 27 #9

You're assuming that the GQPers NanaCat Apr 27 #12

I assume all people can read ! KS Toronado Apr 27 #16

What Really Worries Me- Mr.Bee Apr 27 #10

Let's hope that the name becomes as much mud NanaCat Apr 27 #14

Of course not Barry Markson Apr 27 #15

With Nixon Republicans knew he had done wrong Mr.Bee Apr 27 #17

Sorta like OJ Simpson's jury then. Barry Markson Apr 27 #18

Trump doesn't want to be above the law. He wants to make the law. Ping Tung Apr 27 #19