They might have pushed for this pardon early out of fear that Biden might drop dead before January 20th. Or maybe it is just a final eff you. People will be pissed about this but forget about it in a few days and nothing will be done. On the other hand it certainly leaves Trump with no excuse to not issue a blanket pardon to the January 6th political prisoners.
Well, now we know who's coke they found in the White House.... is it too early to suggest him for AOC's sec of state? Well versed in international negotiations & finance, especially w China. Expert in energy policies & Eastern European supplies. Artist. Man about town and financier extraordinaire.
The pardon has immediate effect - and Biden is still in office until 21 January of next year - that's nearly two months. The effect of the pre-emptive pardon is that Hunter may be compelled to answer questions by, say, a House committee - and he wouldn't be able to plead the Fifth Amendment. They could serve him by Friday with the subpoena, and have him in on Monday, December 9 - plenty of time to ask lots and lots of questions. And they could subpoena lots and lots of documents - and a lot of people will still be very much on the hook. There's a good reason that pardons are done on the last day of an Administration... https://streamfortyseven.substack.com/p/the-hunter-biden-pardon
I am assuming Kamala will be anointed 25th Amendment president before January 20 ("our historic first woman president is a Democrat!"), so Biden had to issue the pardon now. Otherwise, the first woman president would be a Republican--Usha Vance in 2037.
The text of the pardon itself, and the memo he wrote, show a man firmly in possession of his mental faculties, albeit a bit off in his timing - he may have screwed quite a few pooches if the Republicans decide to take advantage of Biden's mistake: The pardon has immediate effect - and Biden is still in office until 21 January of next year - that's nearly two months. The effect of the pre-emptive pardon is that Hunter may be compelled to answer questions by, say, a House committee - and he wouldn't be able to plead the Fifth Amendment. They could serve him by Friday with the subpoena, and have him in on Monday, December 9 - plenty of time to ask lots and lots of questions. And they could subpoena lots and lots of documents - and a lot of people will still be very much on the hook. There's a good reason that pardons are done on the last day of an Administration... https://streamfortyseven.substack.com/p/the-hunter-biden-pardon
There are various means of enforcement, up to and including criminal prosecution. I've subpoenaed witnesses in court cases - one didn't show up, he was a material witness, so he was tracked down by the sheriff and brought to the courthouse in handcuffs and leg irons. Perhaps the House has similar means of doing things.
They might have pushed for this pardon early out of fear that Biden might drop dead before January 20th. Or maybe it is just a final eff you. People will be pissed about this but forget about it in a few days and nothing will be done. On the other hand it certainly leaves Trump with no excuse to not issue a blanket pardon to the January 6th political prisoners.
While it’s a trite observation, it seems to be another example of “whatever they accuse you of, they’re either already doing or planning to do it”.
It’s also a reminder that Hunter Biden is just another example of the degenerate behavior among the ruling class. Many of them are rotten to the core.
I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, Zman.
Well, now we know who's coke they found in the White House.... is it too early to suggest him for AOC's sec of state? Well versed in international negotiations & finance, especially w China. Expert in energy policies & Eastern European supplies. Artist. Man about town and financier extraordinaire.
If Hunter was somehow compelled to testify, & if he somehow was able to just throw romney under the bus,
Hell I might even like the kid.
The poor bastard is a product of his criminal slime family.
The pardon has immediate effect - and Biden is still in office until 21 January of next year - that's nearly two months. The effect of the pre-emptive pardon is that Hunter may be compelled to answer questions by, say, a House committee - and he wouldn't be able to plead the Fifth Amendment. They could serve him by Friday with the subpoena, and have him in on Monday, December 9 - plenty of time to ask lots and lots of questions. And they could subpoena lots and lots of documents - and a lot of people will still be very much on the hook. There's a good reason that pardons are done on the last day of an Administration... https://streamfortyseven.substack.com/p/the-hunter-biden-pardon
Going long Xanax and boiled hemp. Just options, mind you. Like buying lottery tickets.
I am assuming Kamala will be anointed 25th Amendment president before January 20 ("our historic first woman president is a Democrat!"), so Biden had to issue the pardon now. Otherwise, the first woman president would be a Republican--Usha Vance in 2037.
The text of the pardon itself, and the memo he wrote, show a man firmly in possession of his mental faculties, albeit a bit off in his timing - he may have screwed quite a few pooches if the Republicans decide to take advantage of Biden's mistake: The pardon has immediate effect - and Biden is still in office until 21 January of next year - that's nearly two months. The effect of the pre-emptive pardon is that Hunter may be compelled to answer questions by, say, a House committee - and he wouldn't be able to plead the Fifth Amendment. They could serve him by Friday with the subpoena, and have him in on Monday, December 9 - plenty of time to ask lots and lots of questions. And they could subpoena lots and lots of documents - and a lot of people will still be very much on the hook. There's a good reason that pardons are done on the last day of an Administration... https://streamfortyseven.substack.com/p/the-hunter-biden-pardon
Who's going to compel him to respond to a House subpoena?
The House?
What are they going to use? Harsh language?
There are various means of enforcement, up to and including criminal prosecution. I've subpoenaed witnesses in court cases - one didn't show up, he was a material witness, so he was tracked down by the sheriff and brought to the courthouse in handcuffs and leg irons. Perhaps the House has similar means of doing things.