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He spoke up against government overreach and advocated for privacy rights. Unless someone can spin that view of him so the pardon angers the majority of the pop
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He spoke up against government overreach and advocated for privacy rights. Unless someone can spin that view of him so the pardon angers the majority of the population, in a way that makes the red hats giddy, I don't see it happening -- for any amount.
- toomuchtodo 1y agoIn this operating environment, under the right circumstances, I think it's entirely possible. Reality is suspended somewhat (not hyperbole imho). You just have to get the old man's ear and be ready to go from funding to pardon signing fast. If laws currently don't matter, that's opportunity. Social engineering, as old as time. Bad people will do bad things with this time window, but maybe we can do some good. (i identify as chaotic good, your mileage and mental model may vary, it's okay to be naughty for the right reasons)
- chneu 1y agoAll someone has to do is sit him down and make a half logical argument that involves how it'll make him look good. The dude literally pardoned a criminal white supremacist because someone managed to talk to him about it. This is right after he said he was going to be tough on crime. His stances are meaningless. It's long been known that the last person to talk to Trump on a matter usually sways his actions. It was a huge issue in his first term that most of his cabinet complained about.