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[-] Lemminary@lemmy.world 5 points 21 hours ago

I think he was going to do that regardless and come up with a bullshit excuse. Now he doesn't need a bullshit excuse and he's still going to do it. Big deal.

[-] OpenStars@piefed.social 2 points 20 hours ago

I mean, it'll make it harder / less likely for people to oppose things. Unless I'm still way too naive even after this last term. I'm still way too naive even after this last term aren't I!?:-(

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[-] Lemminary@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago

On a more personal level, I think any parent would've given that pardon if they felt their child was targeted for their political career. I think he would've always regretted not putting his pride aside. On a political level, holy shit. Brace yourselves, folks, and take lots of notes.

[-] OpenStars@piefed.social 2 points 14 hours ago

We might be past the point where notes, or facts, help rather than hinder anymore:-(.

[-] Lemminary@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago

Oh, take notes for the history books is what I meant.

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