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defacto7

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4. I hate Arpaio so much I've been ignoring the trial.

Reply to Stonepounder (Original post)

Tue Aug 22, 2017, 01:28 AM

Aug 2017

So, this was a federal crime not a state one? Trump can only pardon federal crimes so is the state going to charge him or was this just a huge expensive legal goof up?

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Trump 'seriously considering' a pardon for Joe Arpaio. [View all] Stonepounder Aug 2017 OP

Just realize that Trump is shit-stirring. Again. It's what he does for shits'n'giggles. Hekate Aug 2017 #1

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2017 #7

He'll sign it at the rally, Arpaio will kneel down and give him praise, deplorables will go orgasmic dalton99a Aug 2017 #2

of course he is. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #3

I hate Arpaio so much I've been ignoring the trial. defacto7 Aug 2017 #4

No idea. Maybe someone else will let us know. nt Hekate Aug 2017 #11

I'd wager on it tonight. W/ Pence also attending for the "ceremony" JDC Aug 2017 #5

Although I'm not holding my breath MrScorpio Aug 2017 #6

here are sheriff joes 'controversies' spanone Aug 2017 #8

It'll play well to his base Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2017 #9

This is a no-brainer, Without a doubt he will pardon or tell the crowd he will pardon soon. Old Vet Aug 2017 #10