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32. I am glad to see this.

Tue Feb 17, 2026, 03:53 PM

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A measure giving Congress the power to block Trump pardons draws Republican backing [View all] BumRushDaShow Feb 16 OP

Nope. Bad idea. Congress should not be involved with Pardons Raven123 Feb 16 #2

Can't possibly be ratified in time. eggplant Feb 16 #12

It doesn't matter. His pardons need to be the story here. Doodley Feb 16 #21

I agree. eggplant Feb 17 #22

There'll be huge bidding wars for pardons. Only the Ilsa Feb 16 #13

Good point. Maybe just eliminate the pardon power Raven123 Feb 16 #17

Here's an idea Bluestocking Feb 16 #3

"Here's an idea Impeach the fucker" BumRushDaShow Feb 16 #6

Actually removing him is easier than a constitutional amendment Bluestocking Feb 16 #7

Not really BumRushDaShow Feb 16 #9

how about charging him for taking bribes? mopinko Feb 16 #8

No president or governor.. Escape Feb 16 #10

When the President is a convicted felon, 70sEraVet Feb 16 #11

The Constitution already bans him from office nuxvomica Feb 16 #15

The SCOTUS knocked down the "Insurrection clause" when it came to him BumRushDaShow Feb 17 #23

There should be a law until we amend the Constitution. IbogaProject Feb 16 #16

That would obviate some of the pardons issued by Joe Biden Shrek Feb 17 #25

There should have been a pardon override from the beginning. cstanleytech Feb 17 #24

Why can't Congress call the people rzemanfl Feb 17 #26

I don't see a new Constitutional amendment going anywhere, Bayard Feb 17 #28

I am glad to see this. riversedge Feb 17 #32