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34. September 8, 1974 ... putting a criminal president above the law

Reply to GoreWon2000 (Original post)

Fri Dec 13, 2024, 02:46 PM

Dec 13

Pardon of Richard Nixon
Proclamation 4311
Seal of the President of the United States

President Gerald Ford announcing his decision to pardon former President Richard Nixon
Type Presidential proclamation
Signed by Gerald Ford on September 8, 1974
Summary
Granted a full and unconditional pardon to former President Richard Nixon
The pardon of Richard Nixon (officially, Proclamation 4311) was a presidential proclamation issued by President of the United States Gerald Ford on September 8, 1974, granting a full and unconditional pardon to Richard Nixon, his predecessor, for any crimes that he might have committed against the United States as president.

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RIP American democracy 7/4/1776-12/12/2000 [View all] GoreWon2000 Dec 12 OP

Cause of death: Fox News. Initech Dec 12 #1

Rehnquist 5 12/12/00 ruling is the primary cause GoreWon2000 Dec 12 #5

I have not forgotten that and never will Meowmee Dec 12 #2

Exactly GoreWon2000 Dec 12 #7

I haven't forgotten. I cried watching this: Dennis Donovan Dec 12 #3

It's still brutal for me too GoreWon2000 Dec 12 #6

It was fraying at the edges with Reagan Dave says Dec 12 #4

I'm thinking Nixon was the first architect to this chaos. IzzaNuDay Dec 12 #8

Let's not forget all the damage that Ken Starr did to our democracy and to the rule of law. (eom) StevieM Dec 12 #9

We got screwed on 12/12/2000 doubleplusgood Dec 12 #10

the foundation cracked ahlnord Dec 12 #11

They dug the hole that day, filled it with Citizens United decision, Bluethroughu Dec 12 #12

After 2000 we all should have chucked the electoral college for good Blue_Tires Dec 12 #13

One of the most impossible tasks. The Grand Illuminist Dec 12 #20

Let me put it to you like this... Blue_Tires Dec 13 #22

2000 not an electoral college issue GoreWon2000 Dec 13 #23

Yes that's it SteadySeas Dec 13 #35

KNR for this whole thread. niyad Dec 12 #14

"KNR" means? GoreWon2000 Dec 13 #24

Kick 'n' recommend. nt City Lights Dec 13 #36

The reason I hate repukes to this day kimbutgar Dec 12 #15

Between that and the ridiculous impeachment of Bill Clinton over a BJ, then 9/11 and LymphocyteLover Dec 12 #16

12/12/2000-When SCOTUS went from joey to full kangaroo. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Dec 12 #17

bush v gore crud Dec 12 #18

Most of the uncounted votes in heavily democratic voting counties GoreWon2000 Dec 13 #25

What an awful day. LisaM Dec 12 #19

Rehnquist had a grudge against Al Gore, Sr. GoreWon2000 Dec 13 #26

Then, if you recall, Rehnquist's daughter lost her job LisaM Dec 13 #30

And the ?"Brook Brothers Riot" where effin' Dick Army helped white repugs in shirts & ties down to ?Brower.... electric_blue68 Dec 12 #21

The "Brooks Brothers" riot was in Miami-Dade county GoreWon2000 Dec 13 #27

TY for the Correction (why I put a "?"). electric_blue68 Dec 13 #32

And do not forget that beer boy brett was part of that mob. niyad Dec 13 #28

Oh! I Didn't Know that!! 🤬 electric_blue68 Dec 13 #33

And Tom Delay. LisaM Dec 13 #31

In the Quality of Democracy ranking we aren't even in the top 30. The US is #36 to be exact Autumn Dec 13 #29

September 8, 1974 ... putting a criminal president above the law UpInArms Dec 13 #34

I have been boycotting Florida since 12/12/2000. City Lights Dec 13 #37