Speak Out: Is revoking a pardon a thing?

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Can a pardon be revoked?

Trump is now proving how depraved, petty and vindictive he can be by suggesting that the pardons of the DOJ officials who indicted him, including Jack Smith, may or may not have been signed by an auto pen. He said he would “investigate” the possibility and then overturn the pardons as invalid. It’s amazing how much spare time this man has on his hands, because it takes a huge chunk of time just to destroy the economy and sell out Ukraine.

Dissent explained

For me, being anti-Netanyahu and his regime does mean I am anti-semitic, anti-Israeli. Being anti-Hamas does not mean I don't support the Palestinian people. Being anti-Putin and his thugs does not indict all Russians. Being anti-Trump and his ilk does not mean I am anti-America, anti-Americans. This distinction is important. Speaking out about corrupt, cruel, self-serving leadership is out of love of country, love of people. It is showing empathy, compassion and concern. Free speech rights, dissent should never be silenced.

Dividing up Ukrainian spoils

Trump wants to meet with his pal Vlad to discuss how to divide up Ukraine after they get their “peace” deal they cut together- without Ukraine involved.

Trump continues to flaunt rules

Trump is flaunting his get-out-of-jail-free card given to him by SCOTUS, and he’s using it to ignore federal judges, sign unconstitutional executive orders and freeing convicted criminals like himself. What’s next for him, a military uniform and aviator sunglasses?

Art imitating current events

Every time I see Trump and his anti-education goons going after the Department of Education, all I hear is Pink Floyd’s “we don’t need no education."