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[–] Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 51 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Remember when that woman in Florida complained that Trump wasn't hurting the right people?

This is the mirror image of that. Biden is not helping the right people. Dear gods, these are the sort of people you expect Trump to pardon.

[–] DeadWorldWalking@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

Maybe this is the election we learn that the Democrats work for the same rich people as the Republicans?

[–] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 35 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

The D's seem intent on trying to not win future elections. It's almost starting to seem like it's their raison d'être.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The voters were stupid for not voting for us, therefore we can get away with the things they're too stupid to notice or remember.

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I mean this is literally correct.

[–] zbyte64@awful.systems 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

If the Dems think voters are dumb, then why do they campaign like only smart people would vote for them?

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago

Lol. What are you talking about?

Americans just made it abundantly clear that unethical behavior is awarded in America.

Dems are just trying to play ball according to the new rules now.

The more blatantly corrupt you are, the more likely you are to win.

[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 25 points 2 weeks ago

I think this is one of the more depressing things I've read recently. Not only did the guy only get 17years for ruining thousands of kids lives, but he was serving time from home?

People like this don't deserve a pardon.

[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Doesn't America deserve a big "Fuck you" after the last round of voting? You don't care about ethics or even legality from your President? Ok, here you go.

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world -1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yup.

Line's been crossed.

Ethics and norms don't matter now.

Fuck it.

Americans chose this path. Now we get to walk it.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Totally. Everyone said "hey can't Biden do anything and pardon anyone???" Hoping he'd turn some progressive leaf, but Biden had the same though and said "oh yeah I can do that, might as well help out my ruling class bros"

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world -3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah.

Who cares?

Not Americans. We don't care about ethics. We don't hold our representatives accountable. So why would we whine about this now?

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 6 points 2 weeks ago

It's good to highlight issues, but never treat groups as a monolith. Lots of Americans care.

[–] distantsounds@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

Maybe he’ll pardon his dogs Major and Commander next. Joe fucking Biden 🤦‍♂️

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

On brand for Biden...

[–] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 5 points 2 weeks ago

1-877-Kash-4-Kids, K-A-S-H, Kash for Kids...

[–] ArtieShaw@fedia.io 3 points 2 weeks ago