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Originally Posted by ShadowRoll
Always thought the presidential power to pardon was an odd part of our heritage. A leftover from the monarchial government of England, no doubt. It does seem to have been subject to abuse, although it doesn't often get press when it's employed. But it also has some redeeming qualities. It allows the prez to cut through the red tape and just do the right thing (though I'm not saying that Scooter deserved to be partially absolved). I remember when Ford pardoned Tricky Dick. It probably cost him re-election (or should I say election, since Ford was never elected, even as vice-president), but in retrospect, I think it was the right way to end the Watergate scandal and put it all behind us.
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was just reading today about yet another huckabee pardoned former convict being re-arrested. they said that since he's not well-known as far as running for president, he wouldn't take much heat. but that guy pardoned more criminals than the three previous governors COMBINED. one of which was clinton, who i believe served three terms (not all consecutive--and before my time!) as governor. seems the former baptist minister believes quite a bit in redemption, altho the most recent re-arrestee had a horrible behavior record while in jail. certainly not a model prisoner...so why the early out? ah, that's huckabee for ya. certainly would not in a million years get my vote for prez. and i hope like hell no one considers him for their running mate! ugh