Releasing the Hounds

Before leaving office, Biden offered preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley, and others. I guess I understand the need, given that Donald Trump has spent so much time making threats and promising retribution for perceived slights and wrongdoing by these faithful public servants. And he now appears to be having his way in tailoring the machinations of governance to his liking.

Which brings us to this sad place: Trump has turned around and pardoned 1500 of the January 6 insurrectionists, including the leaders of the Proud Boys and Oathkeepers, who are by no means remorseful, having seen the error of their ways. They’re still as angry as ever and vowing retribution.

Abuse of power, taken to a whole new level, making a shambles of the rule of law. An almost negligible majority of Americans voted for this?

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