Many US presidents gave out dodgy pardons in their waning days, like everything though, Trump took it to a whole new level of depravity...because he could.

'Because he could' is the key lesson of the Trump era.

So few of the norms and customs that every single president abided by before him, are enshrined in the US constitution, or law.

Trump pardoned people to give meat and drink to his base. He did everything, EVERYTHING, to give meat and drink to his base. He gave Rush Limbaugh a Presidential Medal of Freedom, simply and solely for the reason of exciting his base.

No president of these 'United' States before him, has ever been so craven in pandering to one section of society.

Speaking of breaking codes, norms and standards, even at the last minute, there was speculation that Mike Pence would not certify the electoral slates....because, some claimed, he could do that. In the end Pence listened to more learned people than appear on Fox news, and did the right, and lawful thing.

Consider this: Barack Obama and his family were issued death threats over the birther lie, despite this, he STILL welcomed Trump with open arms to the white house, managed the transition properly, and acted in the best interests of this nation. What does Trump do? Asks republicans in GA to "find votes" then incites a violent uprising, causing 5 deaths, and never mention Joe Biden by name.

Trump cannot act in the interests of anyone, except himself or his immediate family on some occasions. He is a depraved human, with practically zero integrity, leadership skills, or acumen for anything that he does. Call Obama what you like, but he has class.

It is a miracle that will be marveled at for centuries, that such a lowlife piece of trash as Donald J Trump became the president of America. But if you read about what Fujimori did, what Duterte did, what Vitor Orban did, and many more, it becomes clear. He duped a bunch of idiots into thinking he was a solution to a system that had generationally failed them. The parallels to Brexit are clear.

In other news, it is nice to see White House press briefings back, on a daily basis, and not being run by a pathological liar.

You are not required to run daily press briefings, is it not mandated by law. It is simply something that a normal administration considers an essential element of governing a large nation - open communication and some level of transparency.

Trump lost. Badly. Hahahahahahaha.

Myself and Hrolf both moderates- who knew? The moderate party has a wide catchment area i guess.

I think an element of both but the majority is leaning towards the latter.

Once again, your spidey sense fails you.

Trump lost. Badly. Hahahahahahaha.

Errr...

Similarly who gives a feck what you think baldy.

You can kneel before your ideas of oppressed people if you like....hell stand behind them because you're unworthy or whatever anti white crap you choose to think.

However, don't associate yourself with us just because you're 'white'. Because unlike how you loons think we think, that aren't enough mate.

Edited by Stirlingsays (22 Jan 2021 7.23pm)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Apparently, middle aged White men should know their place in the new world order.