Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Warpy

(114,702 posts)
2. Fatso will never go to prison
Tue May 19, 2026, 06:30 PM
Tuesday

because he'll play the dementia card. He and his estate will be assessed fines and penalties, but his offspring will walk awaywith their ill gotten gains.

Who will go to jail? His hired help, of course, many of his enablers and we're going to have to be happy with that.

What should happen is legislation curtailing the power of the executive, preferably by constitutional amendment, along with some teeth put into things like the emoluments clause of the constitution. We know from history and archaeology before it that these guys come along at depressingly frequent intervals.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Ohh That's Rich - the 1....»Reply #2