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I like to look at it this way. Biden is so much more powerful at fueling the media viewership, as compared to Trump. That all he has to do is show kindness to his adult child. Little does DJT know, that he could have the same effect by following Biden's example.

Wow all this. Thank you for continuing to be a patriot who gets it.

WOW!!! This is excellent! Thank you, Olivia for putting into words my thoughts and feelings!

Exactly 👍🏻

I look at it from the outside and have come to virtually the same conclusions as you, from the inside in this article. Most alarming is the fact that Trump induced a contempt for law and order in the MAGA world. So, we all should expect a totally unlawful rule of the US under Trump. Buckle up!

I suspect that thanks to MTG most republican congressmen realized they don't measure up to Hunter and want him punished for their saggy equipment.

*Trump (first-term) pardoned or granted executive clemency to 237 individuals. *dose not included the insurrectionist he has promised to pardon! Mr. Biden pardoned or granted executive clemency to 27 individuals.

Thank you for the article. Very well written and everyone should read this article.

Biden did the right thing. Anyone with a clear conscience would believe that. The hypocrisy is quite stunning - republicans and democrats alike!

Great article.I am so EXHAUSTED by The hypocrisy on the right.

Also Trump’s DOJ will be overseeing the federal prisons. What would happen to Hunter in their care? Would be unfairly put in Solitary like Michael Cohen? Would he be transferred to high security prison with violent offenders? As you stated cruelty is the point.

We are with you and urging the President to include you in the list of folks he should pardon!

I read your entire piece! On point! Thank you!

Well put. Hunter's crimes were victimless and he has made restitution. Feeding him to Trump's sadistic bullies as a plaything would be foolish. Dems who are offering high-minded, disdainful takes on this are not living in the real world.

Yes, I totally agree. The hypocritic nature of what we will see when trump is sworn in means controlling what is needed when it is needed. President Biden did that with this pardon. It's funny how some people think that a person can not change their mind if they are the President. Glad for Hunter.

Great article. Thank you for your patriotism.

I’m riding with Biden!!!!!

We probably disagree on a lot, but you are still my hero. Thank you.

Free Leonard Peltier!

Absolutely spot-on analysis!

Start the #resistance in your city, gather friends and family. Organize a march or a protest. Remember to remain NON-VIOLENT. Use your voice and your pen. Teach the girls how to fight dirty. (YBMC) Teach boys to respect/protect women. There is no time to lose! Start NOW.

Maybe Hunter should be made an Ambassador. It's what 45 did for Charles Kuchner

Why, would you let the repubs hound him and harrass him for the rest of his life. What would you do as a parent?? I'd kill for my kids...

Great take on spelling out MAGA hypocrisy

Any halfway intelligent person knows, Trump would have gone after Hunter Biden in order to punish President Biden. Had President Biden not pardoned Hunter, Hunter's life would be ruined. Only a shitty parent would let his son twist in the wind.

I haven’t seen anyone write about this so much appreciated. The MAGA hypocrisy is real and your examples validate them. Patel threatening you with a C&D is the beginning of 4 years of intimidation of the free press.

I believe President Biden was fine in pardoning his son in this case- Glad he has found recovery and is working it-

Solid political perspective Olivia!

I am shocked, shocked that there is gambling going on in this establishment!

You are spot on! I hope Bidens pardons go far & wide. Including one for you! Though I don't necessarily think the far right will honor the pardons. Except the ones they give!

Excellent article, Olivia. You hit multiple 🎯 with this.

Great piece, Olivia.

Thank you! At last, reasoned well thought out commentary vs knee jerking & echo chamber generally put forth as journalism! Subscribed!

100% true

Put simply - the MAGA masses want entertainment, not reality. What matters to them is not reality or honesty. They want a show, and the GOP and Trump are happy to give it to them, honesty and reality be damned

Excellent article and I’m in full agreement with you.

100%!!! “I’m not suggesting Democrats should become hypocrites themselves, but I do think they need to get comfortable with worrying a little less about the optics and a little more about the threats we’re facing.” We’re at a place where we need to do what is necessary.

Wow, thank you for your clear-eyed take and your bravery. I agree with you on all points.

Anyone who stood up for democracy should get protection from unjustified persecution!! If they're allowed to do this, it would be very expensive for no reason other than to harass these people INCLUDING YOU!!! Never EVER should be allowed to happen!! If that takes a pardon, SO BE IT!

The Hunter Biden prosecution was a sham and witch hunt. Hunter paid his tax arrears, & interest & penalties. The gun possession was 11 days before it was removed. The only person at risk was himself as in suicide. No one gets charged over this. A misdemeanour settlement is the normal resolution.

No one needs to share anything with you. Read the article so you can discover why someone called you a hypocrite.

A hypocrite in a country of hypocrites is just a citizen.

Honest question, what is the source of the outrage? I think under normal circumstances I would be very upset, and my initial reaction was to be. Its not a great look for sure. But under the circumstances I understand it and even think it was the right. Trump is going after his enemies, full stop.

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The fact that Trump will use the pardon as an excuse to make blanket pardons himself (or Republicans asking for blanket pre-pardons) even though he would have anyway. www.businessinsider.com/trump-preemp...

I am upset… as someone who owns and carries, I’m upset that more 4473 charges aren’t brought. That said, I completely am in agreement with the President not to allow the likes of Bondi and Patel to make his son a subject of ridicule for the sake of political sport. It was his decision alone to make.

Great article! You may never see this but I think Biden would have let Hunter’s cases move forward but let’s be fair NO Presidents child has ever been so viscously treated. Did he give them a fair amount of ammunition you bet but the GOP changed the rules for him but not for themselves.

An egg-cellent take with the focus on real issues

Well....he has said he wants to be a dictator. Male fantasy and all so I wouldn't put it past him. However even the "investigation" he would put people through will cause bankruptcy and ruin lives.

Too bad President Biden didn't get all this coverage on all he had accomplished in just four years. Maybe we wouldn't be dreading the next four years.

Very good take, Olivia.

Your site appears to be down.

Recovering alcoholic since 1984 here. Long career as a Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Specialist /Consultant. The fact that Hunter remained sober throughout the most desperate, dishonest smear campaign imaginable spoke volumes to his strength of character. Recovering people always knew it.

If there is one thing elected democrats know how to do, it's lose their voters. Completely out of touch. Weak tea.

I’m glad he pardoned his son!!!!

The hypocrisy is Biden pardoning over 8000 people and committing the death sentences of 37 murderers. Plus the years of lies about not pardoning Hunter and saying he will respect the courts decision. And then pardoning him anyway. That’s the very definition of hypocrisy.

MSM: Biden lied! Also MSM: Trump changed his mind

Loved your take as it also highlights the total failure of ALL media and why we are about to lose democracy.

In this rapist-as-governing official climate of faux and dangerous portrayals of "masculinity," it is good to be reminded what a father's love can be. That's my take on it

give an old man a break; this was both totally appropriate and totally inappropriate... really hard to know where to stand on it but I do get your drift.. a really confusing move politically but a loving one for a Dad

a really good, insightful article and very 🎯