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Yes, yes, yes! I've been so confused/mildly horrified by the reaction in the press. Why do these expectations apply to Biden only? Framing this as a call for Biden's mercy to death row inmates, though - brilliant!

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Bravo Bess. This is EXACTLY my perspective.

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How could any father in such a horrendous situation NOT weild such absolute power to save a child when nobody else could. Ask your Dad what he woud do if he were President and YOU needed him.

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Exactly. The BOTTOM OF THE WELL!

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This is so good, thank you for saying the thing. This is just it.

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You have touched my heart in its tenderest places—/and my husband’s heart, too.

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This made me cry and gave me chills. Thank you ❤️‍🩹.

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Spot-on and refreshingly hopeful, as usual.

I am no fan of Hunter Biden, or of any man who would put the moves on his dead brother's widow. But I'm a parent too, and I'd do anything within the law to spare my child and yours from the wrath of an unchecked madman who just emptied a virtual cell block of criminals into his cabinet.

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Just, YES.

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I don't know why this is making me cry so hard?

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For me, the first two sentences and their unbelievable power and truth?

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I absolutely agree. The minute I heard what Biden did, I thought - of course. I would do the same for any child of mine, given the circumstances. For g-ds sake, it is his son. And the country is an f'ing mess, that will be run by a megalomaniac who will do anything to hurt perceived enemies.

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egg-ZACKly....

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This so so perfect. Thank you. Might I be so bold as to suggest folks call their congressperson and senators about death row pardons? Some of our senators especially are quite close tothe President. Put a bug in their ear.

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Agree and also pardon in advance everyone Trump will persecute.

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You wrote what I wish I was eloquent enough to write

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You and Biden are seeing farther into the future than most of the “horrified” pundits! Thank you!🙏

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