All you rich people who think you can break any law you want, let this be a warning roadmap

Not that I expected anything but this, but I'll repeat what I said when Merchan announced the sentencing delay until after the election,

Fucking pussies...

He should resign, clearly he's not fit for his position if he'll allow himself to be intimidated into inaction.

The rule of law means that no one is above the law, not even the president. If the president is above the law then we do not have the rule of law. Being labeled a felon is the idea of a punishment, but since there are no consequences to this sentencing there is no punishment.

At least imposing a fine would have been consistent with precedent. At that point it would have been an issue with our laws being to lenient. That would have been a much more easily remedied problem than doing away with the rule of law, a founding concept of modern western civilization.

The rule of law was dead when the Supreme Court ruled presidents have immunity for core constitutional responsibilities and presumed immunity for official acts in Trump v. United States. This is another nail in the coffin.

This is the same crime that Michael Cohen got three years in prison for. A crime he committed solely to benefit Trump. It makes no sense.

we must be respectful of the office of the presidency

Why do we have to be when he wasnt?

Prosecutors had recommended the sentence, saying in court Friday, “we must be respectful of the office of the presidency” and Trump’s pending inauguration.

What a fucking joke.

You'll have a felon in the WH. Great job, America!

Ha ha ha, this country is a fucking joke on every level.

“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.”

• Alexander Hamilton

Clown country

Judge Merchan is a fucking coward.

I get that there was basically no chance that a sitting president was going to jail. But it's not like making him pay a fine would have caused a constitutional crisis.

About the only good thing I can say about this is that it's at least being honest about the complete lack of consequences.

Fuck off with this president bullshit is above the law. God our country is so fucked. Can't believe we rebeled against England for this shit.

We had a contest at my blog, predict the punishment Trump will get (not deserve). People guessed parole and fines and suspended sentences, and I've always predicted Trump would get no meaningful punishment, but I've never even heard of being "sentenced" to "unconditional discharge." Basically, sentence to no sentence at all.

Wow, it is sure good to be white and rich and connected in America.

Cause the weenymunch judge pussed out on his judicial duties

Prosecutors had recommended the sentence, saying in court Friday, “we must be respectful of the office of the presidency” and Trump’s pending inauguration.

Yeah we fucking should, that's why he should be in jail! He is disrespecting the office and rule of law, and sentencing him to freedom is enabling that!

The only jobs that convicted criminals can get in the US are in the White House.

And here we are. Folks, I am not a lawyer but precedence proves that running for president makes you immune to both federal prosecution and state penalties.

I suggest everyone who wishes to commit a crime (or has already committed a crime) to register your PAC as well as donate to the GOP (like $10) just for good measure. You will need to report to the FEC and your local state electoral board your finances but eh fuck it. It's not like they are going to punish you for not doing it right?

Failed state says what?

I certainly hope the 1st World countries will not allow a convicted felon to cross their border.

Basically the judge vacated the decision. Tell me all the “but ackuallys” you want, but the net effect is that the judge unilaterally overturned the decision of the jury.

Don't worry, this will appear 4th on the news sites after we discuss transgender issues and how "triggered" Musk is for the 6th time