The Ground is Saturated...

...and more rain is forecast for the middle of the week. We don't need it. I poured 4 inches out of the rain gauge this morning. Part of the yard looks like a lake, and I have a feeling part of the road will flood.  

Cats Playing with Mice

Fauci lost his security detail. Now, they have a subject that will likely trade all types of information for security. Of course, their might be those that don't want him secure, and would rather he disappear. We'll see who gets to him first, but I wouldn't want to be in his shoes.

What About Licenses?

 Of all those pardoned people with licenses, can they keep their licenses? After all, they agreed they are free of crimes of a degree that requires a pardon, and most states remove licenses for some crimes. I wonder how you can even protest having your license removed after being pardoned for a crime? This is uncharted territory, and those that have the power of licensing, also have the power to remove the license if a person is unqualified. I wonder how the bureaucrats will handle the will of those in charge that may have had enough, want to punish those that escaped punishment, and want to do what's right?

I see paybacks on the horizon, and there are many.

Let The Trials Begin

From reports I've read, there were some of the J6 prisoners abused while incarcerated. The reports stated physical, and psychological, torture from guards who are now not protected by a rogue administration. Some reports state prisoners are still being held, regardless of their pardon. If any of this is true (and why should I doubt it?) and the investigations expose those involved, there is no fury from citizens more terrible for those that tortured citizens simply because they wouldn't admit a crime, or do what their guards wanted. Those involved with the torture have now become pariahs, their futures filled with terrible moments, and for those that were not pardoned, prosecutions that will demand the most harsh of penalties. Those that can post bail will wish they hadn't. Their families will be affected, too. 

Pardons may protects those in the last administration that needed prosecuting from charges, but nothing can protect them from the public, or officials that turn their backs. May they suffer for their actions.

Do Pardons Cover This?

From what I've read, preemptive pardons remove the ability to prosecute for crimes before the date of the pardon. Otherwise, the individual pardoned is free from punishment for all their criminal activities to that point. What about criminal culpability for refusing to expose others involved with the crimes, or perjury for refusing to answer questions, or testifying? How about any monies acquired during the possible crimes committed during the time before the pardon? What is acceptable for the pardoned individual to keep? How about public pensions? Are constitutional protections removed from those pardoned because they accepted they are criminals?

This is a little mind boggling. Those accepting a preemptive pardon basically gave up the rights, face the possibility to be ruined by constant demands to testify, and any funds from profits from their ill-gotten monies are not protected from seizure. They've become a non-citizen, and what's to keep them from being deported? They accepted their fate, and their crimes in the past don't have to be proven. They're the worst of the worst, and any citizen that feels threatened by them can have a restraining order against them, refuse them any service, and demand they have no access to certain public facilities. 

I can see where those pardoned can now be the targets of prosecutors. Prosecutor have everything to gain from constant pressure for information, and judges can refuse relief from the court due to the fact the individual has accepted their guilt. They're now responsible to society to help prevent their crimes from happening again. If they won't cooperate, they're now involved with crimes not covered by their pardon.