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This is a classic expression of monarchist power, much like《L'état, c'est moi》

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I would say that's what he meant but from the other side. I don't read this as him excusing himself. I read it as a message to the followers who may "do something"

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Yep, he's already proven that he's above the law; this is just stochastic terrorism.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

and he just pardoned an army to do those 'somethings'.