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With any luck, he can tell them why that isn't going to happen -- IN PERSON.
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shoulda shot them as they breached the Capitol.
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btfc wrote:
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also: Trump vows pardons, government apology to Capitol rioters if he’s elected wapo
“ Whoever incites, sets on foot, assists, or engages in any rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States or the laws thereof, or gives aid or comfort thereto, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States. “
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2383
While courts have never ruled, it is pretty evident that it could not apply to the presidency. The constitution sets not only the qualifications but disqualifications for the office. It is the only office that is addressed in such a fashion. A person could be convicted of treason and still be elected POTUS.
Unfortunately, the
founding fathers framers of the constitution never factored in voter stupidity.
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“ it is pretty evident that it could not apply to the presidency “
Not evident whatsoever. Far from settled law. Constitutional scholars can be found on both sides of the issue. Given the current Supreme Court, one can surmise on how it would be ruled on, but the court fight would be highly damaging to any seditionist/tratior.
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Glad he got a serious penalty.
Please don't call them "founding fathers." That is cringe af.
It suggests that one small group of like-minded men got this whole United States thing going. Nope.
You are talking about the group who drafted the Constitution. They are better referred to as framers. Not founders.
And despite what Ron DeSantis says, they didn't agree on much.
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Does that mean on the Fourth Of July I can say 'I've been framed!' ?