The amendment 14 Section 3 cases are simply elgibility cases. Trump has not been "thrown off" anything. Wreck is simply not eligible just like Arnold Schwarzenegger because Arnold is not a "natural born" citizen.
Obama is not eginleb either because he has already been President twice. My favorite Congressman is not eligible neither because he is not even 30 years old. Too young. A candidate must be 35.
In Colorado anyone can bring an eligibility case. In Maine it must be the Secretary of State. In BOTH states the lack of elgibility is stayed subject to further judicial review.
There have been about 8 such DQ's since the Civil War. There are some 16 other state cases pending EACH with its specific state procedures.
If SCOTUS is gutless there are at least a half dozen ways SCOTUS can avoid a definitive ruling on the merits.
Reading Dr. Lee's essay today brought to mind the Roman concept of "virtu", which means, simply, 'doing the right thing, even when no one else is looking'. Virtu is the moral opposite of 'getting power and wealth, as much as you can, any way you can'. Which concept do you think best describes the moral standard of our current Congresspersons our Supreme Court Justices?
Cicero lived and died in a corrupt Roman leadership era that very much resembles our own. He argued for virtu on the floor of the Senate and was executed for it at the behest of Marc Anthony. His head and hands were nailed to the door as a warning to those who would speak truth to power.
Fascinating discussion about the historical, legal & political perspectives on the 14th Amendment questions re tfg on the 12/21 episode of Preet Bharara’s podcast Stay Tuned with Preet in an interview with history prof Jill Lepore. She published an article in the New Yorker 12/4/23 about the consequences of the failure to prosecute Jefferson Davis after the Civil War.
… finally realized my anger and frustration has been misdirected at trump and is now focused on the willful ignorance of his supporters who stand a good chance of re-electing this imbecile for a second term as president …. God help us !!
SOLUTION? How about a PR stunt? Biden "publically challenges" Trump to a SPECT Brain Scan screening for psychopathy, sociopathy, etc. Trump challenges Biden to a dementia screening via same.
Trump will either turn tail & run or fail the screening. If Biden fails the dementia screening then Dems get a new candidate.... WIN/WIN? (We should do same for all candidates for Congress too! Granted, 75% would fail... but how's that a "bad thing?" :)
What's the most vital body organ in a sitting POTUS? So why in god's name aren't we screening it for psychopathy, sociopathy, dementia, etc., BEFORE we hand him the nuke codes or god forbid, another Jan 6th? Why can't we use technology, SPECT Brain Scans (objectively proves/shows psychopathy levels in the brain) to eliminate the Typhoid Trumps & other Sociopaths from the most powerful position in the world??? This is a no brainer!
Since when has APPEASING A PSYCHOPATH & his gang of Flying Nazi Monkeys ever worked out well in the history of the World? The reader's arguments for not choosing every & all action steps possible to stop Typhoid Trump is shocking because it aligns with every person with "blood on their hands" who knew ahead of time/saw the warning signs (but did not report or stop the mentally ill person) who massacres 6 year olds in their classrooms or grannies at food stores!! Every person on the planet with a TV/cell are LEGAL WITNESSES to "Criminal Psychopathy in Action" on live TV during Typhoid Trump's January 6th's Insurrection/Coupe. The "Due Process" happened via live streaming around the world & we saw Trump's criminal actions (and most importantly IN THE NAME OF PSYCHOPATHY), his LACK of actions to save the lives of police, VP Pence, children, Congress & even his own protestors!), which, in a civilized society and psychiatry means "Game Over... Psycho!" Not taking every actionable step possible is neither logical nor ethical... However, that is EXACTLY how Psychopaths come to power & light the entire world on fire! Isn't it?
The amendment 14 Section 3 cases are simply elgibility cases. Trump has not been "thrown off" anything. Wreck is simply not eligible just like Arnold Schwarzenegger because Arnold is not a "natural born" citizen.
Obama is not eginleb either because he has already been President twice. My favorite Congressman is not eligible neither because he is not even 30 years old. Too young. A candidate must be 35.
In Colorado anyone can bring an eligibility case. In Maine it must be the Secretary of State. In BOTH states the lack of elgibility is stayed subject to further judicial review.
There have been about 8 such DQ's since the Civil War. There are some 16 other state cases pending EACH with its specific state procedures.
If SCOTUS is gutless there are at least a half dozen ways SCOTUS can avoid a definitive ruling on the merits.
Hope not on such easy cases.
Reading Dr. Lee's essay today brought to mind the Roman concept of "virtu", which means, simply, 'doing the right thing, even when no one else is looking'. Virtu is the moral opposite of 'getting power and wealth, as much as you can, any way you can'. Which concept do you think best describes the moral standard of our current Congresspersons our Supreme Court Justices?
Cicero lived and died in a corrupt Roman leadership era that very much resembles our own. He argued for virtu on the floor of the Senate and was executed for it at the behest of Marc Anthony. His head and hands were nailed to the door as a warning to those who would speak truth to power.
Fascinating discussion about the historical, legal & political perspectives on the 14th Amendment questions re tfg on the 12/21 episode of Preet Bharara’s podcast Stay Tuned with Preet in an interview with history prof Jill Lepore. She published an article in the New Yorker 12/4/23 about the consequences of the failure to prosecute Jefferson Davis after the Civil War.
… finally realized my anger and frustration has been misdirected at trump and is now focused on the willful ignorance of his supporters who stand a good chance of re-electing this imbecile for a second term as president …. God help us !!
2024, got work to do. DJT clozapine, stat.
SOLUTION? How about a PR stunt? Biden "publically challenges" Trump to a SPECT Brain Scan screening for psychopathy, sociopathy, etc. Trump challenges Biden to a dementia screening via same.
Trump will either turn tail & run or fail the screening. If Biden fails the dementia screening then Dems get a new candidate.... WIN/WIN? (We should do same for all candidates for Congress too! Granted, 75% would fail... but how's that a "bad thing?" :)
If Trump weren't so dangerous, you'd feel sorry for him.
https://open.substack.com/pub/photoonist/p/if-he-werent-so-dangerous-youd-feel?r=2c9y8c&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
What's the most vital body organ in a sitting POTUS? So why in god's name aren't we screening it for psychopathy, sociopathy, dementia, etc., BEFORE we hand him the nuke codes or god forbid, another Jan 6th? Why can't we use technology, SPECT Brain Scans (objectively proves/shows psychopathy levels in the brain) to eliminate the Typhoid Trumps & other Sociopaths from the most powerful position in the world??? This is a no brainer!
Since when has APPEASING A PSYCHOPATH & his gang of Flying Nazi Monkeys ever worked out well in the history of the World? The reader's arguments for not choosing every & all action steps possible to stop Typhoid Trump is shocking because it aligns with every person with "blood on their hands" who knew ahead of time/saw the warning signs (but did not report or stop the mentally ill person) who massacres 6 year olds in their classrooms or grannies at food stores!! Every person on the planet with a TV/cell are LEGAL WITNESSES to "Criminal Psychopathy in Action" on live TV during Typhoid Trump's January 6th's Insurrection/Coupe. The "Due Process" happened via live streaming around the world & we saw Trump's criminal actions (and most importantly IN THE NAME OF PSYCHOPATHY), his LACK of actions to save the lives of police, VP Pence, children, Congress & even his own protestors!), which, in a civilized society and psychiatry means "Game Over... Psycho!" Not taking every actionable step possible is neither logical nor ethical... However, that is EXACTLY how Psychopaths come to power & light the entire world on fire! Isn't it?
Warning: Uninstalling the 14th Amendment Can Cause Instability, Risk of Hacking, and System Crashes
https://open.substack.com/pub/photoonist/p/warning-uninstalling-updates-may?r=2c9y8c&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web