I apologize for the many questions.

I’m still baffled by all the mess surrounding the US elections. Before blaming the people, I’m wondering how it is even possible that Trump could be eligible in the first place. How could the administration allow him to be represented after all the felonies, including those where he clearly sold his country by sharing top secret information with Putin? It seems there is evidence that he has been a puppet for decades. I mean, isn’t that the definition of a traitor? What were the secret services doing? Wasn’t the FBI created to combat the very thing Trump is? Where is all the anti-communist sentiment that the US has become accustomed to?

  • oce 🐆@jlai.lu
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    23 days ago

    The theory was that any other social disqualifications would be handled at the ballot box.

    That theory is now proven to be incorrect, but fixing it takes a constitutional amendment.

    That could be a slippery slope too. Imagine a constitutional amendment making someone ineligible because of a “social disqualification” such as sexual orientation.

    • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
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      23 days ago

      I think Americans need to realise that Trump won by popular vote- anything to prevent this legally would be undemocratic. You’ll need to change social attitudes or maybe put up a better candidate/run a better campaign in opposition.

      • hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world
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        23 days ago

        I mean making someone ineligible to be president for as long as he is under investigation for insurrection, treason or other crimes against the United States sounds pretty straightforward.

        He could always wait and get back into it the next cycle if the investigation gets dropped or if he’s proven innocent.

        • kata1yst@sh.itjust.works
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          23 days ago

          It sounds straightforward until it’s used as a weapon by the sitting administration to prevent competition at the ballot box.

          • TrickDacy@lemmy.world
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            23 days ago

            You know, because every president commits a little light treason here and there! Same as speeding in a car. It’s not that big of deal /s

            • VindictiveJudge@lemmy.worldEnglish
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              23 days ago

              Dude, this isn’t really a hypothetical. We’ve already seen this exact tactic get used in places like Russia. You just bring bullshit charges against whoever opposes you. The veracity of the charges is completely irrelevant.

              • TrickDacy@lemmy.world
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                23 days ago

                This idea rejects the idea that we can put any faith in our courts, even if we add extra measures to make them more trustworthy. If this is true, why bother even faking any of this shit? Let’s just all begin thinking of ourselves as slaves and our leaders as untouchable gods.

                • LucidNightmare@lemm.ee
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                  23 days ago

                  I swear after this election, people have become so… senseless on here. Wildly different just a few weeks ago when we were sticking up and actively promoting Harris and her policies.

                  • TrickDacy@lemmy.world
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                    23 days ago

                    What are you saying is the case now? That no one is owning up to supporting Harris or what?