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Unladen Swallow

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32. Then who, or what body, makes the determination

Reply to ColinC (Reply #30)

Sun Jan 5, 2025, 07:25 PM

Jan 5

they he committed the offense and enforces the law?

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Donald Trump Critics Push Plan to Block Him From Taking Power in DC Protest [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 5 OP

Regardless of what you think of it, Donald's earned it. bucolic_frolic Jan 5 #1

Regardless of what you think of it, the constitution's language, until amended, is clear: ColinC Jan 5 #6

TFG saying he wants to free the J6 rioters is giving aid and comfort to the enemy. OMGWTF Jan 5 #21

Yep. This aside, he has unquestionably given aid and comfort to the enemy, having likely shared classified info ColinC Jan 5 #22

I've thought for a long time the FBI knows what TSF has shared with Putin KS Toronado Jan 5 #44

Yes, they know what he kept and did whatever with... Think. Again. Jan 6 #56

And who got or bought access to all those documents. yorkster Jan 6 #54

Almost EVERYONE who receives a pardon (except Nixon and Hunter Biden AFAIK) has been tried and kelly1mm Jan 6 #53

Is there a conviction for this? Unladen Swallow Jan 5 #26

No. Just several indictments. But that's not a necessary prerequisite ColinC Jan 5 #30

Then who, or what body, makes the determination Unladen Swallow Jan 5 #32

Congress has that authority. ColinC Jan 5 #33

So the people will accept this ruling under the Constitution? Unladen Swallow Jan 5 #40

There is no process. ColinC Jan 5 #42

Exactly correct. 14A was a Reconstruction Era gift to future generations bucolic_frolic Jan 6 #65

they use the term "adjudicated" -- I think from the Colorado Supreme Court ruling cadoman Jan 6 #70

"An effort is underway to urge Congress ..." speak easy Jan 5 #2

Unfortunitly true yankee87 Jan 5 #39

The Picketts Charge theory of politics speak easy Jan 6 #59

Any effort to resist installing a nazi administration is worthwhile. Think. Again. Jan 6 #57

That is what the US Constitution says,... magicarpet Jan 5 #3

.... recording the displeasure of the citizenry,... magicarpet Jan 5 #4

Yes, protests must be strong, courageous, and often. Magoo48 Jan 5 #14

I'm in Palm Springs which is geezerville now that the snowbirds are here (including me). OMGWTF Jan 5 #23

Yup Magoo48 Jan 6 #64

I'm so happy to hear this is happening William Seger Jan 5 #5

Such a load of nonsense. He hasnt been CONVICTED of any of those charges. Period. Callie1979 Jan 5 #7

The Constitution doesn't require a conviction. bucolic_frolic Jan 5 #10

Well, we USED to do a lot of things differently.Yes, the SCOTUS is full of it but thats what we've got. Callie1979 Jan 5 #11

No, it's quite credible.There is legitimacy behind the protests because everyone saw him do it. bucolic_frolic Jan 5 #13

nearly half the voters saw it and voted for him though cadoman Jan 6 #72

The SC didn't rule that TFG was eligible or that the 14th doesn't apply William Seger Jan 5 #15

Thats not going to happen either. Callie1979 Jan 5 #16

True, but the point of the protests is that he could and should be disqualified William Seger Jan 5 #24

Congress already found that he engaged in an insurrection NYC Liberal Jan 5 #34

An argument can be made that it has to fit the definition of a conviction in the Senate Polybius Jan 5 #35

An argument can be made that the amendment means only what it says William Seger Jan 6 #55

The problem with the 14th and many other Amendments is that the wording stinks Polybius Jan 6 #76

That was a previous congress. MichMan Jan 5 #46

There will be instigators in their midst Unladen Swallow Jan 5 #27

Yep, that's to be expected with every Left action. Think. Again. Jan 6 #58

If it was to succeed there would be a civil war anyway MichMan Jan 6 #62

That is a very sobering Unladen Swallow Jan 6 #63

Garland, Roberts, Thomas, Alito, Kavanaugh, Gorsuch, Barrett Clouds Passing Jan 5 #8

Yep; there's the problem. For a LOT of issues. Callie1979 Jan 5 #12

Biggest weather event in the history of DC on multigraincracker Jan 5 #9

how about -50F or an F6 twister? The Madcap Jan 5 #19

I wish Taylor Swift would hold a concert down the street. Callie1979 Jan 5 #25

Protesting now is a little bit too late IzzaNuDay Jan 5 #17

Not really. The constitution is clear. We either honor it, or take another step towards the constitution not mattering ColinC Jan 5 #18

After tomorrow is definitely too late though Polybius Jan 5 #36

Yeah. And i mean... The constitution just needs to be followed. ColinC Jan 6 #51

It is self executing... Dem4life1970 Jan 6 #47

At the very least congress should override the requirement by a 2/3rds vote. ColinC Jan 6 #48

This was a most unusual election in many ways MichMan Jan 6 #52

I heard as lawyer who think's Trump should be disqualified say that he agrees with the CO decision Polybius Jan 6 #75

If they attack the Capitol, maybe Trump will pardon them ... Jarqui Jan 5 #20

Free speech and non-violent protest is what this country is all about. Petitioning of grievances is important always. nt Evolve Dammit Jan 5 #28

If it goes on deaf ears The Grand Illuminist Jan 5 #43

"Critics of President-elect Donald Trump have taken to the streets of Washington, D.C. ..." mahatmakanejeeves Jan 5 #29

There was a little group out there at the Lincoln Memorial BumRushDaShow Jan 5 #31

Isn't that pretty much an everyday occurance? LeftInTX Jan 6 #84

Sure BumRushDaShow Jan 6 #86

President Vance? Jose Garcia Jan 5 #37

I'll take it. Because he won't be able to win over the Trumpers. Republicans in disarray ZonkerHarris Jan 5 #41

As explained, it would be Harris ColinC Jan 6 #49

She only received 226 electoral votes Jose Garcia Jan 6 #66

It is if all or most of Trumps votes are not certified. ColinC Jan 6 #68

If neither candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, Jose Garcia Jan 6 #69

So if he's disqualified, who gets to be President on the 20th? Polybius Jan 5 #38

Harris MichMan Jan 5 #45

The exception being holding a 2/3rds vote to make an exception. ColinC Jan 6 #50

They may admit it if Vance becomes President as a result of Trump's disqualification Polybius Jan 6 #74

That would be a double punch for who the majority of voters elected Polybius Jan 6 #73

I can see the Constitution being locked away into a time vault Aussie105 Jan 6 #60

The 14th also applies to Congress MichMan Jan 6 #61

According to the Constitution, Trump is a traitor: He should be hanged until he is dead, dead, dead. jvill Jan 6 #67

It will take unquestionably devoted courageous people The Grand Illuminist Jan 6 #71

Well it's over. The plan to block him did not work. The election was just certified. totodeinhere Jan 6 #77

What plan? LeftInTX Jan 6 #79

The plan that is the subject of this thread. n/t totodeinhere Jan 6 #81

Yeah.. More like a thought . LeftInTX Jan 6 #83

The 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act, which amended the previous Act(s) BumRushDaShow Jan 6 #80

Yes. Of course Trump's attempted coup was the catalyst behind that law. n/t totodeinhere Jan 6 #82

We screw ourselves a lot by passing laws that we think will help us Polybius Jan 6 #85

Objections, in this case are usually formalities, LeftInTX Jan 6 #87

This aged well!! LeftInTX Jan 6 #78