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Still In Wisconsin

(4,450 posts) Fri Jan 31, 2020, 02:24 PM Jan 2020

I think the successful installation of the Dershowitz precedent signals the end. [View all]

Trump will now be completely unrestrained in his actions because the legal precedent is that a President can do literally anything to insure reelection if he determines that his reelection is in the best interest of the nation. There's no more threat of impeachment. That's game over. I don't mean to suggest that it's not still worth fighting just on principle but I think the outcome of any election involving Trump is now pre-ordained.

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I think the successful installation of the Dershowitz precedent signals the end. [View all] Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 OP

It was an afterthought... lame54 Jan 2020 #1

Nope, IOKIYAR. It won't be okay for Democrats. bitterross Jan 2020 #2

A Democrat Opbrg Jan 2020 #3

I think you're right. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #6

Assuming there will ever be another election SledDriver Jan 2020 #4

I think there will still be "elections." Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #5

How does the Dersh bullshit carry the force of law? Mister Ed Jan 2020 #7

I believe it becomes established precedent once the Senate votes to acquit on this basis. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #8

Thank you. Do you know whether the Senate has to state that this is one of their reasons? Mister Ed Jan 2020 #9

My understanding is that it's the latter. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #10

And if that seems to conflict with the Constitution... Mister Ed Jan 2020 #13

That is what I'd expect, yes. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #14

I'll fight all the way to the bitter end. Zolorp Jan 2020 #11

I think a general strike would be the first action. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2020 #12