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In reply to the discussion: Republican Holiday Tree decorated with hanged Democratic figures [View all]dmr
(28,705 posts)11. He pleaded guilty & served prison time. How is he eligible to serve?
He betrayed the last oath he swore to honor.
Why is he allowed to run? Why aren't people complaining?
Shame, shame, shame ... how could anyone proudly put together such an awfully violent symbol of Christmas?
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The language doesn't say conviction is required AND it states "insurrection" or "rebellion"
live love laugh
Dec 2023
#28
Both Neal Katyal and J. Michael Luttig stated it was not intended as requiring conviction.
LiberalFighter
Dec 2023
#56
Throwing his hat in ring for being raked over coals by Secret Service and FBI
Attilatheblond
Dec 2023
#63
Since Trump, low life scumbags think this sort of behavior is the road to good job in Congress
Attilatheblond
Dec 2023
#64
I was referring to the actual tenets of Christianity, not the current ignorance.
TNNurse
Dec 2023
#77
That "yelling fire in a crowded theater" meme went 23 skidoo in 1969.
mahatmakanejeeves
Dec 2023
#35
He should still be in the slammer. This is what happens when they hand out these featherbed kid glove sentences.
NBachers
Dec 2023
#58
I guess he thought it was cute, or funny enough to share. He must have an emotional maturity of a 5 year old.
Chainfire
Dec 2023
#59