I’m fairly sure a traitor who engaged in an insurrection is unable to run for president. I don’t care to look it up honestly, because I’d rather not be even more depressed by finding that this tidbit is me thinking wishfully and not a fact I heard at some point.
George Washington was a traitor who engaged in an insurrection.
I’m not comparing Trump to George Washington, but I’m pointing out why the American Constitution doesn’t really have a developed concept of treason or any broad exclusions to eligibility for the presidency. The election itself is the qualification.
TrickDacy@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I’m fairly sure a traitor who engaged in an insurrection is unable to run for president. I don’t care to look it up honestly, because I’d rather not be even more depressed by finding that this tidbit is me thinking wishfully and not a fact I heard at some point.
UnspecificGravity@piefed.social 2 days ago
George Washington was a traitor who engaged in an insurrection.
I’m not comparing Trump to George Washington, but I’m pointing out why the American Constitution doesn’t really have a developed concept of treason or any broad exclusions to eligibility for the presidency. The election itself is the qualification.
I didn’t call you shit.
TrickDacy@lemmy.world 2 days ago
You clearly just want to fight. No thanks.
Mod team disagreed apparently.
UnspecificGravity@piefed.social 2 days ago
Sorry that facts make you sad.