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?

  • hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world
    14·
    2 months 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
      135·
      2 months 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
        8·
        2 months 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
          62·
          2 months 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
            3·
            2 months 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
              1·
              1 month 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
                22·
                1 month ago

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

                • LucidNightmare@lemm.ee
                  2·
                  1 month ago

                  Just observing the major differences in attitude here. I’m agreeing with you, and wondering why the vitriol all being placed on Harris and her campaign, instead of on the voters who actively wanted and then voted for a felon.

                  • TrickDacy@lemmy.world
                    22·
                    1 month ago

                    I see. Yeah, I am pissed at both, but ultimately voters not giving one single shit pisses me off a lot more than democrats being their typical out of touch selves.

    • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
      1·
      1 month ago

      I’d be honest, this makes political suppression easier. Just say this is the case, then next year, oops, all of the top dem candidates are being investigated. If people are dumb enough to want a traitor in office, then they should be able to carry out that stupidity democratically.