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New Mexico

jaxexpat

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21. Nothing applies to TFG's league.

Reply to BlueKota (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 17, 2022, 10:17 AM

Nov 2022

Ever since Reagan's teflonic stampede over accountability it's the unwritten rule of modern justice. Though some see it as perhaps an inheritance from Nixon's lack of accountability. So many "gates" later, here we are.

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Jan. 6 Rioter Barred From Holding Office For Life Under Insurrection Clause After His Appeal Is ... [View all] sl8 Nov 2022 OP

Wish it was applied to rump's latest escapade EYESORE 9001 Nov 2022 #1

I agree it should apply to Donnie too BlueKota Nov 2022 #2

Nothing applies to TFG's league. jaxexpat Nov 2022 #21

It can't be applied to 45* UNTIL he's convicted of his crimes. groundloop Nov 2022 #24

Please cross post in GD malaise Nov 2022 #3

Feel free, you won't be stepping on my toes. :) nt sl8 Nov 2022 #5

Linked it back to your post malaise Nov 2022 #6

Last paragraph in article... MiHale Nov 2022 #4

Bwahaha! I've been told repeatedly that it would be overturned on appeal. It wasn't. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2022 #7

Who told you that? He was convicted after all. Fiendish Thingy Nov 2022 #10

He was convicted of a misdemeanor; not the crime of insurrection. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2022 #12

Isn't it more accurately defined as a disqualification clause? Fiendish Thingy Nov 2022 #14

A conviction for insurrection (or any part of 18 U.S. code, chap. 115) is up to a criminal court. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2022 #18

He should be stripped off almost every right, too Jerry2144 Nov 2022 #8

Our sister DU'er duhneece must be thrilled. niyad Nov 2022 #9

She's had to deal with that MAGAt up close. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2022 #13

Yes, I know. I used to spend time in the area, long before that idiot cuoy was niyad Nov 2022 #16

THIS malaise Nov 2022 #22

Where ever Couy was born, he should be sent back there. NCjack Nov 2022 #11

I doubt his mother would take him back in... erronis Nov 2022 #15

Glad he's barred for life, and also this is crappy journalism. intheflow Nov 2022 #17

Assuming he doesn't appeal to the Federal Courts. brooklynite Nov 2022 #19

I don't think he can yet grantcart Nov 2022 #25

Awesome. Now do Trump, Greene, Boebert, Cawthorn, Cruz, Biggs, Gosar... Tarc Nov 2022 #20

The cops had to step in the other day because of him causing a stink at a council meeting. BradBo Nov 2022 #23

Good precedent set for 14th Amendment enforcement FakeNoose Nov 2022 #26

Now he can moniss Nov 2022 #27

Isn't this the "the only good democrat and liberal is a dead democrat and liberal." guy? Hotler Nov 2022 #28

22 months and counting. Where is the DoJ ?? republianmushroom Nov 2022 #29