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
    11·
    10 hours 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
      124·
      10 hours 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
        5·
        9 hours 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
          42·
          8 hours 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·
            8 hours 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·
              2 hours 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.

                • LucidNightmare@lemm.ee
                  2·
                  1 hour 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
                    2·
                    1 hour 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.