A president could take out a "corrupt" rival as an "official presidential act"?

[ck4829]

I’m sorry, but I don’t think corruption justifies assassination… fines, paying money back, jail? Sure… after due process.

I don’t think anyone suggested sending a hit squad after Jack Abramoff.

We’re not Russia.

[Mossfern]

1. Who/what determines corruption.

Do they not understand that if they agreed to this today then Biden would have fair reason for "eliminating" Trump?

Can someone wake me up from this nightmare.
Surely this cannot be going on in a sane world!

[Attilatheblond]

2. "Do they not understand that if they agreed to this today then Biden would have fair reason for "eliminating" Trump? "

Or even creating a few vacancies on the SCOTUS?

It seems some pro-authoritarian Justices are not thinking this all the way thru.

[Mossfern]

5. It's frightening to think

that I'm smarter than several Supreme Court justices!

[mitch96]

6. I get the impression they think they are immune to such things... nt

[louslobbs]

10. Quite a few people who helped Hitler into

power found this out the hard way during the Night of the Long Knives.

[mitch96]

14. A dictator has allegiance to only one person... them self..nt

[Attilatheblond]

15. They count on knowledge that people/judges on the left play by rules

It's been pretty clear for some time, the RWers and RW judges are fine with smashing rules but rely on the fact that those on the left are more honest, thus reliably playing within the norms.

[mitch96]

16. "people/judges on the left play by rules".. good observation and I agree...

When it's a knife fight in a phone booth don't play fair. Ask forgiveness later..
Then again they will probably cry VICTIM,VICTIM,VICTIM..mommy mommy look what they did.

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[GreenWave]

8. The repugs show they are such dumbasses on the SCROTUS.

[ck4829]

13. You absolutely are smarter than several Supreme Court justices

A lot of people are

[mitch96]

7. "if they agreed to this today, Biden would have fair reason for "eliminating" Trump/SCOTUS"

"THEY" better watch out for what they are hoping for. It might come back and bite them in the ass. After all they might not need to be "eliminated" just sent to GITMO for an extended vacation.. Or a stayCation of an indeterminate time...
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[0rganism]

11. Oh they understand that just fine

It's why they'll delay such a decision until after Jan. 20.

If Biden gets reelected, their decision will be reasonable, basically maintain the status quo. If TSF wins, it will be the most batshit insane ruling ever seen in a democracy, and also the last for this one.

[BlueKota]

3. For corruption alone, no.

I agree that should not be an acceptable option. I do think, however, that should a President represent an obvious clear and present danger to society, tries to overthrow the duly elected President, and then tries to install, himself or herself, as a dictator, they should be arrested, given a speedy trial, and if they are convicted by a jury, given life in prison. If they killed someone,ordered someone killed, or caused someone to be killed because of their actions in pursuit of that goal, or sold secrets to foreign enemies, I also think the death penalty should be left on the table as a possible sentence.

Also justices who were appointed by the defendant or who have glaringly obvious conflicts of interest, should have a mandatory recusal from participating in the case period.

[2naSalit]

4. Not yet...

At least.

[whopis01]

9. And why would Trump thing this is a good idea right now?

Given who is currently President and who is currently a corrupt rival.

[Xoan]

12. All the ones appointed by Trump are corrupt!