The 8 Craziest Moments Of Trump’s Impromptu Press Conference

wenchette · 2017-02-16T20:57:04+00:00

Notes from an Alternative Universe, Ann Coulter edition...she thought he was fabulous in the news conference:

https://twitter.com/AnnCoulter/status/832315677084155905

wenchette · 2017-02-16T20:08:03+00:00

He said last week that he would be releasing it this week. Now this week he's saying next week. What will he be saying next week?

wenchette · 2017-02-16T20:06:52+00:00

He said before he was going to do it this week.

wenchette · 2017-02-16T20:01:17+00:00

Paging meds cart nurse, paging meds cart nurse...

wenchette · 2017-02-16T19:52:50+00:00

The Constitution and the Presidential Succession Act spell out what happens if a President dies, resigns, is unable to serve, or is removed from office. The Vice-President is immediately sworn in and becomes the new President. There is no special election for President.

wenchette · 2017-02-16T19:47:41+00:00

Please post this as a direct link and not a text post.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Impeach_Trump/submit

wenchette · 2017-02-16T19:38:13+00:00

He could open a casino inside the white house

Shhh, don't give him any ideas.

/r/impeach_trump

wenchette · 2017-02-16T16:45:40+00:00

We are NOT At War with Russia! and therefore they are NOT an "ENEMY".

As I discussed earlier with another Redditor further in this thread, it's common misconception that they US must be at war with a foreign power before treason may be charged. Adam Pearlman (aka Adam Gadahn) was the most recent person charged with treason and there was no formal declaration of war.

Here's a law review article about how Adam Pearlman (aka Adam Gadahn) was charged with treason notwithstanding there was no formal declaration of war.

wenchette · 2017-02-16T16:23:38+00:00

Being charged with a crime is not a conviction.

I am well aware of that. I am a lawyer.

The Treason Clause applies only

Once again, you're using non-standard, unsigned sources.

Here's a law review article about how Adam Pearlman (aka Adam Gadahn) was charged with treason notwithstanding there was no formal declaration of war.

wenchette · 2017-02-16T16:08:13+00:00

treason in the form of "adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort" can only occur in the presence of a formal declaration of war

There was no formal declaration of war when Adam Pearlman was charged.

but it requires a group of people in a coordinated effort using physical force against the government

Again, not necessary per the caselaw.

As for the webpage you linked, that's not stare decisis. Look at the precedent on Lexis.

wenchette · 2017-02-16T15:51:50+00:00

Bad man from ISIS threaten USA. Bad, bad man! US stomp ISIS man like ugly bug. Yay USA! Winning! More winning tomorrow!

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wenchette · 2017-02-16T15:44:27+00:00

Treason can only occur when an American helps a power against which Congress has issued a formal declaration of war.

That's not what the constitution says. Per the USC (emphasis added): "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. "

Adhere in this context is a somewhat archaic way of saying to support or to owe allegiance to.

Aaron Burr, for instance, was charged with treason but no foreign power was involved. Most recently, Adam Pearlman was charged with treason for his support of Al Qaeda; Congress had not passed a declaration of war against AQ because it was not a sovereign state.

The law is vague as to what constitutes an enemy; the stare decisis is thin as to what is and is not an enemy but it does not require a declaration of war.

wenchette · 2017-02-16T15:14:30+00:00

Did you try this number?

(202) 224-5323

wenchette · 2017-02-16T13:46:10+00:00

No. If Trump/Pence are removed, then it's President Ryan.

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