Posted on 12/21/2008 8:18:02 AM PST by Calpernia
>>>Whether his dual citizenship disqualifies him isn’t so clear .
It is clear.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2148074/posts
Law of Nations; or Principles of the Law of Nature: Applies to the Conduct & Affairs of Nations & Sovereigns
It is clear.I always get in trouble with side arguments. lol. I'll just withdraw that statement.
The point is it doesn't matter. This system was designed to prevent the decision from ever getting into Federal Court.
I think you are right about that.
If federal law provides for a grand total of 2 hours’ debate on ALL objections to eligibility, then it is almost irrelevant whether one or more Congressman wish to object on these grounds. It would be trivially easy to control the schedule and just run out the clock by having the person presiding recognize first those people who would have made prior arrangements to come up with some other meaningless “objections” so that there is no time left to get around to this one. It’s all a game.
In other words, Congress is the court of last resort to unmask this imposter. If they fail to act, America will be swept into the pile of failed experiments.
If federal law provides for a grand total of 2 hours’ debate on ALL objections to eligibility, then it is almost irrelevant whether one or more Congressman wish to object on these grounds.First, I think it's 2 hours per objection. Still not much time.
The reality about Congressional debates is the real work is done through informal lobbying and discussions beforehand. For instance, the calls and letters freepers are sending in. I doubt any Congressman actually changes his or her mind in the public debate. It's really for putting the reasons for their vote on the record.
The two hour limit in statute does mean that there are no delaying tactics that can drag the vote out forever. No filibusters or referrals to committee. One way or another the vote will take place shortly after the electoral votes are counted.
Congress is the most political branch of the government. Constituent opinion will play heavily in each members mind. They have to stand for reelection after all. That's why the founders gave them this job.
This process was designed for speed and certainty. Remember, the inauguration used to be in March. It was moved up to shorten the time we spend with a lame duck administration.
Consider what would happen if the president elect were disqualified a couple of weeks before the inauguration. Not just the riots that some have speculated about. How would the financial markets respond to the uncertainty? Which foreign powers would take advantage of the situation? I'm sure these questions will weigh heavily on Congress's mind.
All of these issues are valid concerns. A lot of tough issues here for Congress.
This is a good discussion but I have to run right now. I will check back in tonight and try to respond. See my about page for some pointers to more resources.
Orly is reapplying to SCOTUS. Directly to Justice Roberts.
The man is not loyal to his country for good reason. Its obvious to me he considers himself a sophisticated foreigner, above the rest of us with his nose in the air. I have seen his type before. Trash.
I now believe that the SCOTUS is worthless and doesn’t intend to do it’s job.
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