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To: Lurking Libertarian
Probably not-- Google "de facto officer doctrine."

Yes. People like to get all amped up and dramatic about "what would happen" if it was determined that Obama did not meet the eligibility requirements. It is a political question, and the consequences would be determined through political processes.

He most certainly would be impeached; however, there would be no guarantee of removal.

I think this is a disappointing answer to many people, but it's the truth. The Court cannot order the POTUS to resign, nor can they declare him impotent to execute the powers of the office.

This is not to say that such revelations would not cause a constitutional crisis of the highest order. There would likely be a practical stripping of powers, with lower officials and military officers refusing to act on presidential orders.

I think the most likely result of concrete revelations of ineligibility would result in impeachment and removal within days, and an introduction to your new president: Mr. Joseph Biden.

52 posted on 02/17/2011 1:40:38 PM PST by Mr. Bird
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To: Mr. Bird

Yes and then the dems would get all excited in Biden picking Hillary as VP. ::::rolls eyes::::

One thing no one has never pondered out loud that I have seen is if it is proven in a impeachment trial that this was first degree treason i e....Obama knows he is not eligible and covered up and all who aided and abetted this. Would he not go to a Leavenworth? Or a Military Tribunal as CIC? Or could the political aspect of this slap his wrist and send him to Chicago rich so he could write books?

Also would his teleprompter, cabinet (that have not flown the coop yet) accompany him to jail? If Biden Pelosi et al were proven to have known what would happen?


67 posted on 02/17/2011 1:52:20 PM PST by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid! (Obama:If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun (the REAL Arizona instigator))
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