Using the 25th amendment to remove Pres Trump?

[Dos Equis]

There have been many articles suggesting that removing Trump from office is a possibility.

"Bannon has told people he thinks Trump has only a 30 percent chance of making it the full term." The Slatest, October 11, 2017

"TRUMP OBSTRUCTED JUSTICE IN RUSSIA INVESTIGATION AND COULD BE IMPEACHED, NEW THINK TANK REPORT CLAIMS" Newsweek, 10/10/17

"Trump’s critics are actively exploring the path to impeachment or the invocation of the Twenty-fifth Amendment, which allows for the replacement of a President who is judged to be mentally unfit." The New Yorker, 5/8/17

"In recent days, I’ve spoken with a half dozen prominent Republicans and Trump advisers, and they all describe a White House in crisis as advisers struggle to contain a president who seems to be increasingly unfocused and consumed by dark moods." BY GABRIEL SHERMAN, OCTOBER 11, 2017

"Told about the 25th Amendment, Trump reportedly asked, ‘What’s that?’" Steve Benen, 10/12/17

"But let’s have some straight talk: A Trump impeachment is only a remote possibility, and promoting it now doesn’t do anyone any good. In fact, if Trump is removed before his first term is over, it’s far more likely to happen via the 25th Amendment — in other words, it’ll be Republicans who do the deed." The Washington Post, October 12

Absolutely absurd.  

It's pretty funny how people effectively call Bannon a Grand Wizard of the KKK, then jump all over what sounds like some off the cuff exaggeration.  

Trump being removed by his cabinet is as likely as Trump getting indicted for the non-existent crime of colluding with Russia.  

[Dos Equis]

I guess Bob Mueller is your fairy godmother?

What heck does that even mean? 

[Howard]

I may be a little slow on the draw today.  How did he decide on the figure of 30?

Trump's current waist size / 2 ?

[Howard]

What heck does that even mean? 

LOL, dumb ass

[obsidian]

There has been some talk about using the 25th amendment to remove Pres Trump from office.
As I understand it, his cabinet has to vote and get a majority to say he's unfit for the office.
THEN both houses in congress have to vote on it before he's removed.

I'm not a Trump supporter and didn't vote for the man.
BUT, using the 25th amendment should require a very high standard before it's used.
I'm convinced the standard is very high, and it should be.
If not, a dangerous  precedent could be set for every future president.

I'll admit, I'd love to see Trump resign and have Pence ascend to the Presidency.
But I'd be uncomfortable with removing him via this method.
Unless he's totally bat shit loony, he's the POTUS.

The swamp politicians and elite are trying to create a coup. That is treason. Public execution for everyone involved. I'd like to see them try something like this. The Trump supporters will have none of that I am certain. Get ready for Civil War 2.0 if they ever go that route.

[obsidian]

Absolutely absurd.  

It's pretty funny how people effectively call Bannon a Grand Wizard of the KKK, then jump all over what sounds like some off the cuff exaggeration.  

Trump being removed by his cabinet is as likely as Trump getting indicted for the non-existent crime of colluding with Russia.  

The politicians in Washington need to be removed. What did they think "drain the swamp" meant? That they get to stay? They are all part of the problem and need to be flushed down the drain. They are useless to us!

[Las Vegas]

Trump's current waist size / 2 ?

Idk, but considering who said it, it tells me he does have reasoning behind the number.

But then again, it seems to require understanding which individuals will be doing what things, and when, in the future -- which he couldn't possibly know.

[Straw Man]

I may be a little slow on the draw today.  How did he decide on the figure of 30?

I don't know
you can all and ask him
30% seems a bit generous to me

[Dos Equis]

LOL, dumb ass

Yes, I understand what you are.  I'm asking what the heck the fairy godmother comment means? 

[Dos Equis]

The politicians in Washington need to be removed. What did they think "drain the swamp" meant? That they get to stay? They are all part of the problem and need to be flushed down the drain. They are useless to us!

Term limits is probably the only way to drain the swamp.  

[mazrim]

The Trump supporters will have none of that I am certain. Get ready for Civil War 2.0 if they ever go that route.

Agree with this. There will be riots, etc. on the other side for once and it won't be pretty. They will have essentially said "Your votes mean nothing. We will do whatever we want." They are doing that anyways mostly but that will be a step that will really put people over the top.

[Yamcha]

There has been some talk about using the 25th amendment to remove Pres Trump from office.
As I understand it, his cabinet has to vote and get a majority to say he's unfit for the office.
THEN both houses in congress have to vote on it before he's removed.

I'm not a Trump supporter and didn't vote for the man.
BUT, using the 25th amendment should require a very high standard before it's used.
I'm convinced the standard is very high, and it should be.
If not, a dangerous  precedent could be set for every future president.

I'll admit, I'd love to see Trump resign and have Pence ascend to the Presidency.
But I'd be uncomfortable with removing him via this method.
Unless he's totally bat shit loony, he's the POTUS.

I've missed you Howie!

[Skeletor]

Term limits is probably the only way to drain the swamp.  

That is a timely post as Feinstein, the oldest Seniletor (84), announced she will seek re-election...

[Dos Equis]

That is a timely post as Feinstein, the oldest Seniletor (84), announced she will seek re-election...

I really hope we can stop this one day.  Not holding my breath. 

[Coach is Back!]

That is a timely post as Feinstein, the oldest Seniletor (84), announced she will seek re-election...

She really said that....at 84??

[Skeletor]

She really said that....at 84??

Yes..

I am running for reelection to the Senate. Lots more to do: ending gun violence, combating climate change, access to healthcare. I’m all in!

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/09/dianne-feinstein-reelection-tweet-2018/

[Howard]

Yes, I understand what you are.  I'm asking what the heck the fairy godmother comment means? 

Ok , I'll spell it out for you:

1. You claim the Trump/Russia collusion stuff is fiction aka "fake news"

2. Bob Mueller , former FBI director is in charge of current investigation of it.

3. The (attempted) joke was that you must also think Mueller is some fictional character.

Regardless of the investigations findings, Russia being involved with our election is a real issue
with an actual investigation.

[Yamcha]

Ok , I'll spell it out for you:

1. You claim the Trump/Russia collusion stuff is fiction aka "fake news"

2. Bob Mueller , former FBI director is in charge of current investigation of it.

3. The (attempted) joke was that you must also think Mueller is some fictional character.

Regardless of the investigations findings, Russia being involved with our election is a real issue
with an actual investigation.

You tell'em Howie!



"Hungry Howie's: Starving for Attention"

[Howard]

You tell'em Howie!



"Hungry Howie's: Starving for Attention"

Nobody named Howie ever heard of that joke   

It's good to read you're posts again Yamcha.
With Coach's, not so much.

[Howard]

I really hope we can stop this one day.  Not holding my breath. 

Sadly, she's far from the oldest.
They wheeled ol' Strom Thurmond ( R-SC) in there at 100 to gavel in the senate once.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strom_Thurmond

I wish this was a joke, but it's all too true.

[Dos Equis]

Ok , I'll spell it out for you:

1. You claim the Trump/Russia collusion stuff is fiction aka "fake news"

2. Bob Mueller , former FBI director is in charge of current investigation of it.

3. The (attempted) joke was that you must also think Mueller is some fictional character.

Regardless of the investigations findings, Russia being involved with our election is a real issue
with an actual investigation.

I see.  You were trying to be funny.  You're not funny.  Not even a little bit.

Yes I claim the Trump-Russia conspiracy theory is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. 

No, Mueller is not a fictional character. 

Yes this is a real investigation into a non-existent crime with zero evidence of this non-existent crime. 

[Skeletor]

Sadly, she's far from the oldest.
They wheeled ol' Strom Thurmond ( R-SC) in there at 100 to gavel in the senate once.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strom_Thurmond

I wish this was a joke, but it's all too true.

Feinstein is the oldest sitting Senator. These senile dinosaurs need to go away.

[Straw Man]

Feinstein is the oldest sitting Senator. These senile dinosaurs need to go away.

Why?

If she can get elected (just like Trumptard) then she has every right be there

[Dos Equis]

Feinstein is the oldest sitting Senator. These senile dinosaurs need to go away.

Tell me about it.  Her, McConnell.  The whole lot of them. 

[Straw Man]

Tell me about it.  Her, McConnell.  The whole lot of them. 

They have exactly the same right to be there as Trumptard

If you and your fellow Trumptards don't like it then run better candidates (sound familiar?)