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In reply to the discussion: "When You Say Trump Should Be Allowed to Run for Office, You Sound Like a Fucking Idiot" [View all]FBaggins
(27,000 posts)27. Sorry - The word rebellion is also in 18 USC §2383.
The crime is actually "Rebellion or insurrection"
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"When You Say Trump Should Be Allowed to Run for Office, You Sound Like a Fucking Idiot" [View all]
Nevilledog
Jan 2024
OP
I think the word rebellion is also in there, there's no crime called rebellion, how could he be convicted of it?
Walleye
Jan 2024
#1
And a sack of shit is up front about what it is and doesn't pretend to be a bouquet of roses.
ShazzieB
Jan 2024
#15
Yes, you are right. It was about failing the oath to protect the Constitution, not about conviction
Ohioboy
Jan 2024
#36
What if a liberal or two (or three) on the Supreme Court decides that he should not be removed?
Polybius
Jan 2024
#30
Since Section 3 precedes section 5. My reading is based on an election in progress.
cayugafalls
Jan 2024
#37
People who believe in rule by force and insurrection want the people to decide.
bucolic_frolic
Jan 2024
#42
Several ex-confederates were barred from serving in congress by this amendment,
DemocraticPatriot
Jan 2024
#44