Posted on 03/04/2024 9:48:06 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Representative Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, on Monday said he's working with colleagues on legislation that could bar someone who committed insurrection from holding office.
Raskin made the announcement after the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that former President Donald Trump should appear on the primary ballot in states that have challenged his presidential candidacy.
"I'm working with a number of my colleagues—including [Democratic Representatives] Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Eric Swalwell—to revive legislation...to set up a process by which we could determine that someone who committed insurrection is disqualified by section three of the 14th amendment," Raskin said during an appearance on CNN.
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court reached a 9-0 decision to side with Trump and overturned a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court that the former president should be removed from the state's ballot in the 2024 election for his alleged role in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
In August, the former president was indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in its investigation regarding the riot. The insurrection saw a mob of Trump supporters—allegedly incited by his unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud—violently protest at the Capitol building in a failed effort to block Joe Biden's 2020 Electoral College victory. Trump has plead not guilty in the case, maintaining his innocence.
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Yes.
You are wrong.
I remember.
Wouldn’t double jeopardy apply? Trump already had a trial for this in Congress and was not guilty.
They (the Demoncrats & RINOS) will simply add a provision stating that President Trump is Orange Man Bad and Guilty because we said so.
I stated after SCOTUS ruling yesterday it wouldn’t take long for the left to do this. Won’t go any but shows the let’s insanity and Trump derangement syndrome.
I admit I have been asleep at the wheel the past few days, but was Trump convicted of insurrection? I must have missed that.
A crowd typically refers to a large group of people gathered closely, often for an event, attraction, or simply due to the density of a particular place. The term itself does not inherently carry negative connotations. For instance, we might think of spectators at a sports event, attendees at a concert, or shoppers during a holiday sale as part of a crowd.
On the other hand, a mob is not merely a group of people; it often implies a disorderly, aggressive, or even destructive gathering. Mobs are characterized by unruly behavior and may have a common purpose that could be violent or disruptive. For example, a mob might cause a riot or engage in lynching.
The intent behind the gathering significantly differentiates these two terms. While a peaceful crowd can turn into a mob if incited or provoked, the primary difference lies in their behavior and implications. The term “mob mentality” further emphasizes the negative aspects of group behavior when individuals act out of character because they are part of a larger, unruly group1.
Here’s a comparison between a crowd and a mob :
| Aspect | Crowd | Mob |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | A large gathering of people. | A disorderly group, often with harmful intent. |
| Connotation | Neutral or positive. | Often negative or aggressive. |
| Organization | Can be structured or random. | Typically chaotic. |
| Common Gathering | Events, attractions, places. | Protests, riots, aggressive acts. |
| Behavior | Generally peaceful. | Can be violent or disruptive. |
Remember that context matters, and understanding the behavior associated with these terms is crucial. While a crowd might necessitate additional security or logistical considerations, the presence of a mob might require immediate police intervention or even a declaration of a state of emergency1.
(Not to be confused with a bunch of meerkats or kangaroos.)
Please God, we have got to have people on our side who ARE SMARTER THAN RASKIN.
Hard to believe THAT man is dumber, more dangerous, more evil, scarier than GOOFY ADAM SCHIFF.
Democrats will eventually take a cue from Putin and start pushing Republicans off tall buildings.
In a city filled with inveterate liars Jamie Raskin stands at the top of the pile.
Already in the US Code:
Note in particular this aspect of the punishment:
“and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.”
NOBODY, not Trump or anybody else, has been indicted for insurrection under this section of the U.S. Code, no less found guilty.
I mean nobody has been indicted in connection with January 6, 2021. I don’t know if anybody ever has been indicted under this part of the US Code.
Debbie W-S should have been kicked out of Congress some time ago.
Re: 2 - that’s not likely to happen.
Impeachment is not a criminal trial.
How complicated is this?
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May not be complicated but it gives negative ideas to
people that may choose not to vote for him should he
be on the ballot. jmo
I respect your opinion in all things political.
Given that, what about the tax increase passed during the Clinton years that was retroactive?
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