Posted on 01/15/2024 4:53:02 AM PST by MtnClimber
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Yes, indeed. Insightful comment, MtnClimber. The Nation is hurting. And Trump already proved he's adept at solving the international crises, border invasions, and economic stagnation/decline.
Go President Trump!
I see. So how, then, do you define “lawfare”? Or are you saying that “lawfare” is a concept that doesn’t exist?
Why do you believe it’s lawfare? I think that would help me to understand your position and respond accordingly.
I didn’t say that I did believe it.
I’m not sure that such a term as “lawfare” exists as a legal term, even.
Collin’s American English Dictionary defines it as “the strategic use of legal proceedings to intimidate or hinder an opponent“, though Collins is silent on whether it is “legal” terminology or not.
Do you think that is accurate definition of the word “lawfare” as a concept?
I think the definitions I’ve seen describe a concept. Based on perspective or bias I suppose one could see the current prosecutions as being that. But every case could likely be turned into some sort of lawfare claim. But from my perspective, this one’s a stretch.
I understand what you’re saying, and agree with much of it.
What are your thoughts on lawfare’s ugly, codified cousin:
Section 242 of Title 18 makes it a crime for a person acting under color of any law to willfully deprive a person of a right or privilege protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States.
Could that be argued in this case, do you think?
I’d have to see the arguments. With the law, often what seems contrary is more clearly understood when fully articulated.
That is true, you have to hear the case being made.
And no one has tried to make the “color of law” argument, at least not yet.
Thanks for your interesting perspective, JB.
It’s been a pleasure.
It of course comes to question, what will happen to the “Preventers”? Will THEY be allowed to take office, and take over, as the very last election in American history becomes infamous history? I am not looking forward to any of this, if this is what we have to look forward to.
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