Do you think Obama would step down if he thought he would be prosecuted after leaving office?
Or would he declare martial law and start rounding up his opponents?
Remember when the Democrats wanted to go after Bush II for ‘war crimes?’ They didn’t for just the reasons I have brought up.
Not being prosecuted for political ‘differences of opinion’ (even if they ARE criminal...) is a large part of the basis for the orderly and peaceful transfer of power in this country.
If Trump has a rejuvenated DoJ go after Hillary! after the election (as she deserves...), he sets a precedent for every subsequent election. Not a good thing.
Yes, because he doesn't have a choice.
Or would he declare martial law and start rounding up his opponents?
I suppose he could arrange a reichstag fire, but it's not like an executive can pull martial law out of their butt for no reason.
Remember when the Democrats wanted to go after Bush II for ‘war crimes?’ They didn’t for just the reasons I have brought up.
I have yet to see ANYTHING the democrats would not do because they feared what would happen when the shoe was on the other foot. They just don't.
Not being prosecuted for political ‘differences of opinion’ (even if they ARE criminal...) is a large part of the basis for the orderly and peaceful transfer of power in this country.
The whole concept of a political "get out of jail free card" is antithetical to our whole system of governance and culture, though I do see a strong desire to drift that way on the part of those who would benefit from such an arraignment.
Further, it may be the implied threat from those same beneficiaries, but there is no evidence to support such an "agreement."
If Trump has a rejuvenated DoJ go after Hillary! after the election (as she deserves...), he sets a precedent for every subsequent election. Not a good thing.
A precedent of not tolerating lawlessness in elective officials is PRECISELY what we need after an administration such as this.