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Shermann

(7,412 posts)
Sun Nov 15, 2020, 10:56 AM Nov 2020

I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear

...that I will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

Is that what he is doing? Is his oath in any way consistent with his kicking at the pillars of a fair, secure, and soon-to-be certified election?

He is an oath breaker, as are his silent supporters in office.

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I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear (Original Post) Shermann Nov 2020 OP
Now - or for the past four years? n/t malaise Nov 2020 #1
He's been cavalier about protecting the well-being of the American people Shermann Nov 2020 #5
He needs to be 25th'd and walked out now. ooky Nov 2020 #2
Hey stop treating Trump like he is a baby. He is a grown man. UCmeNdc Nov 2020 #3
Trump keep a promise? Wounded Bear Nov 2020 #4

Shermann

(7,412 posts)
5. He's been cavalier about protecting the well-being of the American people
Sun Nov 15, 2020, 12:11 PM
Nov 2020

That is true no doubt, and represents a dereliction of duty as well.

However the Presidential Oath of Office doesn't cover that. And, this oath is required by the Constitution. So breaking this oath violates American principles, both Democratic and Republican. The election process is a cornerstone of the Constitution, so you can't kick at it without threatening the whole structure.

We can't change his behavior, nor that of his peers. What we can do is maximize the political damage from this demonstrably unpatriotic and unconstitutional behavior.

UCmeNdc

(9,600 posts)
3. Hey stop treating Trump like he is a baby. He is a grown man.
Sun Nov 15, 2020, 11:11 AM
Nov 2020

He lost. Grow up and act like an adult, Donald.

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