Posted by laramiebob on 3/29/2020 9:24:00 AM (view original):
Posted by dahsdebater on 3/28/2020 8:41:00 PM (view original):
If you feel that anything in the handling of the COVID19 outbreak is an impeachable offense, you either haven't read or just prefer to ignore the actual Constitution forming the basis of the system of government...
Well, maybe. Doesn't the Constitution empower the Congress with the authority to impeach if'n THEIR judgment it needs done?
If'n they decided to can they NOT impeach a POTUS for what they deem to be rank incompetence?
I kinda think they can do so if'n they choose to, no?
No. It is blatantly unconstitutional to impeach a president for incompetence, just as for unpopularity.
This is a fundamental pillar of the entire program of separation of powers.
You don't get to "impeach if'n THEIR judgement it needs to be done." You get to impeach for treason, bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors. Mismanagement is not treason. Treason by definition requires intent.