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In reply to the discussion: If Line of Succession is Illegitimate (Provide Ideas for a Solution) [View all]L. Coyote
(51,129 posts)40. There is a way, I've seen it happen before, even been a part of it once.
But, I hope we won't need an overthrow and law by decree here.
It sure was convenient though to be able to rule by decree when I worked under a military dictatorship. Not so convenient for the ex-President to be flown out of the country in his pajamas though. Make a decision and just say "Make it so" and it is done, no messy debate or voting or anything like that. I returned after 20 years and found that my decisions under the regime had survived into the democratic restoration, the Native American reservations I created in the Amazon were intact. I had not even put pen to paper, I just said it was to be so and told everyone where the boundaries were. Without a dictatorship, it wouldn't have been possible.
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Fantastic Anarchist
Mar 2017
OP
I agree. My point was even if he was innocent, it's still not valid.
Fantastic Anarchist
Mar 2017
#3
I'm not asking to propose legislation (well, to prevent future attempts).
Fantastic Anarchist
Mar 2017
#5
It would follow the line of succession to someone willing and able to take office.
drm604
Mar 2017
#17
VP is removed for acceptable moderate. POTUS removed & moderate VP installed. Then next VP selected
KittyWampus
Mar 2017
#26
Not a solution. Republicon majority means that the Republcon ticket retains VP & Presidency.
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 2017
#68
The Constitution does not provide for that. The Democrats should block any SC nominations
still_one
Mar 2017
#32
Reset the clock to pre-inaugration. Obama resigns to meet Constitutional term limit, Biden is in
L. Coyote
Mar 2017
#38
The only way it would legally be "illegitimate" is if you showed that the votes of the electors were
NYC Liberal
Mar 2017
#64