Time To End Presidential Impunity

The following exchange took place when David Frost interviewed President Richard Nixon in 1977:

Frost: So, what in a sense you’re saying is that there are certain situations and the Huston plan or that part of it was one of them where the president can decide that it’s in the best interest of the nation or something and do something illegal.

Nixon: Well, when the president does it … that means that it is not illegal.

Frost: By definition –

Nixon: Exactly … exactly… if the president … if, for example, the president approves something … approves an action, ah … because of the national security or in this case because of a threat to internal peace and order of, ah … ah … significant magnitude … then … the president’s decision in that instance is one, ah … that enables those who carry it out to carry it out without violating a law. Otherwise they’re in an impossible position.

Source - https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/transcript-of-david-frosts-interview-with-richard-nixon/

Isn't that more or less the same argument now being considered by the US Supreme Court? I think most people thought it to be BS back in 1977, and just as many probably still do.

Did you know the word "faithfully" appears twice in the US Constitution, and that both times it refers to the President?

Article II, Section 1

8. Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:—"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

Article II, Section 3

... he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed ...

Considered together, I believe these phrases mean the President in all that he does should neither break the law nor violate the Constitution in ANY official OR unofficial acts. If he does, any such act should by definition be considered to be unofficial since it violates the "faithfully" requirement.

This interpretation presents an obvious problem, since Presidents appear to break our laws and violate our Constitution ALL THE TIME. But knowing that, why do we continue to tolerate their lawlessness ... even to the point of granting them impunity? Clearly, the constitutional remedy of impeachment has been ineffective, so isn't it time to try something else?

I don't have a problem holding them accountable for their acts and their lies. If that makes them think twice before acting or speaking, then so be it. Most if not all of the theoretical situations suggested by some to excuse granting them impunity are a consequence of such acts and/or lies in the first place.

Apparently much of the country has no problem with the ordeal President Trump is now undergoing. On the contrary, they seem to relish it. So why shouldn't Presidents Bush, Clinton, Obama, Biden, and Carter also be subject to criminal prosecution for their alleged crimes?

We Are Entering The Apocalypse

What follows below are things I believe. Should you disagree with them, that's fine with me.

The most important events in the world today involve the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Here are some of the recent things which have occurred there:

https://www.newarab.com/news/extremist-israelis-storm-perform-rituals-al-aqsa-mosque

This is almost certainly a prelude to rebuilding of the Jewish Temple. When that happens, the global backlash will probably make the current pro-Palestinian demonstrations look tame in comparison. Are you prepared for that? You should be.

What the Israelis just did on the Temple Mount (Al-Aqsa compound to the Muslims) made me think of several things:

(1) There are scriptural reasons (in the Torah and the Bible) why no one should now be performing such rituals there. Here is a report which discusses the issue:

https://torahjews.org/2023/10/31/why-jews-are-forbidden-to-enter-the-temple-mount/

(2) Should such rituals not be pleasing to G-d, there may be severe repercussions:

And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the Lord, which he commanded them not.

And there went out fire from the Lord, and devoured them, and they died before the Lord.

Leviticus 10:1-2 KJV

(3) It's quite possible the Israeli activities on the Temple Mount are a fulfillment of the following prophecy:

But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.

Revelation 11:2 KJV

This and everything else going on in the Middle East makes me think we are entering the apocalypse. And in spite of G-d's revelations to mankind, or perhaps in an effort to conceal them, note well that so-called religious leaders are making little or no effort to point out the eschatological significance of the events or to help guide us through them.

As such events continue to unfold in Jerusalem, in the rest of the Middle East, and in Ukraine, it behooves us to give them much thought and proper consideration. And remember ... pray hard and DO NOT take the mark of the beast.

Our Crazy Congress

As you may have heard, "our" Congress is getting ready to spend more money on their undeclared wars:

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/house-passes-95-billion-aid-package-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan-not-us-border

They also are extending "our" government's unconstitutional powers to spy on us:

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2024/04/20/the-irony-is-thick-congress-passes-fisa-702-extension-allowing-warrantless-document-searches-and-electronic-surveillance-of-americans-on-patriots-day-2024/

I find it VERY hard to believe that all that many of us approve of such things.

Those of you who do should read this, and then try to justify what's been happening in the Middle East:

https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/surgeons-cruelty-israel-gaza

Congress has gone crazy, and I fear that even more terrible things will soon be happening.

And don't fool yourself, voting will not change any of this. The whole system is rotten to the core.

Lavender

While the concept of "self aware" computers is definitely a concern, artificial intelligence already is a threat to humanity:

https://www.972mag.com/lavender-ai-israeli-army-gaza/

If you think this will be limited to Gaza or is in any way justifiable, you are sadly mistaken. This is sick people treating their neighbors like animals.

And you and I are paying for it.

What goes around comes around - this will be used against the rest of us someday.