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In response to "Andrew Johnson was brought up on impeachment for what amounted to a statutory act. -- nm" by Reagen

How so? They impeached him for violating the specific letter of the constitution. I know we’ve taken this to plaid when Benjamin Franklin - not presen

Posted by JackDawson (aka dawson) Sep 24 '19, 16:48

T at the constitutional convention or considered one of its author is cited as the “legislative history” that a current federal court of any political persuasion would consider in interpreting what is rather plain text, one that has been followed both times the clause has been invoked

It boggles my mind that we are arguing a president can be impeached for “offending America”

How is this not the “my will be done” approach to government and democratic principles we are decrying. It’s not, it’s just “it’s ok when my side does it because I’m right”

*smh*

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Can you explain Articles 10 and 11 of Johnson's impeachment then to a layman? -- (edited) - Max Sep 24, 17:10 3
- I don't understand how the harmless error doctrine relates here (below) -- nm* - Max Sep 24, 18:42 1
  - It makes no difference because they clearly impeached based on crimes and misdemeanors. In any case if you firmly believe the congress does or should - JackDawson Sep 24, 19:29
- The harmless error doctrine. The allegations are sufficient to support an indictment on valid counts -- nm - JackDawson Sep 24, 18:30
I'm just saying if we're calling that a "high crime"... -- nm - Reagen Sep 24, 17:04 3
- “Other” -- nm - JackDawson Sep 24, 18:31
- constant treason route seems obvious -- nm - con_carne Sep 24, 17:29 1
  - "I am a maaaaaaan of constant treason ..." heheh -- nm - Beryllium Sep 24, 17:56
I'm really not arguing that "offending America" is a viable standard. I just am arguing that it is potentially broader than your reading. -- nm - pmb Sep 24, 16:53

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