In Major Blow To Democracy, Supreme Court Rules Voters Can Vote For Favorite Candidate

[Votto]

In Major Blow To Democracy, Supreme Court Rules Voters Can Vote For Favorite Candidate
U.S.·Mar 4, 2024 · BabylonBee.com
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a stunning unanimous decision that dealt a shocking blow to democracy, the United States Supreme Court affirmed that people can vote for the candidate they want.
The landmark ruling, issued just as the 2024 Presidential Election prepared to ramp up, presents a grave new threat to American freedom, as all nine justices declared that voters can, in defiance of what the ruling authorities may want, select their preferred candidate.
"We've never seen democracy in such danger," said black and gay White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who is black and gay. "Today's ruling from the Supreme Court now adds credence to the belief held by fringe extremists that they are allowed to select the candidate they want in an election. This is terrifying."

The state of Colorado had boldly and bravely attempted to preserve democracy by removing former President Donald Trump from the ballot, but the nation's highest court ended all hope that freedom and liberty would reign. "We don't have a country anymore," said a despondent Rachel Maddow. "You mean to tell me that — in a DEMOCRACY — people can just go out and vote for whoever they want?! Why don't you just burn the Constitution already? No, seriously, can we burn it?"
At publishing time, Democrats at all levels of government across the country decried the ruling as the end of America as we know it, ushering in a new and dangerous era of people getting to vote for the candidate they want to be in charge.

 

[Votto]

This can't be allowed to continue. If people are allowed to vote for who they want, it will be the end of the DNC and democracy.

 

[turbofish]

You know, they are just following the law.

 

[progressive hunter]

 

[MarathonMike]

In Major Blow To Democracy, Supreme Court Rules Voters Can Vote For Favorite Candidate
U.S.·Mar 4, 2024 · BabylonBee.com
Click here to view this article with reduced ads.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a stunning unanimous decision that dealt a shocking blow to democracy, the United States Supreme Court affirmed that people can vote for the candidate they want.
The landmark ruling, issued just as the 2024 Presidential Election prepared to ramp up, presents a grave new threat to American freedom, as all nine justices declared that voters can, in defiance of what the ruling authorities may want, select their preferred candidate.
"We've never seen democracy in such danger," said black and gay White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who is black and gay. "Today's ruling from the Supreme Court now adds credence to the belief held by fringe extremists that they are allowed to select the candidate they want in an election. This is terrifying."

The state of Colorado had boldly and bravely attempted to preserve democracy by removing former President Donald Trump from the ballot, but the nation's highest court ended all hope that freedom and liberty would reign. "We don't have a country anymore," said a despondent Rachel Maddow. "You mean to tell me that — in a DEMOCRACY — people can just go out and vote for whoever they want?! Why don't you just burn the Constitution already? No, seriously, can we burn it?"
At publishing time, Democrats at all levels of government across the country decried the ruling as the end of America as we know it, ushering in a new and dangerous era of people getting to vote for the candidate they want to be in charge.

What's next? Will the FBI be forced into investigating crimes? Will Homeland Security be coerced into protecting our country and it's citizens?

 

[Votto]

What's next? Will the FBI be forced into investigating crimes? Will Homeland Security be coerced into protecting our country and it's citizens?

NEVER!!!

 

[theHawk]

 

[mamooth]

Ah, let the Trump cult tears flow.

Trump cultists have been counting on the "STATES CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT WITH THEIR ELECTIONS!" legal theory to get corrupt state legislatures to overturn election results.

The SC just trashed that. The SC says states have to submit to federal authority in regards to elections.

Now Republicans have no chance. After all, if they can't cheat, they can't win.

Didn't think this through, eh dumbasses? Anyways, know that Democrats are laughing hard at you.

 

[Calypso Jones]

Ah, let the Trump cult tears flow.

Trump cultists have been counting on the "STATES CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT WITH THEIR ELECTIONS!" legal theory to get corrupt state legislatures to overturn election results.

The SC just trashed that. The SC says states have to submit to federal authority in regards to elections.

Now Republicans have no chance. After all, if they can't cheat, they can't win.

Didn't think this through, eh dumbasses? Anyways, know that Democrats are laughing hard at you.

no..with determining their stands on abortion. and Trans mutilations.

 

[merrill]

Browse the Constitution Annotated

Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection and Other Rights

Section 3 Disqualification from Holding Office
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.

The above does not say an individual cannot run for office, neither does it suggest use of a 5th amendment bypass of the 14th Amendment

However it does say No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.

Thus we can say sure Trump can run BUT he cannot hold any office with within the federal,state or local offices of government.

To alter anything that is said in the 14th Amendment 3rd section requires a Constitutional Amendment approved by the house and senate.

 

[jwoodie]

Browse the Constitution Annotated

Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection and Other Rights

Section 3 Disqualification from Holding Office
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.

The above does not say an individual cannot run for office, neither does it suggest use of a 5th amendment bypass of the 14th Amendment

However it does say No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.

Thus we can say sure Trump can run BUT he cannot hold any office with within the federal,state or local offices of government.

To alter anything that is said in the 14th Amendment 3rd section requires a Constitutional Amendment approved by the house and senate.

Who decides if someone has engaged in insurrection? The New York Times?

Have you ever heard of due process?

 

[dudmuck]

Who decides if someone has engaged in insurrection? The New York Times?

Have you ever heard of due process?

due process is for civil law and criminal law. Eligibility to hold an official office requires meeting certain criteria.

 

[hadit]

due process is for civil law and criminal law. Eligibility to hold an official office requires meeting certain criteria.

Which we now all understand is something states can't do on their own. Congress has to do it.

 

[hadit]

Browse the Constitution Annotated

Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection and Other Rights

Section 3 Disqualification from Holding Office
No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.

The above does not say an individual cannot run for office, neither does it suggest use of a 5th amendment bypass of the 14th Amendment

However it does say No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.

Thus we can say sure Trump can run BUT he cannot hold any office with within the federal,state or local offices of government.

To alter anything that is said in the 14th Amendment 3rd section requires a Constitutional Amendment approved by the house and senate.

You keep saying that, I hear it helps when the voices get too loud.