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six string
born: 1949
gender: male
city: raleigh, nc
golo member since: July 27, 2007
about six string
"The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands...is the definition of tyranny." -- James Madison
"A candle that lights another candle loses none of its own light" -- anonymous
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favorite music: classical, folk, pop
favorite movies: casablanca
favorite hobbies: piano, guitar, golf, tennis, beer, camping
favorite tv shows: what's a "tv"?
favorite restaurants: those with food
favorite web sites: Don't know...haven't seen them all yet.
favorite vacation spots: beach, mountains, any golf course
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28 Day's till Alabama? Wonder if Mr. Bowden can run the table this year with the talent he has.
Go Wolfpack on August 28 and let's Roll that Tide Right back to Alabama.
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March 16, 2008 3:05 p.m.
Still, no prosecutor would attempt to pursue an indictment against a sitting president until Congress had availed itself of the impeachment process and removed the person from the office. In the event that they fail to do so, the person is open to indictment after leaving the office under normal circumstances. This is why Ford pardoned Nixon. Once Nixon left the office, he no longer enjoyed immunity and could have been (i.e. would have been) charged as a regular citizen.
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March 11, 2008 9:40 a.m.
Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party, (defendant), convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law.
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March 10, 2008 5:47 p.m.
Pretty deep, considering it's my life's work. :-D
"but other than impeachment and subsequent conviction of a sitting president, does Congress have any authority to bring charges of any kind regarding one who flagrantly violates the oath of office"
Congress doesn't, no. The power of Congress with regard to the President is spelled out in the Constitution, and extends to impeachment in the House (as provided for in Article I, Section 2, Clause 5) & trial / conviction in the Senate (Article I, Section 3, Clause 6.)
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