• Python@programming.devEnglish
    203·
    18 days ago

    Genuine question, but why is Trump even allowed to run? I vaguely know that there are some restrictions on who can become President (you have to be a certain age and be born in the USA iirc), how can it be that “Hasn’t been convicted for any crimes recently” isn’t a requirement?

    • lime!@feddit.nuEnglish
      231·
      18 days ago

      because political dissidents who are in jail for trying to overthrow a dictatorship should also be able to run. it’s one of those unfortunate situations where this would be a good thing to have under an authoritarian government…

      • Echo Dot@feddit.ukEnglish
        141·
        18 days ago

        Under an authorisation government though I assume the law would be rescinded, so it’s not really protecting anybody.

        • OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.mlEnglish
          51·
          18 days ago

          I mean becoming an authoritarian government to prevent an authoritarian government doesn’t really make sense

          • Echo Dot@feddit.ukEnglish
            11·
            18 days ago

            That’s like saying we shouldn’t send anyone to prison because some of them might be innocent. You have to try your best with a system but that system has to be robust enough that it cannot be abused otherwise it will end up being abused.

        • lime!@feddit.nuEnglish
          81·
          18 days ago

          of course not. the american “system of checks and balances” only works if everyone plays by the rules.

    • Echo Dot@feddit.ukEnglish
      31·
      18 days ago

      I feel like they should introduce a rule that says that if you’re more bronzer than flesh, you’re not allowed to stand.