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1. skeledrew · 1789650821 · focus · HN ↗

   So... what's gonna be done about it? The recent precedent has been to invade the country, grab the president and try them.

   1. belorn · 1789687217 · focus · HN ↗

      It would be good if future elected politicians would choose to remove the president power to starting wars or killing people in special military operations. I am reminded of this 13 year old rap news video being very prophetic, including mentioning bombing Iran. <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=WpMPu5p_QXU" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=WpMPu5p_QXU

      1. skeledrew · 1789692582 · focus · HN ↗

         It doesn&#x27;t really matter what powers the president is &quot;given&quot;. As seen with this current US president, there&#x27;re always ways to grab more power, directly or indirectly, no matter what checks are in place. And there are certain things that a president has to be allowed in some way for them to be able to act as a president in the first place, which preempts making them fully off limits.

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