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Since you believe in checks and balances, do you believe Trump should be disqualified for running for office, for using violence, intimidation and lies to attem

Since you believe in checks and balances, do you believe Trump should be disqualified for running for office, for using violence, intimidation and lies to attempt to change the results of the last election? As a principled libertarian I'm sure the peaceful transfer of power is at the height of your concerns.

WalterBright 2y ago
I think I'll spare everyone from yet another Trump vs Harris debate.
- Sabinus 2y ago
  This is a repeated habit from supposedly principled people (who often complain about Democrat standards of behaviour) that are going to vote for Trump. "The greatest damage to democratic norms since the Civil War? Who cares?!?! He says he'll end all the wars and he'll get rid of the immigrants and end inflation! I couldn't POSSIBLY comment on Trump's political history though."
  - consteval 2y ago
    You're right of course but this isn't really the place to do it. Libertarians are, first and foremost, cowards. Trying to get them to actually tell you their political views is like trying to extract sugar from a stick of gum. There's no point in trying, just assume they're being dishonest about their positions on democracy and assume they'll vote for the candidate who threatens democracy. This election is already, more or less, completely fucked. Nobody is really approaching it in a reasonable way. Everyone, even on the left to an extent, just pretends that Trump hasn't repeatedly and continuously tried to threaten democracy. Instead, we're talking about who cackles more or how black Kamala is. So, at this point don't bother. Those who understand the threat to the US' legitimacy understand it, and those who don't, don't.
    - WalterBright 2y ago
      > Libertarians are, first and foremost, cowards Many people have complained here about my political views, and dang has appealed to me to dial it down.
- tzs 2y ago
  I don't see how answering their question would require a Trump vs. Harris debate. It was a question on whether doing what he did in 2020 should disqualify him from office regardless of who his opponent happens to be in this election. Their question would have been the same if they had asked it a a year ago before Trump was even the Republican nominee for President. Would you have said then you want to spare everyone from a Trump vs. Nikki Haley debate? Or a Trump vs. Ted Cruz debate? Or a Trump vs. Ron DeSantis debate?

WalterBright 2y ago

I think I'll spare everyone from yet another Trump vs Harris debate.

Sabinus 2y ago
This is a repeated habit from supposedly principled people (who often complain about Democrat standards of behaviour) that are going to vote for Trump. "The greatest damage to democratic norms since the Civil War? Who cares?!?! He says he'll end all the wars and he'll get rid of the immigrants and end inflation! I couldn't POSSIBLY comment on Trump's political history though."
- consteval 2y ago
  You're right of course but this isn't really the place to do it. Libertarians are, first and foremost, cowards. Trying to get them to actually tell you their political views is like trying to extract sugar from a stick of gum. There's no point in trying, just assume they're being dishonest about their positions on democracy and assume they'll vote for the candidate who threatens democracy. This election is already, more or less, completely fucked. Nobody is really approaching it in a reasonable way. Everyone, even on the left to an extent, just pretends that Trump hasn't repeatedly and continuously tried to threaten democracy. Instead, we're talking about who cackles more or how black Kamala is. So, at this point don't bother. Those who understand the threat to the US' legitimacy understand it, and those who don't, don't.
  - WalterBright 2y ago
    > Libertarians are, first and foremost, cowards Many people have complained here about my political views, and dang has appealed to me to dial it down.
tzs 2y ago
I don't see how answering their question would require a Trump vs. Harris debate. It was a question on whether doing what he did in 2020 should disqualify him from office regardless of who his opponent happens to be in this election. Their question would have been the same if they had asked it a a year ago before Trump was even the Republican nominee for President. Would you have said then you want to spare everyone from a Trump vs. Nikki Haley debate? Or a Trump vs. Ted Cruz debate? Or a Trump vs. Ron DeSantis debate?