You know, I thought I’d seen it all. I really did. But then a former president decides to argue that his own actions to overturn an election are protected by his day job. Let that sink in for a moment. It’s like a plumber flooding your house and then saying, “Hey, pipes are my profession, so you can’t sue me.”
The latest episode in this never-ending circus is the motion to dismiss the charges against you-know-who for allegedly trying to interfere with the 2020 election. His legal team is basically saying, “He was just doing his presidential duties.” Presidential duties? Since when did subverting democracy make it onto the job description?
But wait, it gets better. The prosecution, led by Jack Smith, fires back with a response that’s sharper than a chef’s knife. They point out that even presidents are not above the law. Imagine that! Who would’ve thought that in a democracy, the leader is actually subject to the same rules as the rest of us mere mortals?
The defense argues that he had “absolute immunity.” Absolute immunity? What is he, a diplomatic virus? Last time I checked, absolute immunity is the stuff of fairy tales and comic books. Even Superman had kryptonite, for crying out loud!
And let’s talk about this notion of “official acts.” If attempting to overturn an election is an official act, then I’m the Queen of England. Using official power to cling to office isn’t just unethical; it’s like setting the Constitution on fire and roasting marshmallows over it.
The prosecution didn’t just poke holes in the defense’s argument; they blasted it with a cannon. They reminded everyone that the president’s powers are not a get-out-of-jail-free card. If they were, we’d all be in deep trouble. Imagine every leader doing whatever they pleased because, hey, it’s part of their “official duties.”
But here’s the kicker: the defense is trying to delay the trial. Shocking, I know. Next thing you’ll tell me is that water is wet. Delaying tactics in legal proceedings are as surprising as traffic on a Monday morning. They’re hoping that if they stall long enough, people will just forget about it. Newsflash: we have the attention span of goldfish, but this is one fishbowl we can’t ignore.
At the end of the day, this isn’t just about one person. It’s about the integrity of our democratic system. If we let this slide, we’re basically handing out free passes for future leaders to do whatever they want. Today it’s election interference; tomorrow it’s declaring every day “National Golf Day” at taxpayer expense.
So, let’s cut through the noise. The argument that a president can’t be prosecuted for actions taken while in office is like saying a chef can’t be sued for serving poisonous food because cooking is their job. No one is above the law, and if you think you are, then maybe you should find a new planet to live on.
In conclusion, the motion to dismiss is not just a legal maneuver; it’s an insult to our intelligence. It’s like they’re trying to sell us a broken toaster by calling it a vintage appliance. We’re not buying it, and neither should the court.
Justice isn’t a buffet where you pick and choose what applies to you. It’s an all-or-nothing deal, and it’s high time we all got served the same meal.