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Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 6:22pm

Trump must conform with constitution or he will be removed, ex Bush adviser Richard Painter says

The Trump presidency is only days old and already there are serious moves to have him forced out of office, and the man leading the charge is from the President's own political party.

Richard Painter is a lawyer who advised former president George W Bush on ethics. He could not bring himself to vote for Donald Trump, admitting he supported instead Mr Trump's Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton.

He has many concerns about the new President — his attitude to the media, his pledge to ban Muslim immigration, and deporting Mexicans — but he is really zeroing in on the billionaire businessman's connections to international companies and countries.

"What is unconstitutional is for anyone holding a position of trust within the United States Government to be receiving profits and other benefits from dealing with foreign governments and companies controlled by foreign governments," Mr Painter told 7.30.

Unconstitutional? Yes, according to Mr Painter. He says other constitutional lawyers support his view. That means Mr Trump could face impeachment proceedings.

Mr Painter said Mr Trump could also be exposed in ways other than those relating to his business dealings.

"By having the President's name on buildings, that is a potential terrorist target," he said.

"There are complications that could come up with the President's investments overseas in countries where there's tensions and the United States has to resolve — for example a dispute between Russia and Turkey.

"We shouldn't have a president invested in either Russia or Turkey. He should not have a dog in the hunt."

Mr Trump has distanced himself from his business interests, handing control of his companies to his sons. Mr Painter maintains that is not good enough.

"The key issue is who owns the businesses? If he owns the businesses, then he is in receipt of the foreign government money that is paid to the businesses and that's a violation of our constitution."

Mr Painter conceded impeachment was highly unlikely.

He said he expected Mr Trump would "figure this out".

But Mr Painter said that did not mean just sorting out his business affairs — the President will need to be careful in all areas of his administration.

"That also means the provisions of the constitution that protect Americans from discrimination based on their religious faith," he said.

"We are not going to be keeping a registry of Muslims in America, we are not going to be deporting Muslims, we are not going to be barring people from coming into our country because of their religion."

Of course, Mr Trump won office by pledging to, "make America great again". He rallied many of his supporters by targeting those groups he believes are a threat to the US.

Mr Painter admitted he did not vote for Mr Trump, despite his strong ties to the Republican Party.

But, he said Mr Trump was his President — the President for all Americans — and he must be held to account.

"He will conform with the constitution or we will remove him. That is done in the United States," he said.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-23/trump-will-conform-or-be-removed-former-bu...

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and so the dog and pony show begins .....

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I hope that bitch who was running their brothels for them gets raped with a cactus.

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John Smith Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 75097 Gender:	Re: Trump faces impreachment - ALREADY Reply #1 - Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 8:27pm where are all the trumpites? busy with their heads shoved up their arses?
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 139232 Gender:	Re: Trump faces impreachment - ALREADY Reply #2 - Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 8:33pm The bloated douche-bag is going down
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Agnes Gold Member Offline fish dinner Posts: 6081 Bedford Park rnd	Re: Trump faces impreachment - ALREADY Reply #3 - Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 8:37pm I think the trumpites were hoping he would have something up his sleeve..kinda looks like what they saw is what they actually got, but more awesome than in his actual campaign.. ? I'm not surprised..
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John Smith Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 75097 Gender:	Re: Trump faces impreachment - ALREADY Reply #4 - Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 8:38pm greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 8:33pm: The bloated douche-bag is going down and it's the traditional republicans who will drag him down.
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Reply #5 - Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 8:43pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 8:33pm:

The bloated douche-bag is going down Grin

Unlike you obviously. You clearly stated you would leave if Trump became President,.

You Sir are nothing more than a common f vicking liar.

I do hope that ALL on this forum acknowledge this and make no comment on your comments forthwith.

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John Smith Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 75097 Gender:	Re: Trump faces impreachment - ALREADY Reply #6 - Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 8:44pm kemal wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 8:43pm: Unlike you obviously. you could try to impeach him? of course, if that doesn't work, you can always get over it.
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Reply #7 - Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 8:46pm

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I thought you said Trump was going to win.

Don't sit on the fence - make a decision.

I can tell you right now, that without a shadow of a doubt, Trump will not win the upcoming Presidential election.

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issuevoter Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 9200 The Great State of Mind Gender:	Re: Trump faces impreachment - ALREADY Reply #8 - Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 10:37pm If the people with whom I disagree, all leave the Forum, it won't be any fun anymore.
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 139232 Gender:	Re: Trump faces impreachment - ALREADY Reply #9 - Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 11:00pm issuevoter wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 10:37pm: If the people with whom I disagree, all leave the Forum, it won't be any fun anymore. Exactly. Imagine how boring that would be. "Sprinty, I think Trump is just divine". "Oh, so do I , Panther. So do I". "Okay, well ... talk tomorrow then? Bye". "Bye".
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Reply #10 - Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 11:09pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 11:00pm:

issuevoter wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 10:37pm:

If the people with whom I disagree, all leave the Forum, it won't be any fun anymore.

Exactly.

Imagine how boring that would be.

"Sprinty, I think Trump is just divine".

"Oh, so do I , Panther. So do I".

"Okay, well ... talk tomorrow then? Bye".

"Bye".

Thank heavens the bin-straighteners are back in charge.

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Reply #11 - Jan 24^th, 2017 at 12:13am

John Smith wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 6:22pm:

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"What is unconstitutional is for anyone holding a position of trust within the United States Government to be receiving profits and other benefits from dealing with foreign governments and companies controlled by foreign governments," Mr Painter told 7.30.

Unconstitutional? Yes, according to Mr Painter. He says other constitutional lawyers support his view.

So why are the lefties silent about the Saudis and Qatar giving money to Hillary, did they buy the DemocRATS to help with the sunni vs shia war in Yemen?

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Leftists and the Ayatollahs have a lot in common when it comes to criticism of Islam, they don't tolerate it.

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Reply #12 - Jan 24^th, 2017 at 6:17am

Baronvonrort wrote on Jan 24^th, 2017 at 12:13am:

John Smith wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 6:22pm:

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"What is unconstitutional is for anyone holding a position of trust within the United States Government to be receiving profits and other benefits from dealing with foreign governments and companies controlled by foreign governments," Mr Painter told 7.30.

Unconstitutional? Yes, according to Mr Painter. He says other constitutional lawyers support his view.

So why are the lefties silent about the Saudis and Qatar giving money to Hillary, did they buy the DemocRATS to help with the sunni vs shia war in Yemen?

Or why Russia gave Hillary millions to pave the way for ownership of 20% of Americas uranium?
Conflict of interest ....... nah! Anything Hillary did was OK - Everything Donald does is a crime.

Simple narrative for simple minds.

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Reply #13 - Jan 24^th, 2017 at 7:04am

John Smith wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 6:22pm:

"What is unconstitutional is for anyone holding a position of trust within the United States Government to be receiving profits and other benefits from dealing with foreign governments and companies controlled by foreign governments," Mr Painter told 7.30.

That is old and for the most part irrelevant news. No question the the fat dayglo orange Julius Caesar will be impeached but not for this.

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Reply #14 - Jan 24^th, 2017 at 11:01am

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 11:00pm:

issuevoter wrote on Jan 23^rd, 2017 at 10:37pm:

If the people with whom I disagree, all leave the Forum, it won't be any fun anymore.

Exactly.

Imagine how boring that would be.

"Sprinty, I think Trump is just divine".

"Oh, so do I , Panther. So do I".

"Okay, well ... talk tomorrow then? Bye".

"Bye".

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