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[-] python@programming.dev 29 points 4 months 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.nu 41 points 4 months 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...

[-] thedarkfly@feddit.nl 7 points 4 months ago

It probably wouldn't be allowed under an authoritarian government though...

[-] lime@feddit.nu 12 points 4 months ago

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

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