What would happen if...?

[BillB]

What would happen if when Obama's term ends in January, 2017, he simply refuses to leave office?
He has shown sufficient disregard for the Constitution to make this plausible. He tramples at it at every opportunity.
He could create a phony crisis and say that circumstances make it necessary for him to stay on for awhile. Of course, "awhile" would be as long as he wants.
If any of our presidents would have done such a thing, I think Obama is the most likely.

[ralph]

well , you'd have an army of libs and lefties , dems and libs supporting him along with lots of others in the world . Course , mrobama doing that would be illegal .

[Red Oak]

Only Racist Tea Party rightwingnuts would oppose the King.

[ralph]

and all the 'americans in waiting' would also be there ready and willing to help out . Borders would probably be overrun .

[BillB]

But how would it unfold?
The courts would order him out, for sure. He would ignore them- that's for sure.
Would the military support him?
Who would be the ones to go into the White House and arrest him? Would anyone?

[planosteve]

Never happen. He can't wait to retire so he can spend all of his time on his two favorite activities; making speeches and playing bad golf.

[planosteve]

Never happen. He can't wait to retire so he can spend all of his time on his two favorite activities; making speeches and playing bad golf.

[GFB]

Same thing was said in Clinton's last two years.

[BillB]

Same thing was said in Clinton's last two years.

The country had not yet degenerated to a South American strong arm status like it has now.
A lot of things have changed since Clinton was president.

[BigTex]

And the same thing was said about George Bush. He was going to declare himself king for life. It's going to be like this forever more.

[ralph]

may you live in interesting times . Course I think that mrobama is way , way different than Clinton or gwb !!

[GFB]

Same thing was said in Clinton's last two years.

The country had not yet degenerated to a South American strong arm status like it has now.
A lot of things have changed since Clinton was president.

A bit hungover today?

[BillB]

Same thing was said in Clinton's last two years.

The country had not yet degenerated to a South American strong arm status like it has now.
A lot of things have changed since Clinton was president.

A bit hungover today?

Sure. That's what grilled salmon, turnip greens and cottage cheese will do to you. Especially if you wash it down with unsweetened tea.

[GFB]

[quote="GFB]

The country had not yet degenerated to a South American strong arm status like it has now.
A lot of things have changed since Clinton was president.[/quote]

A bit hungover today?[/quote]

Sure. That's what grilled salmon, turnip greens and cottage cheese will do to you. Especially if you wash it down with unsweetened tea.[/quote][/quote]

Ok, you get healthy points, but I'm thinking you haven't spent a lot of time in South America.