Should it not be a prerequisite for the presidency that the person be a decent human being?

Sep 1, 2020 · 5:21 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
Prior to 2016, we took it and many other things for granted. As you said we get the government we deserve.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Yes but that would rule out 95% of the candidates...
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Replying to @marwilliamson
That never was a requirenent before. Check your history, dear.
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That would be a nice change.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Yes. That rules Trump and Biden out.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Not necessarily, but if you choose to be a public servant, the interest of the public should precede your own. And thanks to this president, that norm may have to be legislated, with criminal liability, going forward.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Who decides what determines “decency”?
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Sure if the presidency was like a beauty pageant
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