SR 108-25: Articles of Impeachment against Attorney General Truman (Gone to Trial)

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

What is the purpose of law? It is to represent the people.

The members of this body have another idea of law. They conceive a screen behind which the evil machinations of the enemies of this nation may proceed unmolested.

They speak of the law and see the cords to bind the limbs of the people, and leather and wool to silence them. They are the vultures circling o'erhead, ready to pick out their liver and eat up their substance!

Their objection to me is not that I have committed some pretended crime. Many among their number are rogues and criminals of the lowest order, protected only by a trick of the law. Their objection is that I do not allow myself to be bound and gagged as a fitting sacrifice to the bloodthirsty capitalists.

I will not be tricked by words and statutes to stray from my task. I am the people's servant. I labor for their liberty daily.

We have had enough clever men in this country. We will not any longer tolerate the farce of law employed to frustrate the will of the people.

These cutthroat, recalcitrant, and ungodly senators will make many speeches against me. But they are words, words, words. Let ACTIONS be the language of the people, and the fate of all those who oppose them!

So you are saying there is a Senate "Ungodly" Caucus?

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Our "esteemed" Attorney General's take on constitutional law:

As far as we are concerned, Mr. PiT—the "justice" for a region that does not even exist—has no authority to rule on this matter. If the court would like to supply another jurist, I will decide if they are acceptable to judge whatever complaints may come before this body.

Be careful what you wish for.

The court supplies, and I decide! If the entire crop is defective, we will start again. The people demand JUSTICE!!!

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

This may be a shock one of "Westin Radical principles" such as our attorney general, but he envisions law as an artifice construed to facilitate the power of those in power, who may ostensibly claim to operate for the good of the people but who is to say that they are. And if they aren't, what is to stop them at that point?

Law is indeed about restraint, it is about binding everyone equally so that no one group can claim absolute authority, nor can another utilize their advantageous position to deprive some group of their rights.

This administration, and especially the attorney general, has embraced the principles of Bonapartism, of Caesarism. That is say that an unrestrained tyrant with the acclaimed validation of majoritarian support. Once in power, said power is unlimited but "carried out in the name of the people", and thus totally not like those other authoritarian regimes. No such system has the right to call itself a society of free people. It is like equating classical forms of "democracy" with that of today. Sure everyone may be consulted, but individual rights do not exist and you effectively belong to the state.

To any person grounded in reality, no amount of majoritarian drapery will every change the core nature of a tyrannical government.

[Joseph Cao]

Given they have offered no other defense for thumbing their noses at another region, the Senate, the voters who elected two-thirds of the Senate, the Supreme Court, and basic constitutional reality itself I find it interesting that everyone involved is resorting to that last refuge of the populist scoundrel, “it is for THE PEOPLE.”

Not to mention the projection, of which I believe there is enough to run a slideshow of everyone Truman and company are trying to target off the side of the Willis Tower.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Proxy for a final vote with the original articles of impeachment, Aye!

[WD]

Requesting unanimous consent to waive the minimum debate time and proceed to a final vote.

If there is no objection to this, I will be opening a final vote shortly before 7:30 PM tonight.

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

I'm actually going to object because I wish to add the arrest warrants made for several senators who have committed no crimes to the list before we move to the Chief Justice. However since I am going out to a concert tonight I will be unable to write it until tomorrow morning.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

I am disappointed in myself, I was doing my utmost to avoid use of the word radical (since it is in some senses over used) in these events, and let it slip out last night.

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Amendment. Just got home from the concert (great show btw, check update soon)

ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT

A RESOLUTION.

Whereas, the Constitution provides that the Senate “shall have the sole Power to adopt and try Articles of Impeachment” and that civil officers of the Republic of Atlasia  “shall be removed from Office and disqualified from any office under the Republic of Atlasia for a period not exceeding two years" on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors; and

Whereas, Harry Truman, Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia, has in fact committed a multitude of high crimes and misdemeanors in blatant disregard to the laws of Atlasia and his oath of office;

Be it resolved, that Harry Truman, Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia, is hereby impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors and is hereby subject to all constitutional penalties prescribed by the Constitution and that the attached articles of impeachment be exhibited to the Atlasian Senate; and

Be it further resolved that these articles of impeachment exhibited by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia be in the name of itself and of the people of the Republic of Atlasia, against Harry Truman, Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia, in maintenance and support of its impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Article 1: DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS.

In his conduct while Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—Harry Truman engaged in high Crimes and Misdemeanors by depriving Atlasian citizens of their rights in violation of 18 U.S.C. 242.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued a pompous and long-winded directive along with DOJ-36.2.008 ordering the invasion of the Southern Region in violation of the Constitution despite no rebellion of invasion taking place, in direct violation of Article III, Section 5, Subsection 1 of the Fifth Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.010 ordering the unlawful imprisonment without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the Constitution.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.013 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of a Supreme Court justice without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the Constitution.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.015 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of five members of the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the Constitution.

These egregious acts are blatantly criminal under 18 U.S.C. 242 which reads:

Whoever, under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, willfully subjects any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of Atlasia ... shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.

Article 2: CONTEMPT OF COURT.

In his conduct while Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—Harry Truman engaged in high Crimes and Misdemeanors by committing contempt of court in violation of 18 U.S.C. 402.

On March 28, 2022, the Supreme Court issued an injunction prohibiting the Attorney General from issuing any orders invading or exercising control over the South.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman, in direct violation of the injunction issued a pompous and long-winded directive along with DOJ-36.2.008 ordering the invasion of the Southern Region in violation of the Constitution despite no rebellion of invasion taking place, in direct violation of Article III, Section 5, Subsection 1 of the Fifth Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.010 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of several officeholders without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the injunction.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.013 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of a Supreme Court justice hearing a case against him, in violation of the Constitution.

These egregious acts are blatantly criminal under 18 U.S.C. 402 which reads:

Any person ... willfully disobeying any lawful writ, process, order, rule, decree, or command of any court of Atlasia by doing any act or thing therein, or thereby forbidden, ... shall be punished by a fine under this title or imprisonment, or both.

Article 3: OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE.

In his conduct while Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—Harry Truman engaged in high Crimes and Misdemeanors by committing obstruction of justice in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1503.

On March 28, 2022, the Supreme Court issued an injunction prohibiting the Attorney General from issuing any orders invading or exercising control over the South.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman, in direct violation of the injunction issued a pompous and long-winded directive along with DOJ-36.2.008 ordering the invasion of the Southern Region in violation of the Constitution despite no rebellion of invasion taking place, in direct violation of Article III, Section 5, Subsection 1 of the Fifth Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.009 ordering the unlawful theft of government documents, including government documents relating to unlawful acts subject to an on-going legal matter.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.010 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of several officeholders without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the injunction.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.013 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of a Supreme Court justice hearing a case against him, in violation of the Constitution.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.015 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of five members of the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia who supported his impeachment, in violation of the Constitution.

These egregious acts are blatantly criminal under 18 U.S.C. 1503 which reads:

(a) Whoever corruptly or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication, influences, obstructs, or impedes, or endeavors to influence, obstruct, or impede, the due administration of justice, shall be punished as provided in subsection (b).

(b)The punishment for an offense under this section is ... imprisonment for not more than 10 years, a fine under this title, or both.

Article 4: ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING.

In his conduct while Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—Harry Truman engaged in high Crimes and Misdemeanors by engaging in kidnapping and attempted kidnapping in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1201.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.010 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of several officeholders without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the Constitution.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.013 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of a Supreme Court justice hearing a case against him, in violation of the Constitution.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.015 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of five members of the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia who supported his impeachment, in violation of the Constitution.

These egregious acts are blatantly criminal under 18 U.S.C. 1201 which reads:

(a)Whoever unlawfully seizes, confines, inveigles, decoys, kidnaps, abducts, or carries away and holds for ransom or reward or otherwise any person, except in the case of a minor by the parent thereof, when—

(1)the person is willfully transported in interstate or foreign commerce, regardless of whether the person was alive when transported across a State boundary, or the offender travels in interstate or foreign commerce ... shall be punished by imprisonment for any term of years or for life.

…

(d)Whoever attempts to violate subsection (a) shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than twenty years.

Article 5: THEFT UNDER COLOR OF LAW.

In his conduct while Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—Harry Truman engaged in high Crimes and Misdemeanors by stealing property under color of law in violation of 18 U.S.C. 654.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.009 ordering the unlawful theft of government documents, including government documents relating to unlawful acts subject to an on-going legal matter.

These egregious acts are blatantly criminal under 18 U.S.C. 654 which reads:

Whoever, being an officer or employee of Atlasia or of any department or agency thereof, embezzles or wrongfully converts to his own use the money or property of another ... in the execution of such office or employment, or under color or claim of authority as such officer or employee, shall be fined under this title or not more than the value of the money and property thus embezzled or converted, whichever is greater, or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.

[WD]

24 hours to object

[WD]

After the objection period has passed, I’m going to renew my unanimous consent request to proceed to a final vote.

[WD]

Weatherboy’s amendment is adopted

[WD]

ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT

A RESOLUTION.

Whereas, the Constitution provides that the Senate “shall have the sole Power to adopt and try Articles of Impeachment” and that civil officers of the Republic of Atlasia  “shall be removed from Office and disqualified from any office under the Republic of Atlasia for a period not exceeding two years" on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors; and

Whereas, Harry Truman, Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia, has in fact committed a multitude of high crimes and misdemeanors in blatant disregard to the laws of Atlasia and his oath of office;

Be it resolved, that Harry Truman, Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia, is hereby impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors and is hereby subject to all constitutional penalties prescribed by the Constitution and that the attached articles of impeachment be exhibited to the Atlasian Senate; and

Be it further resolved that these articles of impeachment exhibited by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia be in the name of itself and of the people of the Republic of Atlasia, against Harry Truman, Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia, in maintenance and support of its impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Article 1: DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS.

In his conduct while Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—Harry Truman engaged in high Crimes and Misdemeanors by depriving Atlasian citizens of their rights in violation of 18 U.S.C. 242.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued a pompous and long-winded directive along with DOJ-36.2.008 ordering the invasion of the Southern Region in violation of the Constitution despite no rebellion of invasion taking place, in direct violation of Article III, Section 5, Subsection 1 of the Fifth Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.010 ordering the unlawful imprisonment without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the Constitution.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.013 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of a Supreme Court justice without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the Constitution.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.015 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of five members of the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the Constitution.

These egregious acts are blatantly criminal under 18 U.S.C. 242 which reads:

Whoever, under color of any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, willfully subjects any person in any State, Territory, Commonwealth, Possession, or District to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of Atlasia ... shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and if bodily injury results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both; and if death results from the acts committed in violation of this section or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.

Article 2: CONTEMPT OF COURT.

In his conduct while Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—Harry Truman engaged in high Crimes and Misdemeanors by committing contempt of court in violation of 18 U.S.C. 402.

On March 28, 2022, the Supreme Court issued an injunction prohibiting the Attorney General from issuing any orders invading or exercising control over the South.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman, in direct violation of the injunction issued a pompous and long-winded directive along with DOJ-36.2.008 ordering the invasion of the Southern Region in violation of the Constitution despite no rebellion of invasion taking place, in direct violation of Article III, Section 5, Subsection 1 of the Fifth Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.010 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of several officeholders without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the injunction.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.013 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of a Supreme Court justice hearing a case against him, in violation of the Constitution.

These egregious acts are blatantly criminal under 18 U.S.C. 402 which reads:

Any person ... willfully disobeying any lawful writ, process, order, rule, decree, or command of any court of Atlasia by doing any act or thing therein, or thereby forbidden, ... shall be punished by a fine under this title or imprisonment, or both.

Article 3: OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE.

In his conduct while Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—Harry Truman engaged in high Crimes and Misdemeanors by committing obstruction of justice in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1503.

On March 28, 2022, the Supreme Court issued an injunction prohibiting the Attorney General from issuing any orders invading or exercising control over the South.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman, in direct violation of the injunction issued a pompous and long-winded directive along with DOJ-36.2.008 ordering the invasion of the Southern Region in violation of the Constitution despite no rebellion of invasion taking place, in direct violation of Article III, Section 5, Subsection 1 of the Fifth Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.009 ordering the unlawful theft of government documents, including government documents relating to unlawful acts subject to an on-going legal matter.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.010 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of several officeholders without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the injunction.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.013 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of a Supreme Court justice hearing a case against him, in violation of the Constitution.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.015 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of five members of the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia who supported his impeachment, in violation of the Constitution.

These egregious acts are blatantly criminal under 18 U.S.C. 1503 which reads:

(a) Whoever corruptly or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication, influences, obstructs, or impedes, or endeavors to influence, obstruct, or impede, the due administration of justice, shall be punished as provided in subsection (b).

(b)The punishment for an offense under this section is ... imprisonment for not more than 10 years, a fine under this title, or both.

Article 4: ATTEMPTED KIDNAPPING.

In his conduct while Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—Harry Truman engaged in high Crimes and Misdemeanors by engaging in kidnapping and attempted kidnapping in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1201.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.010 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of several officeholders without a grand jury or any due process, in violation of the Constitution.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.013 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of a Supreme Court justice hearing a case against him, in violation of the Constitution.

On April 14, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.015 ordering the unlawful imprisonment of five members of the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia who supported his impeachment, in violation of the Constitution.

These egregious acts are blatantly criminal under 18 U.S.C. 1201 which reads:

(a)Whoever unlawfully seizes, confines, inveigles, decoys, kidnaps, abducts, or carries away and holds for ransom or reward or otherwise any person, except in the case of a minor by the parent thereof, when—

(1)the person is willfully transported in interstate or foreign commerce, regardless of whether the person was alive when transported across a State boundary, or the offender travels in interstate or foreign commerce ... shall be punished by imprisonment for any term of years or for life.

…

(d)Whoever attempts to violate subsection (a) shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than twenty years.

Article 5: THEFT UNDER COLOR OF LAW.

In his conduct while Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia—and in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of Attorney General of the Republic of Atlasia and, to the best of his ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia, and in violation of his constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed—Harry Truman engaged in high Crimes and Misdemeanors by stealing property under color of law in violation of 18 U.S.C. 654.

On April 9, 2022, Harry Truman issued DOJ-36.2.009 ordering the unlawful theft of government documents, including government documents relating to unlawful acts subject to an on-going legal matter.

These egregious acts are blatantly criminal under 18 U.S.C. 654 which reads:

Whoever, being an officer or employee of Atlasia or of any department or agency thereof, embezzles or wrongfully converts to his own use the money or property of another ... in the execution of such office or employment, or under color or claim of authority as such officer or employee, shall be fined under this title or not more than the value of the money and property thus embezzled or converted, whichever is greater, or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.

A final vote is now open. Please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

AYE!

[West_Midlander]

Aye

[Continential]

Aye

[Mr. Reactionary]

Aye

[Joseph Cao]

Aye.

[beesley]

It might have been fun for a few moments, but for the sake of the game and those who wish to play it, regretfully, Aye.

[OSR stands with Israel]

Aye

[WD]

Nay

[If my soul was made of stone]

NAY

[S019]

NAY

[Former President tack50]

Aye

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Aye