Do you believe a U.S. president will ever be incarcerated for constitutional offenses?

Question

Abuse of executive privilege, subterfuge, intelligence violations, civil or human, war crimes, and add your own

Answer 1

Sounds like you are defining our current commander in thief.  If the democrats expand their majority, win the white house, then anything could be possible

Answer 2

Based on past history, probably not.  Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon for the good of the nation -- because of the fallout from prosecuting a former president.  He took a LOT of flack for it -- indeed, he basically sacrificed his own political future -- but he was certain that it was the best thing for the nation.  Sure enough, years later Ted Kennedy (who severely criticized Ford at the time) changed his mind and I've heard him praise Ford for the courage and wisdom he showed. It was a selfless act for the good of the nation. We can wish that future Presidents will show that kind of virtue if the issue ever comes up.  But public opinion can be a powerful thing -- even when self-destructive in terms of the country's welfare. In such a context, citizens need to think beyond their personal opinions/biases/anger and think about the long-term implications for the Presidency and for the country -- including International geopolitical issues.  That is a context when we can hope that our leaders will show better judgment than the demagogues.

Answer 3

I'm beginning to have serious doubts that it's possible.  You may want to Google Lawrence W. Britt's "14 identifying characteristics of fascism".  It's an eye opener, but a bit depressing.

Answer 4

.  Yes.  Almost happened with Richard Nixon.  To accept the pardon, he had to admit guilt.

Answer 5

Bush will definitely be incarcerated for constitutional offenses including treason.  

Answer 6

No.

Bill Clinton openly admitted to committing a felony while in office, and was never even removed from office for it. If he could get away with that, I doubt that the Senate would imprison any President.

Richard

Answer 7

"Commander-in-thief" - I like that.

I doubt it - you're talking about national prestige here.

Although if anybody deserves to stand trial, Bush does.

Answer 8

Only for treason. That is the single crime defined in the Constitution. Otherwise, no it won't happen.