The STABLE GENIUS Act

[dank69]

I see one of our Congress Critters provided a moment of lulz:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4742/text?r=61

 

[Amused]

Momma always said...

 

[dank69]

Momma always said...

Stable genius is as stable genius does.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

LOL!! Well done.

 

[Puffnstuff]

Donald is too smart to fall for that law.

 

[sdifox]

stable genius means he is comparing himself to horses so I have to agree with Trump that he is a genius, compared to horses.

 

[Sunburn74]

I think it's a good bill.

Basically it says anyone running for the presidency should have an official medical exam and that parts of the results should be publicly available. Currently people running just make up whatever they want in regards to their health report and then you end up with situations where Reagan has Alzheimer's dementia in office and Nixon is a raging alcoholic, with this facts coming out only when the public can't do anything about it. Heck had McCain beaten Obama you may have had a guy with brain cancer in office.

How is that not fair and in the public's best interest? It's exactly in line with the already established precedent to reveal taxes for the same reason.

 

[dank69]

I think it's a good bill.

Basically it says anyone running for presidency should have an official medical exam and that parts of the results should be publicly available. Currently people running just make up whatever they want in regards to their health report and then you end up with situations where Reagan has Alzheimer's dementia in office and Nixon is a raging alcoholic, with this facts coming out only when the public can't do anything about it.

How is that not fair and in the public's best interest? It's exactly in line with the already established precedent to reveal taxes for the same reason.

You say that like you don't believe that Trump was the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency.

 

[Sunburn74]

You say that like you don't believe that Trump was the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency.

Gee really? Have you seen that chiseled figure of his when he is out golfing? It is the envy of all men everywhere.

 

[interchange]

The chance to evaluate the actual legislation is undercut by the title even though it's funny.

 

[Mandres]

“Standardizing Testing and Accountability Before Large Elections Giving Electors Necessary Information for Unobstructed Selection Act” or the “STABLE GENIUS Act”.

Lol!

 

[momeNt]

I get that this is a joke, but the attempt to try and make "medical qualifications" for a President, either as a candidate, or post-election, is absolutely terrifying. It is directly taking power away from the people and putting it into a handful of individuals to determine the fate of the person who was elected by the people. If you want to get rid of him, there are articles of impeachment, short of that, they stay.

 

[CrackRabbit]

stable genius means he is comparing himself to horses so I have to agree with Trump that he is a genius, compared to horses.

No, sir. I don’t like it.

 

[Thebobo]

I see one of our Congress Critters provided a moment of lulz:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4742/text?r=61

haha thats great

 

[JSt0rm]

I get that this is a joke, but the attempt to try and make "medical qualifications" for a President, either as a candidate, or post-election, is absolutely terrifying. It is directly taking power away from the people and putting it into a handful of individuals to determine the fate of the person who was elected by the people. If you want to get rid of him, there are articles of impeachment, short of that, they stay.

I find it more terrifying that a pants shitting retard can be in charge of nukes.

 

[brycejones]

You say that like you don't believe that Trump was the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency.

Hey all his tests were exceedingly positive! He had the most positive medical tests ever!

 

[dank69]

I wonder if anyone from the liberal mainstream media will pick up on this bill?

 

[Darwin333]

I get that this is a joke, but the attempt to try and make "medical qualifications" for a President, either as a candidate, or post-election, is absolutely terrifying. It is directly taking power away from the people and putting it into a handful of individuals to determine the fate of the person who was elected by the people. If you want to get rid of him, there are articles of impeachment, short of that, they stay.

Well you aren't really taking power away from the people since a politician can simply lie about their health. I kind of like the idea, hell you can still let them run, but any serious health, mental or physical, issues that could impact their ability to fulfill their duties would be made public for them to continue to run.

 

[1sikbITCH]

I get that this is a joke, but the attempt to try and make "medical qualifications" for a President, either as a candidate, or post-election, is absolutely terrifying. It is directly taking power away from the people and putting it into a handful of individuals to determine the fate of the person who was elected by the people. If you want to get rid of him, there are articles of impeachment, short of that, they stay.

No it's not terrifying. They should be cleared before they can register to run. Everyone runs the same gauntlet and if they prove they are fit they can then run for President. Totally fair same for everyone.

 

[woolfe9998]

No it's not terrifying. They should be cleared before they can register to run. Everyone runs the same gauntlet and if they prove they are fit they can then run for President. Totally fair same for everyone.

If that's how we'd implement it, then I'd agree with Moment on this. But it isn't what the bill says. And I think it would be unconstitutional, since the Constitution sets the qualifications for POTUS as 35+ years of age and a natural born citizen. It says nothing about health. OTOH, requiring that the candidate submit to the exam and that the results be made public is more than reasonable and actually empowers voters by giving them more information.

 

[Thebobo]

No it's not terrifying. They should be cleared before they can register to run. Everyone runs the same gauntlet and if they prove they are fit they can then run for President. Totally fair same for everyone.

I had to take a physical years ago before I took my Gov Job. Not sure if they still require it.

 

[Smoblikat]

Flawless victory.

 

[sdifox]

No it's not terrifying. They should be cleared before they can register to run. Everyone runs the same gauntlet and if they prove they are fit they can then run for President. Totally fair same for everyone.

Put them through American Gladiator!

 

[Sunburn74]

Well you aren't really taking power away from the people since a politician can simply lie about their health. I kind of like the idea, hell you can still let them run, but any serious health, mental or physical, issues that could impact their ability to fulfill their duties would be made public for them to continue to run.

The bill doesn't disqualify the candidate but rather that it's an objective medical assessment for the people to actually trust. The person can still run; it's more that the early dementia or raging alcoholism he has will be revealed to the public.

 

[momeNt]

No it's not terrifying. They should be cleared before they can register to run. Everyone runs the same gauntlet and if they prove they are fit they can then run for President. Totally fair same for everyone.

Maybe you are right. Honestly, perhaps the same thing should be implemented at the polls.