The discussion centers around the necessity of President Obama's re-taking of the oath of office, particularly focusing on the legal implications of the timing and wording of the oath. Participants explore historical precedents, constitutional requirements, and the significance of the oath in the context of presidential power and legitimacy.
Participants express a range of views, with no clear consensus on whether the re-taking of the oath was necessary or if the initial oath sufficed. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the legal implications of the wording and timing of the oath.
Some participants note that the interpretation of the oath's wording and its implications for presidential power may depend on historical context and legal precedents, which are not fully agreed upon in the discussion.
" I will execute the Office of President of the United States, faithfullly..."LURCH said:I didn't watch the swearing in. What exactly did Mr Obabma say, in place of "...that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States..."? I heard that he missplaced the "faithfully," but I never heard where he placed it.
Vanadium 50 said:One can ask all sorts of trivial questions - like was Joe Biden George Bush's vice president for half an hour? Was Nancy Pelosi the Acting President for a few minutes?
Considering that this is a problem that takes a minute to fix, isn't it prudent to do it again no matter what?