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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/10225096

xkcd #2875: 2024

https://xkcd.com/2875/

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It wasn't originally constitutionally required, but presidents who served two terms have traditionally followed George Washington's example and gotten false teeth.

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[–] killeronthecorner 39 points 10 months ago

"Light hearted election joke" feels like an oxymoron at this point, but this really hit the spot!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Only applies to black democrats.

Whitish-orange Republicans don't have to worry about the constitution, if modern events tell us anything.

[–] LemmyKnowsBest 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Trump was only elected president once. He qualifies to run again. unfortunately.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 10 months ago (1 children)

No, he does not. That was the whole 14th's point when ratified after the Civil War.

[–] LemmyKnowsBest 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

A term is 4 years. USA president cannot serve more than two terms which is a total of 8 years. Trump only served one term. Trump only served 4 years.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

You're thinking of the 22nd.