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In reply to the discussion: The coup already occurred. [View all]truth2power
(8,219 posts)The Codes of Ethics of all the helping professions (Social Work, Psychology, etc.) have sections which address "Professional Impairment". If a social worker et. al. cannot perform work-related duties in a competent manner because of personal problems (and this includes burnout, as well as a number of other issues) he or she is expected to terminate his/her practice and seek help to ameliorate the situation.
Barak Obama took an oath to uphold the Constitution. If his actions (or lack thereof) are causing harm to the American people, then he cannot effectively perform his executive functions and should step down. I don't think it's too much of a stretch to say that our lives are in his hands.
I realize that the next person up to bat would probably be selected by the PTB. It's discouraging. I don't have a good answer.