Who is second in line with respect to the military?? (see below)?

Question

military enlistment oath says you are sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution. It also says you will "obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice."

But it says to uphold and defend the Constitution first. The President is to be obeyed as long as his orders are legal and do not subvert the constitution. and so....
since the prez holds dear to his heart that the "Constitution is just a piece of paper" and since he has basically stepped all over it, despite his being commander in chief (lower case on purpose) is there any regulation/law that says that another high ranking member of government who BELIEVES in the Constitution cannot take over the reigns of the MILITARY.

humm what's the matter Mark? questions getting to you. It was a legitimate question you see. Look you silly, I'm a female, age 24, educated, have traveled extensively. You don't scare me me with your ATTEMPT at intimidation. With that in mind, if you dislike my questions, or anyone else's for that matter, it's simple. Just move on to another one more to your liking and limited knowledge.

Answer 1

Depending on the exact wording of the military enlistment oath, there was probably some sort of provision intended for the military to be able to "overthrow" a despotic president. In order to be successful though, there would have to be a great deal of agreement between many military leaders, and an extremely obvious and strong case against the president.

Answer 2

In a time of War the President is second in line with respect to the military, Congress is the first. That is of course should they delegate their authority and powers to the President such as the "War Powers Act" in which case they allow the President to conduct the war on behalf of the Congress. Any action he or she seems necessary no longer will require a congressional decree. This kind of action is usually done by a weak Congress who wants only to hold one man responsible and not the rest of the herd. Something else you may not know is that Congress, the President, and the Military hold to "You can delegate authority but not responsiblity". They can at any time recall that act and take control at anytime.

Answer 3

Well, those are those I've watched earlier than and might suggest: Honey & Clover Special A Clannad K-On Kobato Hakushaku to Yousei Kaichou wa Maid-sama (nonetheless ongoing on the second) La Corda d'Oro Shugo Chara

Answer 4

Hey, that's a great idea you've got there, bunky. We'll make it okay for everyone in the military to interpret not only the enlistment oath any way they want to, but the Constitution too.

Anytime I need a good laugh I just drop in to POLITICS & GOVERNMENT and surf until I find some assinine rant like this one.

Answer 5

Who would you like, Cheney? And I don't see any action by the President that has "subverted" the constitution. Every action taken has had the approval of congress. Including the Democrats.
Interesting that the only person that supposely "overheard" that "piece of paper" quote was a liberal reporter.

Answer 6

And that is why congress must approve war/use of force Nice try but I have taken that oath and served under Clinton (remember the meaning of the word "is")

Please provide a link to the "just a piece of paper" quote

Answer 7

Why are you wasting electrons with this type of circular argument?

Get a job and do something with your life.

Answer 8

Second in line is the VP. Go ahead make his day.

Answer 9

Have you found the shadow from the grassy knoll yet?


Did you ever serve?


Nevermind. I already can tell what your answer would be.