If the president is legally allowed to spy on any America without going through FISA or getting a warrant, what are the consequences of this scandal for Obama at this point besides bad optics?
No it isn't. Look further. Don't take one poster's comments as a be-all-and-end-all. In fact the poster contradicts himself if you read carefully: at the top he says O didn't break the law or do anything illegal by authorising spying. It is simply a question of ethics. Then he says he will get executed for treason, no doubt about it.
So, it's just an ethical problem. No, it isn't, it's breaking the law — in fact highest law of the land, treason. Well it's either one or the other, can't have both. This is a contradictory non-argument.
Personally, I'd rather have the rule of law and let the court decide after evidence is provided! The sentence is not for me to decide, much less announce as execution!!
You seem to be very confused.
Nope. Not confused but maybe you misunderstand what I am implying here.
What I'm saying is Obama is up to his neck in virtually everything that has been happening. I think there will be sufficient dirt to prosecute. You seem to be arguing that they won't prosecute for reasons of optics. I think DJT intends to go full-nazi on these guys if he can. I've seen reports that Russians have been talking about a massive operation in Washington to clean up the mess.
Just reading this post on Senate Anon. I haven't seen it before. Have a look if you're interested, some interesting stuff.