“Among the Indians there have been no written laws. Customs handed down from generation to generation have been the only laws to guide them. Every one might act different from what was considered right, did he choose to do so, but such acts would bring upon him the censure of the Nation… This fear of censure acted as a mighty hand, binding all in one social honorable compact.” –George Copway, Ojibway chief, 1818-1863
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Yes, indeed. Censure.
This does not preclude impeachment, which is necessary for removal. If he will go on without authorization to commit more wars, we cannot stop at a censure.
Seems the fear of disapproval no longer guides many decisions.