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Escurumbele
(4,100 posts)what he is?" That worries me the most. Blind obedience when they know many of his "orders" are illegal...WHY?
SheltieLover
(81,039 posts)malaise
(296,704 posts)Slobby really is clueless re the Constitution and he lies better than a corpse.
Blatantly illegal and unconstitutional. Bwaaah! Take dat Slobby!
The Wizard
(13,774 posts)Getting a conviction in the Senate is a different animal. Trump could abort his daughter's pregnancy and eat the fetus on Pay Per View and all the toxic cult would say is, "He must have been pretty hungry."
OLDMDDEM
(3,210 posts)dweller
(28,483 posts)and his dentures are loose
Bumbling imbecile hates the world
sad
😀
✌🏻
mobeau69
(12,400 posts)lastlib
(28,360 posts)The entire world hates him, and the mule he rode in on.
That was one angry little boy we saw today. My mama would've slapped me into Pettis County if I had acted like he did at his rant conference.
He road in on an elephant.
lastlib
(28,360 posts)Up their hiney with a porcupiney (as someone said yesterday).
Irish_Dem
(81,676 posts)MLWR
(1,049 posts)Irish_Dem
(81,676 posts)They didn't think he would attack them.
Tom Dyer
(382 posts)Justice matters.
(9,861 posts)They always thought the leopards would only eat other people's faces, starting with Democratic libs.
They never thought the leopards would eat their face
RandomNumbers
(19,200 posts)Surely there are cases already in the works that would provide the opportunity.
If only Roberts, Barrett, and Gorsuch would wake up on this point. The others are beyond hope.
bluestarone
(22,263 posts)BeneteauBum
(570 posts)Stop, rewind, and play it again. This creature is truly is a demented imbecile.
Peace ☮️
NH Ethylene
(31,370 posts)And I hope the GOP did as well.
I found it especially disturbing that he mentioned the justices' families. (Almost Tony Soprano style)
Irish_Dem
(81,676 posts)Of course he named the families, on purpose.
To humiliate all of them and to put them in danger.
He is such an evil man.
bamagal62
(4,513 posts)Had to finally turn the channel.
Grim Chieftain
(1,829 posts)I caught myself reaching for the Chardonnay. He's not worth it.
Skittles
(172,038 posts)FUCK EVERYONE who ever voted for or enabled that fascist fuck
* AND THAT INCLUDES THE SUPREME COURT
underpants
(196,754 posts)underpants
(196,754 posts)in his actions preceding this.
MadameButterfly
(4,085 posts)Will they do what he says or what they say?
dalton99a
(94,544 posts)dweller
(28,483 posts)✌🏻
underpants
(196,754 posts)Hes very good at reading language too
GoodRaisin
(10,961 posts)Of course.
617Blue
(2,526 posts)niyad
(132,898 posts)IcyPeas
(25,564 posts)PEDOPHILE
Blue Owl
(59,254 posts)malaise
(296,704 posts)Impeach him
Grim Chieftain
(1,829 posts)If not, I shudder to think how much more damage he can do and get away with.
NJCher
(43,265 posts)Haven't seen anything this "beautiful" since Pam Batty!
NJCher
(43,265 posts)He's reading the speech and he stumbled over "thank you for your attention to this matter."
This is just too funny for words!!!
NJCher
(43,265 posts)that he doesn't know how it sounds when he says he's "proud" of Kavanaugh.
Even Kavanaugh is cringing.
lostincalifornia
(5,419 posts)happen our Democracy is gone.
spooky3
(38,699 posts)I dont want to hear any BS speculation about 2028 right now.
StarryNite
(12,144 posts)He belongs in prison.
The irony is that he is the one who is violating the Constitution
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/live-blog/-trump-tariffs-ruling-supreme-court-live-updates-rcna252655
AllaN01Bear
(29,629 posts)malaise
(296,704 posts)Mitch McConnell says 'no room for doubt' Trump tariffs were 'illegal'
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a former longtime leader of his party in the Senate and frequent Trump critic, said in a statement on the Supreme
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/live-blog/-trump-tariffs-ruling-supreme-court-live-updates-rcna252655
Court's ruling that the decision "reaffirmed authority that has rested with Congress for centuries."
As a matter of policy, the empty merits of sweeping trade wars with Americas friends were evident long before todays decision," McConnell's statement said. "The American people already know that when Washington throws up artificial barriers, building and buying here at home become more expensive. Kentuckians whose livelihoods depend on auto manufacturing, agricultural commodity markets, or demand for bourbon whiskey understand this painful reality better than most."
McConnell added that the Constitution and the court's decision had now left "no room for doubt: the use of IEEPA to circumvent Congress in the imposition of tariffs already without precedent is also illegal. "
SheltieLover
(81,039 posts)malaise
(296,704 posts)😀
SheltieLover
(81,039 posts)the nelm
(274 posts)MorbidButterflyTat
(4,599 posts)Probatim
(3,290 posts)the nelm
(274 posts)vapor2
(4,616 posts)Bengus81
(10,212 posts)flight down to Ped-O-Lago kiss Trumps ass and apologize just days later.
Fuck that old fossil. I wish him nothing but ill will.
malaise
(296,704 posts)Rec
PufPuf23
(9,878 posts)No time like the present.
Seriously, Trump should be in prison for life after the January 6 assault.
Rec
misanthrope
(9,511 posts)So the world could see him blubber and fall apart.
ForeGoneLegsBirne
(52 posts)...Anything Else Is Gonna Require "BRILLO" ...
misanthrope
(9,511 posts)we will never see the U.S. fully repaired in our lifetimes. The damage to our domestic operations and international relations is so far gone that it will take a couple of generations or more to patch up, if that's even possible.
pat_k
(13,455 posts)...the passage of universal health care, a completely reformed tax system that actually asks those who benefit most from a strong public and private sector to contribute the most to ensuring the well-being of everyone with whom we share this nation, sweeping immigration reform that we've desperately needed for decades, completely reformed programs that provide essential building blocks that enable people to escape poverty and truly thrive, basic income to guarantee a level of human dignity in an economy in upheaval with the consequences of AI, and more.
Our government and economy has failed to serve all Americans for decades. On that, MAGA and non-MAGA from across the political spectrum agree. The nightmare of our present has made it clear that the seemingly insurmountable gap between the few haves and the many havenots is not only intolerably immoral, it is incredibly dangerous and utterly unsustainable.
Perhaps the example of an engaged and angry public standing against the trumpublican insanity will inspire a renewal of citizen engagement to such a level that we actually achieve meaningful change that moves us leaps and bounds down the path to a more perfect union.
The bottom line is that NOBODY knows what the future holds.
misanthrope
(9,511 posts)it will require Constitutional reform and I don't see that getting done. There will need to be irrevocable changes made to election funding, SCOTUS ethics, more detailed separation and specific delineation of powers, as well as other things that escape me currently.
pat_k
(13,455 posts)Where there is political will, a way is found.
I have no idea what the future holds. I just think we need to take care with predictions of doom. Sure, we may be doomed, but perhaps it's a turning point for the better. Just as things seem worse than we could ever imagine, the future could hold something better than we can imagine.
I always try to keep in mind that when we forecast doom, or declare that "everything is shit" we are doing the work of those we oppose. Engagement requires hope and a vision of what we are committed to accomplishing -- and FAITH that we can accomplish those goals. That is what powers the action needed to get things done.
We can be clear-eyed about the enormous challenges ahead without falling into the trap of sowing the sort of hopelessness and cynicism that immobilizes. When we do the latter, we are doing the work of those we oppose. They want us demoralized. They want us immobilized. They want us afraid. They want us tearing down allies who aren't "doing it right." I think it is up to each of us to take responsibility for the messages we spread. Consider before posting or saying something: Is this demoralizing or activating? Am I doing the work of those who want the "zone" flooded with negativity? Or am I countering that with hope, faith, and concrete, doable steps.
And on the "circular firing squad" front (you didn't raise this, but I see that as part of a tendency toward destructive negativity). Healthy debate and disagreement are essential. As is criticism. But whatever we do, we need to recognize the successes we are having and focus on building from there. We need to find areas of common ground with allies who may be doing things we disagree with.
And finally, structural reform is certainly a higher bar than policy reform. But we can begin building the political will for both in conversations with each other and through lobbying our electeds to get out there and advocate for some of those big changes. The answer to "why are you talking about xxx, it will never pass" is "xxx may not pass today, but I'm talking about it, and call on you to talk about it, because that's how we build the political will to get it done. We must push the boundaries of the possible. That is how you make what seems out of reach today a reality tomorrow.
The only thing that is certain is that if we stay silent -- if we and our electeds aren't out there making the case for xxx, than xxx, whatever that may be, will never get done.
calimary
(90,265 posts)
when we forecast doom, or declare that everything is shit we are doing the work of those we oppose.
True-TRUE-TRUE!!!
Emile
(42,508 posts)Thanks for nothing Garland.
kacekwl
(9,181 posts)ask Republicans how they feel about his behavior towards the Supreme Court today. Won't hold my breath.
Irish_Dem
(81,676 posts)Tetrachloride
(9,645 posts)Not only that, but i will rec my own post.
done it before.
PufPuf23
(9,878 posts)Hopefully sarcasm.
The downside of retiring Trump is then Vance would be POTUS.
Vance is more a lay on couch guy, specifically a laid couch guy.
Tetrachloride
(9,645 posts)the unwary or unwashed
ABC123Easy
(313 posts)WalkingMan1959
(10 posts)We live in NC 11. I call them weekly. Staff is always pleasant despite Edwards (R) being an empty suit. Gurrrrr
Orrex
(67,195 posts)Response to malaise (Original post)
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PatrickforB
(15,448 posts)spooky3
(38,699 posts)yellow dahlia
(6,114 posts)In the style of an Orrex - (Is he dead yet?)
cer7711
(614 posts)Long overdue.
Akakoji
(525 posts)Stargleamer
(2,742 posts)Miami Blue
(376 posts)Plus, his syphilitic dementia makes him believe he is the dictator of the whole planet Earth.
Remove the PsychoPedo from power pronto!
melm00se
(5,162 posts)on the student loan forgiveness.
Biden was turned away from using the HEROES Act so he pivoted and used another law.
This is what Trump is doing.
lindysalsagal
(22,957 posts)surfered
(13,684 posts)ForeGoneLegsBirne
(52 posts)ForeGoneLegsBirne
(52 posts)twodogsbarking
(18,931 posts)muriel_volestrangler
(106,314 posts)as a grievance against George III.
No Kings, as they say.
Martin Eden
(15,684 posts)If The Fascist Grifter is still alive when the Democratic House majority is seated in 2027, that's when he'll get impeached.
If Republican Senators help convict him, then criminal charges can be brought.
I want this evil creature to live for years, rotting in prison -- hated even by MAGA, after the unredacted Epstein files are widely known.
malaise
(296,704 posts)😀
walkingman
(10,953 posts)debsy
(980 posts)He should have been impeached and convicted long ago!
forgotmylogin
(7,960 posts)mdbl
(8,708 posts)quakerboy
(14,886 posts)Since very early in his first occupancy of the whitehouse. Arguably since his first day in office.
BigmanPigman
(55,278 posts)I don't care how, just die ASAP!!!
Actually, I'd LOVE for him to drop dead on "live" TV. Maybe at the State of the Union. What would be even better would be for a double death...MItch and he in one fell swoop! He would finally get the attention he deserves and craves. Bye, bye fuckers from hell!
malaise
(296,704 posts)A shit fest from both ends😀
Kid Berwyn
(24,622 posts)I can do whatever I want means, Get thee to a rubber room, stat!!!
Clouds Passing
(8,028 posts)IA8IT
(6,429 posts)What a bunch of mutts
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_line_of_succession#Current_order_of_succession
No. Office[3] Incumbent Party
1 Vice President JD Vance Republican
2 Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson Republican
3 President pro tempore of the Senate Chuck Grassley Republican
4 Secretary of State Marco Rubio Republican
5 Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Republican
6 Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Republican
7 Attorney General Pam Bondi Republican
8 Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum Republican
9 Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Republican
10 Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick Republican
11 Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer Republican
12 Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Independent
13 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner Republican
14 Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy Republican
15 Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Republican
16 Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Republican
17 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins Republican
18 Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem Republican