“Fully unwinding the department would require a filibuster-proof, 60-vote majority in the Senate, legal experts have said…The draft order doesn’t mention Congress.” www.wsj.com/politics/pol... - ThreadSky

katiephang.bsky.social • 14 hours ago

“Fully unwinding the department would require a filibuster-proof, 60-vote majority in the Senate, legal experts have said…The draft order doesn’t mention Congress.”

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/draft-of-trump-executive-order-aims-to-eliminate-education-department-5315c3a4

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pcsherry.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Destroy it from within takes only an edict from the King.

tyronespaghetti.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Has being told he "can't" do something stopped him yet?? There's no way to enforce these things. It's like our honor based system was just waiting for some Russian asset lunatic to call its bluff.

williebeammin.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Only the poor and middle class lose with the elimination of the department of Ed, nothing to see here.

pcsherry.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Particularly those whose children are in Southern states where education is already so subpar.

Pretty soon some people's education is so bad they will only be able to hold the worst jobs.

Is that the point?

williebeammin.bsky.social•1 hour ago

That's exactly the point. That's why they vote against minimum wage growth while they make record profits, and they gouge us on housing and food prices so we have to work multiple jobs just to live while they get tax breaks on new jets and yachts.

gmsoros.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Absolutely
It will not affect the billionaire class

cellardoor64.bsky.social•14 hours ago

They fired everyone in the executive branch who was in charge of actually having read and understood the Constitution.

oldrok1953.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Makes sense look at the dozy twat they picked to destroy it. Another maga grifter.

cat-cathy-thatgirl.bsky.social•14 hours ago

These monsters are completely corrupt cowards. These old farts are slowing down progress for what? They won’t be here in a decade or two. So why are they doing this? Status quo’s are an essential part of an oligarchy. First a little kleptocratic frenzy. ✌️❤️🙏🍀

martinnagle.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Here we go again. He has no authority to do it, period. No lawmaking power in the executive. We’re headed for 200 active lawsuits.

lindasteph.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Keep the people uneducated is the game plan

halfpint.bsky.social•3 hours ago

KEEP ON MAKING AMERICA GREAT YOU TRAITORS

progressornot.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Married to a scumbag disgusting rape-y guy named Vince who used to do a con with Trump where they pretended to be able to fight, it was comedy at its finest. (These people are comic book villains)

olschoollady1.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Why isn't this being challenged in court? I can't process what this administration is doing to the citizens of this country, and nothing is being done to stop it. I am sick...

sharbri.bsky.social•2 hours ago

This is evolving. Also, this is a distraction because dismantling the ED or moving any part of it takes an act of Congress. But to keep up with legal challenges against this admin , bookmark @marcelias.bsky.social site https://www.democracydocket.com/

delteilh.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Read that as ‘draft dodger’ and not ‘draft order’… the sentence still works

jutjutjoanney.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Just gotta "find" them a few more votes, elonia...

buster-99.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Unless the Senate changes the rules and at some point you should expect that to happen now that McConnell in no longer the majority leader.

thatladytanja.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Zero chance. McConnell made sure of it for over a decade

buster-99.bsky.social•10 hours ago

LOL. You do know that every Congress (2 years) sets their on rules, you don know that right? The filibuster can be eliminated tomorrow if the Republicans wanted to eliminate it.

thatladytanja.bsky.social•10 hours ago

McConnell - him of murdered sister in law to remind him who owns him - packed it with his clones.

buster-99.bsky.social•9 hours ago

LOL. You need to lay off the drugs!

neptunelover.bsky.social•9 hours ago

I bet those teachers that voted for that orange face is happy now. Congratulations! They couldn't think beyond the tip of their nose; while, the rest of us have told them of all of the facts. Apparently, the facts don't matter. They believed in their lies.

crwnptgurl.bsky.social•2 hours ago

That so USA 2024

prsf04.bsky.social•14 hours ago

By all means try to harm children and their education.

mitchell10500.bsky.social•14 hours ago

an ignorant electorate is a malleable electorate

wayofthelotus.bsky.social•14 hours ago

It's also a segregated one.

thatladytanja.bsky.social•10 hours ago

And @wsj.com has done all it could, and keeps doing it to keep it that way, and to keep gaslighting it

olgasixta.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Pres 47 wants all Americans to be as smart as he is.

vanillarage.bsky.social•11 hours ago

"I love the poorly educated!” Trump at a victory speech after the 2016 Nevada caucuses.
And why wouldn’t he? The poorly educated are a dream demographic for a politician who thrives on emotional appeal, misinformation, and the kind of unwavering loyalty that can only come from not knowing better...

silverstoic.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Well, at least she’s perfected the evil movie villain look.

topsgt1.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Project 2025

reneecee.bsky.social•14 hours ago

This whole regime makes me glad I’m closer to the end than the middle or beginning 🫤

justmelodie.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Really? I’m the opposite. I desperately wish I were 20 again and had the energy and young bones to get into loads of “good trouble.” I saw “Eyes on the Prize” for the first time about that age, and I’d be fired up and fearless.

reneecee.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Haven’t seen it yet - maybe I need a jolt

stumpplankchest.bsky.social•14 hours ago

She needs to be hot with a folding chair from the top rope

emmall.bsky.social•14 hours ago

They have done everything without Congress and they do not care 🤷🏼‍♀️

sickofelon.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Make calls every day #5calls
Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121
Attend town hall meetings
letters-boycott-strike-blackouts
#Bluestormrising #resist
#dumptrump #banelonmusk
#cancelelonmusk #taxbillionaires
#DontDefundPublicSchools
#generalstrikeus

aurorab1313.bsky.social•14 hours ago

We’re in the laws ands rules don’t matter phase

jon-eisenberg.bsky.social•13 hours ago

They can severely ax the budget as reconciliation with a majority vote.

gmsoros.bsky.social•2 hours ago

If there are no staff then it means it dead right??

macpohl.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Good luck, given the feeble Dem leadership thus far.

gommyatthebeach.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Please watch this and share it so people can understand how easily Social Security could be made solvent very easily!

https://youtu.be/KoLN0YoErK0?si=WwMgO1E7z09slZj5

freakingcatlady.bsky.social•10 hours ago

tinanyc.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Don’t let him dismantle the department of education @aoc.bsky.social @repjasmine.bsky.social @chrismurphyct.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov @schiff.senate.gov @lisamurkowski.bsky.social and all you all. My children and so many others’ children cannot lose their protection and services. FIGHT. Please.

cer404.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Trump is such an idiot he doesn't even know what the Dept. of Education does.

charlesrkiss.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Exactly, total sh*t, straight out of Trump's diaper.

kimkappes.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Do you actually believe he won’t just do this on his own? He’s got every single R on his side and weakness on the other side.

drruthi.bsky.social•14 hours ago

onceup.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Never thought I might like to witness one🫣.

kfscinema.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Same

jayjaysaysso.bsky.social•14 hours ago

She hasn’t read it

callmeoz.bsky.social•2 hours ago

An under-educated, ill-informed, credulous populace is easier to govern. There is a lot to be said for how Republicans have set this up by defunding education and fighting against investment in sciences that don't agree with their presuppositional conclusions.

jclif.bsky.social•7 hours ago

America is divided, may democracy win🦋

sarahroller.bsky.social•11 hours ago

Executive Orders cannot make new law or rules no matter how kingly the Prez thinks he is. Any policy changes must be adopted and implemented lawfully. Enough with the unlawful EO smash and grab vandalism. Dept of Education is essential! Resist! 🇺🇸💙

tidytalk.bsky.social•14 hours ago

He doesn’t want his MAGA hillbilly hand fishers to learn about slavery, the abuse of indigenous people and that the world isn’t flat.

deweydiva1.bsky.social•2 hours ago

By that time, the damage will be done. Education and the community it lifts is supported by the idea that all can be successful in the pursuit of individual learning. It’s an ecosystem.

thestoicone.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Back to court for the fucking madman monster.

tonezib.bsky.social•14 hours ago

With zero plans prior. I assume this will throw states into quite a panic. Despicable.
Psychos!

radiogirl1071.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Linda McMahon has a close relationship with trump. Through her ownership of WWE. She will of course do what he wants. We will pushback legally. Linda is nothing more than a flunky.

radiogirl1071.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Linda is such an ignorant cultist. Pushback on this has to continue.

outofduckstogive.bsky.social•1 hour ago

https://bsky.app/profile/outofduckstogive.bsky.social/post/3ljpx37kznk2s

ddrae.bsky.social•14 hours ago

You all still think rules and laws apply. Who is gonna stop him. He’s dismantling VA just like he’s going to do dept of ed. He Hayes America and its people

There aren’t laws people. The Congress doesn’t matter. 60 votes whatever. My god. Wake the fuck up and hit the streets.

steve1970peng.bsky.social•14 hours ago

With guns

billyofohio.bsky.social•3 hours ago

What could go wrong

bassgardener.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Considering the lack of respect shown to teachers in AmuriKKKa, is this move really surprising? MAGA doesn't value curiosity. MAGA demands indoctrination and loyalty.

smileyface1974.bsky.social•7 hours ago

My question is why is he doing this?

representthepeople.bsky.social•14 hours ago

The next continuing resolution / budget should be very interesting since Congress needs to decide if it will "fund" the unilateral DOGE cuts.

miketherealist.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Ok Ok Ok wait 🫷🏾🫷🏾🫷🏾🫷🏾

If they trying to eliminate the Dept of Education wtf is Linda McMahon job or is she purged already also

sharbri.bsky.social•2 hours ago

He has to be overthrown. This entire administration. ENOUGH.

serendipityinfl.bsky.social•14 hours ago

What's a Senate?

swanee61.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Of course it doesn’t.

theoutlier1.bsky.social•4 hours ago

There is no longer any process. None. It is over. We act, or we lose forever. Our forefathers are disgusted with us. We did not love democracy enough to defend it. If we wanted to use process, Joe Biden should have done it. It is too late and Dems have no teeth, courage or initiative.

mariondaisy.bsky.social•51 minutes ago

Trump only likes stupid people that’s who he gives government jobs to. That’s why he’s against education. Moron in charge.

chichi60.bsky.social•14 hours ago

I want everything she does scrutinize and make sure that it is not unlawfully or unconstitutional. Don't want another Betsy devose

dsec1.bsky.social•2 hours ago

It's like he's deliberately trying to ruin the country.

kats4democracy.bsky.social•1 hour ago

BECAUSE HE DOESN'T GIVE A FUCK WHAT CONGRESS, OR LAWS SAY!!! @schumer.senate.gov this is a direct challenge, among many. He's dropped the gauntlet. It's your move. It's been your move since 01/21/2025. So when are you going to make your move?

bumborassclth.bsky.social•12 hours ago

They have abdicated so why bother, not even pretending a little bit anymore.

mannyjr51.bsky.social•2 hours ago

These ignorant people shouldn’t be incharge of education, they are not intelligent or educated enough to run this departments

salt1nurwound.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Isn't filibuster proof 2/3 of both chambers??

dbergstr.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Of course not who’s gonna call trump on it

j-e-l1.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Congress appears irrelevant

…maybe hold a paddle up ..oh & block effective women of color from leadership positions
Preferring & protecting the old white boy network & insider trading above all else
That should teach them…

fplynch.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Assume the can is open

justjamijo.bsky.social•14 hours ago

They aren’t even pretending that Congress has power.

bayareagirl.bsky.social•12 hours ago

So does that mean she goes home? No longer paid by the taxpayers?

gmadem.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Would that get parents going?

lemonthoughts.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Please repost and ask others to repost. The sooner we accept this, the faster we can end it.

butwhoisthedreamer.bsky.social•14 hours ago

He thinks he can legislate with EOs and so few Dems are speaking out on the insanity of this! What is Congress even doing?!

enragedapostate.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Why does everyone keep operating under the belief that MAGA works within the Constitution and the rule of law???

WhyTF Why!!!????

darnich.bsky.social•13 hours ago

That's total bullshit and another that will be going to court. Why can't we have an administration that doesn't intentionally TRY to break constitutional law? This is really ridiculous.

megidd.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Crooks

kmary23.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Sadly, the economy of many states is poor , and getting poorer with the tarriffs hitting their individual states. Ergo: no money to fund education on a state wise basis= disaster!

lemonsourest.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Power is delegated by us, the people. He can and will do it if we let him. We need to keep calling and pressuring our reps and senators!

mofares.bsky.social•1 hour ago

The same narrative plays out repeatedly: if I can control the uneducated, I can continue getting richer, giving them just enough to survive while they remain too unaware to see the truth. It’s all about chaos, confusion, fear, and propaganda.

husker1184.bsky.social•14 hours ago

When Trump goes for martial law he will dissolve Congress and Johnson and Thune will agree because they are good little MAGA soldiers.

betsyblaney.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Just so wrong!

jtowlen.bsky.social•6 hours ago

If he can’t shut it down, he’ll gut it. Either way, education at all levels in America will suffer. And suffering seems to be the priority of this administration.

utjenn03.bsky.social•4 hours ago

This, he doesn’t need congress to blow it up from the inside

dfrauthor.bsky.social•14 hours ago

I'm struggling with finding things that the department of education does that's not mandated by statutes, so i have no idea what's going to get cut

margieluke.bsky.social•14 hours ago

She’s on a fools errand!
Statutes matter!
It’s just smoke and mirrors 🔥🪞

yinzerred2blu.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Ankle pick = TAKE DOWN
This move ain't the Fake Wrestling crap!

tggrandma.bsky.social•12 hours ago

I hope this never happens.

mloster.bsky.social•14 hours ago

It's cute you think he gives a crap about the Constitution.

waynetheseine.bsky.social•14 hours ago

He is just throwing red meat to his Neanderthal Magathals. If you listen closely, you can hear them running for it on their knuckles.

p-r333.bsky.social•1 hour ago

EVERYTHING COMING OUT OF THIS ADMINISTRATION IS HATE AND DESTRUCTION‼️

paulriz504.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Trump/Musk are taking advantage of the lag between how quick the judiciary can act vs how fast they can pretend they have the authority to violate the constitution.

bikeguy2024.bsky.social•4 hours ago

Fight Fascism. This is a scheme to fund Private Schools and rewrite History!

albca.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Lawless

stanwiz.bsky.social•12 hours ago

When did Musk or Trump get a line item veto on congressional spending? SCOTUS said no when Clinton tried it.

surfvolleyjockstud.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Time to save the Department of Education

bobbimurray.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Unconstitutional

feraljoe.bsky.social•11 hours ago

She is an awful person

feraljoe.bsky.social•11 hours ago

His EO will get tossed in court. Much of the remaining DOE damage can be overturned.

b1newtrail.bsky.social•1 hour ago

WTF

3touraz.bsky.social•2 hours ago

I am going to write an EO to disband my HOA. Lots of MAGAs here, so they can't argue with it!

davidac64.bsky.social•14 hours ago

As if Trump gives a shit!

egoode.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Somehow I think that won’t matter to these fuckers.

ellaweb.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Who needs education? Keep the voters uneducated and poor so they keep voting for the Republicans, against their own interest.

northernpost.bsky.social•3 hours ago

Because they have, and will continue to do what they want anyway.

benjaminthomas616.bsky.social•14 hours ago

We’ll take it to court and a judge will declare it an illegal order (most likely.)

Then, we get to sit and wait to see if he defies the court order.

That scenario is coming. We just don’t know which order he’ll defy first…but it’s coming.

salbr29891.bsky.social•13 hours ago

So what can we do to stop this?

ole57.bsky.social•7 hours ago

The America the world once knew and loved his no more even thou it was just a thought that they were international bully, But this presidency have given it a reality and a return of pirates of the seas of yesterday during the British empire

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