It is well to remind ourselves that today is Presidents Day, not Dictators Day. But will the Supreme Court constrain the wild Trump? Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/will-the-supreme-court-constrain - ThreadSky | a Reddit-style client for Bluesky

rbreich.bsky.social • 5 days ago

It is well to remind ourselves that today is Presidents Day, not Dictators Day.

But will the Supreme Court constrain the wild Trump? Some thoughts...

https://robertreich.substack.com/p/will-the-supreme-court-constrain

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ticobrohae.bsky.social•4 days ago

They won’t. They set everything in motion with the 2010 Citizens United decision and the presidential immunity decision. The Supreme Court was stuffed with loyalists and the only thing “supreme” about them is their guilt and corruption. There’s a reason their approval is the lowest ever. #politics

susanfranklin.bsky.social•5 days ago

Call every day, I want hearings on __, until they speak. Or visit your reps local offices.

House: 202-225-3121
Senate: 202-224-3121

Like the child who "repeats"
Mommy, mommy, mommy...
Daddy, daddy, daddy...
...until they are acknowledged, call everyday. We all can make 5-min to make these calls

comtechdiagnostics.bsky.social•5 days ago

Republicans need to call their reps and senators, which are not here on Bluesky.

susanfranklin.bsky.social•5 days ago

I agree, the message needs to be broader than Bluesky. Still, many people here are represented by Republicans. There are Republicans, Independents here & I hope some who didn't vote, but will next time.

IMO call MAGA reps everyday until we get people testifying under oath at hearings.

uspatriot2025.bsky.social•5 days ago

Let’s continue the #TeslaTakedown
Sell your Teslas, dump your TSLA stock. Also, leave X immediately.

jenthemaven.bsky.social•5 days ago

Cancel ALL of musk's government contracts while you are at it!

nekodad.bsky.social•5 days ago

Counting on Republicans to make a stand will only make sure that we'll all be under their boots

lck303.bsky.social•5 days ago

We the People celebrated No King’s Day instead… here in Denver CO!! #50501movement

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wearethetruth.bsky.social•5 days ago

I won't hold my breath anyone who trust this Supreme Court to do the right thing is delusional.

lilly1710.bsky.social•5 days ago

How many trump judges?

wearethetruth.bsky.social•5 days ago

Anymore questions?

wearethetruth.bsky.social•5 days ago

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rushstreetblues.bsky.social•5 days ago

SCOTUS has already given Trump a blank check. I doubt they will care if it's Presidents Day or Dictators Day. Rulers Day is what they bought into.

enzibzianna.bsky.social•5 days ago

It would be their only chance to save themselves. They will be slaves, too, if they make the wrong call. Problem is Thomas and Alito are all horny to be slaves to an all powerful, capricious lord.

perkdav.bsky.social•5 days ago

And certainly not Emperor Muskatine day.

chuck-1111.bsky.social•3 days ago

They say democracy is fragile, and I get that. But it is also strong and is dangerous to oligarchs seizing power. We need an explosion of direct action now: in all levels of government, in schools, in homes, in churches, and in the streets.

On point: my favorite Ruth Bader Ginsburg mug:

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jerseycitymods.bsky.social•5 days ago

I doubt it. Bunch of shills.

occasionalranter.bsky.social•4 days ago

You are too late.

roadhunter.bsky.social•5 days ago

Hadn’t noticed til you pointed out it was today. It’s a holiday that can be done away with. It lost any meaning decades ago.

koramaire.bsky.social•5 days ago

The pressure on SCOTUS needs to be now, before any case makes its way up. Several attorneys that worked with SCOTUS members have resigned in order to uphold the law.

SCOTUS is paid for, but can they be convinced to uphold the Constitution?

Pressure them, now. Not later.

arthurbundy.bsky.social•5 days ago

Trump v US, 2024, was an opportunity to do what the Senate in two separate impeachment trials refused to do. The SCOTUS chose to operate as 21st Century American Tories and move the country toward the arbitrary rule of a King. They had to know how Trump would use that authority.

birdmanenfuego.bsky.social•5 days ago

Shouldn’t be a Presidents Day to begin with. Presidents are not meant to be worshipped.

Replace Presidents Day with March 5 to celebrate John Adams inauguration (celebrate our first peaceful transfer of power.)

Then replace Columbus Day with Election Day.

#CelebrateDemocracy

bizthenavigator.bsky.social•5 days ago

The same supreme court that legally turned him into a king? Yeah I'm sure they'll swoop in and make it better 🙄

thepensivecrone.bsky.social•5 days ago

I think they have already shown us who they are. There are the liberal judges, the conservative judges and Roberts, the balless shapeshifter. When they gave Trump total immunity, they showed us who they are. The conservative judges were "groomed" for this very moment.

em99y.bsky.social•5 days ago

Yup 👍

comtechdiagnostics.bsky.social•5 days ago

NO. They ENABLED Trump. They got him out of some of his cases, made the presidency IMMUNE to criminal prosecution.

They will allow Trump, can't go backward now, their narcissistic and sociopathic ways won't allow them to be wrong.

Trump is DICTATOR.

The only way is fight illegal with illegal.

sunysuzy.bsky.social•5 days ago

No reminding. I do not believe I have ever used the word President and his name together in one sentence

Always first term or his coop this year

Mostly derogatory colorful cathartic names

klsadler.bsky.social•5 days ago

He's never been a real president. Just a ridiculous Nazi.

xine42.bsky.social•5 days ago

This President’s Day we are un-presidented, because SCOTUS was so afraid of trump instigating a second insurrection that they ignored the 14th amendment and let him occupy an office he’s Constitutionally banned from holding.

Also… where were Musk’s hackers on Nov 5, 2024?

sickofelon.bsky.social•5 days ago

USA Capitol Switchboard
(202) 224-3121 #Bluestormrising

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chuck-1111.bsky.social•3 days ago

They say democracy is fragile, and I get that. But it is also strong and is dangerous to oligarchs seizing power. We need an explosion of direct action now: in all levels of government, in schools, in homes, in churches, and in the streets.

On point: my favorite Ruth Bader Ginsburg mug:

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kitty26.bsky.social•5 days ago

I think not. They don’t have the courage to testify against themselves to stop Trump.

lenecharlotten.bsky.social•5 days ago

If Trump was my childrens granfather I would never let them be a actor in his dangerous dictator hustler show

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nlmmln.bsky.social•5 days ago

apparently using children as human shield has become the norm, to protect against unpleasantries.

moneyordemocracy.bsky.social•5 days ago

The dictators? The Supreme Court who handed Trump absolute immunity.

THOSE DICTATORS.

brizo75.bsky.social•5 days ago

The same court that he has stacked and that, despite the hideous connotations for democracy and the value of upholding law under the constitution, ruled that a president cannot be held criminally liable for actions taken during "official" works.
Hmmm, they rolled the pitch and now they play.

bunnystars500.bsky.social•5 days ago

Remember that SCOTUS has already proclaimed that anything he does is an official act so it's ok. They will actively help finish off Democracy.

I'm a realist not a Debby Downer. How much you wanna bet either no elections or heavily compromised elections in 26?

facedamuzk.bsky.social•5 days ago

No.

saxaddict.bsky.social•5 days ago

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lovexlove4real.bsky.social•5 days ago

I'm pretty sure the ENTIRE #SCOTUS sees what's happening, and they are aware what Americans are saying (about Roberts, Alito, Barrett, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Thomas.. & how they've been helping Trusk). Espec. Trump. The mob will come for them--according to internet-, so I think they know what's up! 🤔🤔🧐

libelandprivacy.bsky.social•5 days ago

Trump will have their tax returns too. I wonder what they show.

gene3624.bsky.social•5 days ago

I hope so, but I’m not optomstic.

waxwing25.bsky.social•5 days ago

I think we are all going to see soon.

trump-into-space.bsky.social•5 days ago

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rondomane.bsky.social•5 days ago

The answer is the 2nd amendment.

trump-into-space.bsky.social•4 days ago

.... that's the maga mantra of "by bullets or ballots we're taking our country back".

oddmanout.bsky.social•5 days ago

I’m urging Pete Buttigieg to take on the role of Democratic Press Secretary, amplifying his voice to counter the misguided policies of the Trump/Musk administration. His leadership is crucial in publicly challenging these harmful positions and garnering media attention.

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im0ku4ok.bsky.social•5 days ago

SCROTUS rolled back their own decision on Roe, maybe it’s time to roll back their decision that it’s perfectly fine for a president to act like a criminal

comtechdiagnostics.bsky.social•5 days ago

When did they roll back Roe?!? Abortion still illegal last I knew.

im0ku4ok.bsky.social•5 days ago

Don’t be obtuse. You know you lie .

comtechdiagnostics.bsky.social•5 days ago

I don't think so, abortion is still illegal.

flgina.bsky.social•5 days ago

I was thinking maybe "Happy" Felonist Day was also an applicable greeting today...😞

jenthemaven.bsky.social•5 days ago

Or sexual predator day...or fraudster day or dictator in waitingday...take your pick🤔

maquismaven.bsky.social•5 days ago

It's also not about living presidents. DT thinks it honors him. What a schmuck.

patricia1skagit.bsky.social•5 days ago

Have the not already proven who they are?

gvent.bsky.social•5 days ago

To be real! Trump is not a President! He is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a snake oil salesman who hypothesized the morons and gullible to be seduced by a false Eden! Like all cult leaders he gulls his victims into praising him even as makes them victims!

badbillionaire.bsky.social•5 days ago

Distractions by billionaires while they finish installing themselves as monarchs.

jseelug.bsky.social•5 days ago

I'm not feeling very optimistic

dadmang.bsky.social•5 days ago

Have you been watching? This a coup that started way back with McConnell violating his oath to Congress in the scotus selections. He was already knee deep in Russian steel oligarch monies. KY hates him.
His 2013 run against Allison Grimes was first test run of the apparatchik that led to 2016

christinawsalemor.bsky.social•5 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/50501movement.bsky.social/post/3lifqkjki2k2o

zorrobluefox.bsky.social•5 days ago

I think what happened is They bribed SCOTUS members & then blackmailed them into passing Citizens United .. THE MOST UnConstitutional Bill EVER written At the time .
& ALSO the judges made a law school Pact with The Devil when they joined Federalist Society .

mom-mima562.bsky.social•5 days ago

Happy Presidents day to Presidents Biden, Clinton & Obama.

teufelhunden0352.bsky.social•5 days ago

It comes down to 2 Justices as to whether they believe in upholding the Constitution and believing in the principles our Republic was based on.
Chief Justice Roberts ❓
Justice Cony Barrett ❓

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stephaniea2025.bsky.social•5 days ago

Do you really have to ask this question? I have no doubt they will do anything he asks because they are bought and paid for. The only way we can do this is to rebel; and hope the military does something to protect the people it's supposed to.

brskow.bsky.social•5 days ago

It’s time for a nationwide, prolonged, rolling “gumming up of the works,” all industries and professions. Strikes, sickouts, slow downs, and more, in protest of the dictatorial chaos. Instead of mentally ill billionaires breaking us, let’s break them.

chuck-1111.bsky.social•3 days ago

They say democracy is fragile, and I get that. But it is also strong and is dangerous to oligarchs seizing power. We need an explosion of direct action now: in all levels of government, in schools, in homes, in churches, and in the streets.

On point: my favorite Ruth Bader Ginsburg mug:

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sylviatenergy.bsky.social•5 days ago

We shall see

cmirar.bsky.social•5 days ago

📌

eykyu.bsky.social•5 days ago

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dust-yourself-off.bsky.social•5 days ago

It's hard to predict.

However, they don't really give the impression that they are independent thinkers.

jooday2.bsky.social•5 days ago

Only celebrating 1-44,+46. We didn’t have one for 45 and seem to be missing one now. Hopefully, we’ll get a new one for 48.

mobiledeelight.bsky.social•5 days ago

No the Supreme Court isn’t going to stand up to him.

montesmom.bsky.social•5 days ago

In a word - no.

ajollynerd.com•5 days ago

This just made me think of “the Wild Trumpus”, and now I know what I’m doodling later.

ottovondanger.bsky.social•5 days ago

America has fallen, there are no Presidents in the Nazi States of Russia...only Oligarchs.

buddhaflux.bsky.social•5 days ago

I am amused, horrified, and not surprised… for it takes good men to do nothing in the wake of evil for evil to persist. May the ruling class realize that blood is on their hands. May we forgive our oppressors for they know not what they do. Let us each get to the truth.

mj2552.bsky.social•5 days ago

I unfortunately don't trust the Supreme Court...or our government for that matter.

veganspacemanspiff.bsky.social•4 days ago

It's our "EXTREME" court.

kti781.bsky.social•5 days ago

President's Day Nationwide Protest

Checked Klobuchar, Schumer, Jefferies, Raskin, Warren, Markey, Sanders posts.

No mention of Nationwide Protest.

Where are they today?

How about other Senators & Reps? You know, the ones who say "there's nothing they can do. They have no power."

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chuck-1111.bsky.social•3 days ago

They say democracy is fragile, and I get that. But it is also strong and is dangerous to oligarchs seizing power. We need an explosion of direct action now: in all levels of government, in schools, in homes, in churches, and in the streets.

On point: my favorite Ruth Bader Ginsburg mug:

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em99y.bsky.social•5 days ago

Wait a sec - you’re telling me their constituent's are spending their holiday (or missing work $) marching in frozen conditions … many driving long distances to stand up for our country ….

and our elected representatives can’t even lift their phone to tap out a “thank you?”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

scout85.bsky.social•5 days ago

No

faith13.bsky.social•5 days ago

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judymccarthy.bsky.social•5 days ago

Sums it up nicely.

maruck-193.bsky.social•5 days ago

Doubtful 😢

rableakley.bsky.social•5 days ago

They will sell us out to this Nazi regime in a heartbeat.

ourfuturefyi.bsky.social•5 days ago

Wait until his DO(D)GE(Y) crew get into Fort Knox to check on the 'fake gold'... they'll take it way in armoured cars, onto a boat and off to Russia... worth about USD 160 billion... better have the courts (and the national guard) on speed dial for that one...

willie26376.bsky.social•5 days ago

The not so supreme court is exactly why we are where we are. Of course they won’t constrain it

cema6.bsky.social•4 days ago

Dont have any confidence that those Justices that enabled his delusion to be king will do anything god to help America or save democracy.

rottweilerhome.bsky.social•5 days ago

SCOTUS also wants desperately to hold onto their own power. Look at Chevron Doctrine ruling.

rottweilerhome.bsky.social•5 days ago

If SCOTUS 6 uphold Trump, Musk power to destroy our government, just think what Trump would do to SCOTUS if he doesn't like their rulings.

thanosmagad1.bsky.social•5 days ago

Every day I wake up and ask how could we be where we are? The answer is that the GOP & billionaires decided decades ago that they alone were going to RULE our country and have spent years stacking the judiciary, stealing elections, gerrymandering, stealing scotus seats, using scotus to build more

thanosmagad1.bsky.social•5 days ago

power ONLY for themselves. Remember that immunity ONLY applies to Trump. All while punching dems in the face as democrats talked about "bipartisanship" and going "high". We couldn't even bring Trump to justice for FOUR YEARS and in 4 weeks he's basically dismantled the government. It's unreal.

nonnitroi.bsky.social•5 days ago

Warning ⚠️ that's how Hitler started slowly taking control. Remember what he said about Hitler.

author24me.bsky.social•3 days ago

100%

thanosmagad1.bsky.social•5 days ago

just remember, the unitary executive theory applies ONLY TO REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTS.

akla69.bsky.social•5 days ago

Please do not like this post. Instead, copy the graphic and spread it far and wide - all your peeps and all THEIR peeps - red, purple, blue. 💪🇺🇸

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lymur.bsky.social•5 days ago

Note the Supremes accommodated this expedited case but not the illegal keeping of classified documents. I think national security is just as legitimate a reason to expedite a case.

podlurv1.bsky.social•5 days ago

In my world, February 17th is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Day from today until further notice.

mjoregon.bsky.social•5 days ago

The court is compromised.

random-mozart.bsky.social•5 days ago

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lexultimaveritas.bsky.social•5 days ago

SCOTUS will either walk this back or they and MAGA will share space in the blame phase. It’s up to every American to decide whether they are on the side of America or Russia and then bear the consequence of that decision. Choose America.

jofromeurope.bsky.social•5 days ago

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jenthemaven.bsky.social•5 days ago

More putin assets!

koalagirl70.bsky.social•5 days ago

If Harris couldn't be our president, I wish you were.

em99y.bsky.social•5 days ago

Me, too!

comen-tator.bsky.social•5 days ago

Every Justice on SCOTUS has to face up to the fact that they are going to have to STAND UP for the US Constitution, or they will stand down and allow trump to destroy it by ignoring what it says and means!

Unfortunately, there are too many who not only will stand down, but will actively help him!

sweetbobby.bsky.social•5 days ago

The federal holiday I am observing today is Washington's Birthday. There is nothing to be celebrated about the current incumbent.

aguven.bsky.social•5 days ago

No it won’t. It is unfit for its intended purpose. I’ve found the USA’s lifetime judge thing very odd. And they shouldn’t be political appointees. A-political blind voted by top constitutional judges and experts around the country

philnr.bsky.social•5 days ago

They have already "let that car out of the bag".

oregonamis.bsky.social•5 days ago

I'm calling it 'Not My President Day'

rsspbxx.bsky.social•5 days ago

✔️

alavelin.bsky.social•5 days ago

Thank you for your informed opinions and relentless sense of hope, Robert. Much appreciated!

waynetheseine.bsky.social•5 days ago

I am holding out hope they will. He has insulted and challenged them.

nodelusionzone.bsky.social•5 days ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK5ODQFU5VU&ab_channel=NoDelusionZone

alv134.bsky.social•4 days ago

We need to be protesting, when is our next protest, February 28 is a national blackout, we need to also be mobilizing to the states for nonviolent protest on February 28 as well. Tell your general strike, tell your 50501 representatives

We must be protesting every single day. We are behind the 🎱

drkarlauthor.bsky.social•5 days ago

A New Approach to Defeating Trump: Tip the first domino

(please repost if you agree)

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harmonyseeker.bsky.social•5 days ago

It's a slippery slope from 'fire' to 'imprison', and even slipperier after that.

gigival4.bsky.social•5 days ago

The SC gave the elected president immunity, but the Muskrat is NOT the elected president! Arrest him and send him back to the country he came from! Better yet, send him to prison!

liar-in-chief.bsky.social•5 days ago

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guitarnut.bsky.social•5 days ago

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birdmanofalumrock.bsky.social•5 days ago

Not a word from the nine if the constitution is still our law of the land. Silence speaks volumes.

civil4liberties.bsky.social•5 days ago

The public outcry protests today are part of the resistance. But I’m waiting for MAGA Congress to start Impeachment proceedings. Or at the very least, enforce Article One “ power of the purse”.

patriciaborns.bsky.social•5 days ago

Keep telling it, professor. You're the best explainer out there right now.

aimeedear.bsky.social•5 days ago

Uh, newp! We’re screwed.