With little significant resistance rising in Congress or within the Republican Party, President Trump’s opponents are turning to the judicial branch. More than 40 lawsuits filed in recent days seek to push back against his executive actions.
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I understand that our government may need some adjustments but this is definitely not the way to do it and if the courts are our only hope then so be it. There is absolutely no transparency no one knows what these little minions are doing or are hurting they are humans in those computers.
"If the goal of ‘DOGE’ were truly to expose corruption and save taxpayer money it wouldn’t have been preceded by the unlawful firing of 18 Inspectors General whose job it is to expose corruption and save taxpayer money."
Rio Tazewell
Judge stops:
Trumps USAID shutdown
Trumps mass layoffs
Trumps birthright citizenship
Trump/Musk from Treasury
Fed ignores Trumps demand to reduce rates.
Big Oil laughs at Trumps demand to reduce prices
Canada fights w tariffs on US goods
Bond market ignores Trump cry for low rates.
Lawsuits move slowly through the judicial process.
Filing them give the illusion of progress.
Meanwhile, Plaintiffs have political cover.
Translation: DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH
The New York Times need to do better reporting on the growing strength of the resistance in Congress - new leaders to the forefront - AND the growing number and size of demonstations. You are not reporting enough or fully on this! 20+ year subscriber here! Do better.
Please— whatever it takes to resist Traitor Trump’s assault on the US government, the Constitution and the American people. All must participate in blocking unethical and illegal initiatives!
The resistance should be preparation for impeachment of various people, including Trump and a bunch of his appointees. Of course, we know that isn't going to happen, because the Republicans are spineless and unprincipled and don't think the leopard will eat their faces. We'll see how that works out.
Let’s start holding the GOP accountable for this. When we assume they won’t step in, we let them off the hook. To every rep from GOP: you created this mess, now YOU must clean it up.
Yes, we need to call them out loudly! Make sure their constituents know what they are doing and how they are allowing all of this to happen.
Focus on how our personal information isn't safe and that they are allowing it to be comprised without any oversight
It is entirely possible that DOGE is mainly a charade to claim billions in fraud (without evidence as usual) in order to bolster GOP efforts to pass billionaire/corporate tax cuts in ongoing budget negotiations.
I think part of the plan all along was to do things so outrageous his opposition would have to go to the courts to stop him. Then the courts will give him the legal cover he needs to go full fascist on every part of our gov.
“Unlike the opening of Mr. Trump’s first term in 2017, little significant resistance to his second term has arisen in the streets.” Are you REALLY ignoring the thousands who’ve been protesting in the streets since Jan 20? This feels disingenuous and spreading misinformation.
You may not be seeing them near you but they are happening. I live in a republican state and it’s happening here in the larger cities. Try searching for old lives on TikTok. News just started to report on protest this week. @benandjerrys.bsky.social and @womensmarch.bsky.social have been organizing
I expect them to refuse to follow court orders. In the short run, I expect them to take over of our government. And billionaires to get richer while the working class loses even more money. Historically this ends in an uprise and overthrow. Despite how those in power try to retain it.
How about these guys?? “The FBI is the primary federal law enforcement agency responsible for arresting terrorists in the United States. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) are made up of investigators, analysts, and other specialists from multiple law enforcement agencies”
I wonder at point SCOTUS realizes that giving a criminal immunity for everything might get out of hand when he commits crimes by dozens every day? Honest presidents through the entire history of this country didn’t have immunity and didn’t ask for it. We were all united under the law. No
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Amendment to Constitution - people should have power to fire President, Vice President, Speaker of US House of Representatives, Secretary of State of United States of America, Judges on US Supreme Court, Secretaries of Federal Departments, their US Senators, their Representatives to US House of
Representatives, Ambassadors, Director of FBI, Director of CIA, Mayors, Aldermen, State Representatives, State Senators, State Judges, members of School Board. People should pick replacements for US Representatives, US Senators, Mayors, Aldermen, School Board members, State Senators, etc.
Amendment to Constitution - State legislatures should have power to fire President, Vice President, Speaker of US House of Representatives. Judges on US Supreme Court, Secretaries of Federal Departments, their US Senators, their Representatives to US House of Representatives. People would pick
replacements via election for US Senators and Representatives to US House of Representatives. State Legislatures should have power to fire Ambassadors, Director of FBI, Director of CIA.
Amendment to Constitution - allow each State to have 3 US Senators - 2 chosen by people and 1 by State Legislature. State Legislatures should be able to fire US Senators they choose whenever want and pick replacements. State legislatures would again have a say on War, federal taxes, Post Office,
national debt, our currency, Tariffs, trade agreements, Treaties, Ambassadors, Judges on US Supreme Court, Secretary of State of United States of America, federal laws, federal spending, Secretaries of Federal Departments, foreign policy, patents.
It is possible to STEAL Electoral College via voter suppression/fraud in 1 Congressional District. Would like Amendment to Constitution - winner of a state gets 2 Electoral College votes and winner
Techniques of Direct Disenfranchisement, 1880-1965
If want every vote to count, this is way to do it. Popular vote for President - only votes in largest population states matter. Huge benefits for voter fraud/suppression, violence at voting places under popular vote for President, current electoral college system
Foreign aid pays for itself over 100 times over. Most of the money we have spent on military and homeland security since Reagan became President has been flushed down a giant toilet. USA has been betraying soldiers and veterans since American Revolution.
Second favorite Farewell Address. Favorite by George Washington
Eisenhower was horrible President. USA has nationalized industries - Peace time, War. We are still paying for harm caused by overthrow of Iran and Guatemala.
Congressional action by a minority party is not going to be effective. He only has the power (at this point) to enact legal orders. Many of his orders (as well as other actions) have been illegal. This is the LAST check and balance (other than the unthinkable) that we have.
The true test of whether the unthinkable becomes thinkable is if he starts acting against the judiciary or against current or former opposition officials. There will be no "Navalnys" in America 💙👊🏼
It’s odd the NYT today would say “mostly quiet streets”. There have been protests across the country, & for the last 7 days in some & protests in front of gov buildings that included Congress members & senators who also say the phones in Congress has been overwhelmed. On Wed NTY reported on protests
It’s odd they are either ignorant to the protest happening in large numbers or choosing a narrative that people are not actively using their voice in the streets everyday for three weeks.
It’s up to everyone here to stand up too. Organize and back this work up on the local and state levels. Internet comments aren’t enough, we need action.
Republicans in congress are weak and spineless- yes. But what is interesting is that Trump is choosing to try to do these thinks under flimsy interpretation of his executive powers - NOT by congressional action/laws. Trump knows his power is limited - his path is to not show his tru weakness
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Rio Tazewell
Judge stops:
Trumps USAID shutdown
Trumps mass layoffs
Trumps birthright citizenship
Trump/Musk from Treasury
Fed ignores Trumps demand to reduce rates.
Big Oil laughs at Trumps demand to reduce prices
Canada fights w tariffs on US goods
Bond market ignores Trump cry for low rates.
#lockmuskup
#impeach47now
Filing them give the illusion of progress.
Meanwhile, Plaintiffs have political cover.
Translation: DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH
A. Useless
B. Bought and paid for. Or
C. Both.
Civil War is coming
#RiseUp to take America back before it is too late!
Focus on how our personal information isn't safe and that they are allowing it to be comprised without any oversight
It is entirely possible that DOGE is mainly a charade to claim billions in fraud (without evidence as usual) in order to bolster GOP efforts to pass billionaire/corporate tax cuts in ongoing budget negotiations.
You can hear them: “LOOK AT THE FRAUD!”
#ftfy
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Techniques of Direct Disenfranchisement, 1880-1965
https://public.websites.umich.edu/~lawrace/disenfranchise1.htm
https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/allocation
https://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/16/nyregion/16simon.html
Eisenhower was horrible President. USA has nationalized industries - Peace time, War. We are still paying for harm caused by overthrow of Iran and Guatemala.
https://www.mohammadmossadegh.com/news/dulles-brothers/
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/president-dwight-d-eisenhowers-farewell-address
What has Congress passed into law since Trump took office? Very little
March is the first test when appropriations run out
#SuperBowl #SuperBowlSunday #TheFreeUnitedStates #FreedomOrGoHome
#FreedomOrGitmo
The MSM & YOU in particular, did more than anyone to enable this corrupt POS to be back in the WH
The Vichy surrender & craven acquiescence of weak men like AG & Joe Kahn is why he's back
I'll make sure no one ever forgets it😡
Republicans once you give an authoritarian full power he will no longer have need for a Senate Congress or Supreme Court