We have too many racist greedy ignorant people! I am just sick with worry about the upcoming disasters. The first may be because 45 can’t stand anyone who is actually a better person being recognized as such! He will turn President Carter’s death into something about him! Can’t wait for the fallout.
This thread is admiring the integrity of the S Korean democracy. Would you be saying that an invasion of the seat of elected power was NOT an "insurrection" if J6 had happened in S Korea, or indeed in a "shithole" African country (Trump's lexicon)?
It’s because our justice system is disgustingly weak and slow. The goddamned criminal has more rights than the victims. Other countries take care of business while our pansy ass lawyers and judges etc stand around with their heads up their asses. trump should be in prison, NOT the White House.
Unfortunately, it seemed to me that the political aspirations of GOP members of Congress overcame any respect for justice and the truth. Getting reelected was more important than saving the democracy which they notionally support. In recent decades, GOP support for democracy has been one-sided.
Gee - I wonder if he'll use his ENORMOUS amount of Executive power to make sure that an Insurrectionist ISN'T sworn in as President in accordance with the 14th Amendment?
Americans have been thumping their chests, proclaiming their global exceptionalism for decades. "Greatest country in the world" we've all been required to applaud. Yet too incompetent to deal with this grotesque creature as President. A literal felon as nominee. Now as President Elect. #Shame.
Taxation to enrich companies and CEOs has ruined this country. A CEO just bought the next president too. Never enough money for the rich while the working man suffers. It’s only going to get worse these next few years.
this is why the 14th Amendment doesn't apply. sad. The orange stain wasn't convicted of insurrection. He's "legally" allowed to become your president. It's your legal lawyers that failed you miserably. He should be in jail. Absolutely NO DOUBT!
replace mom for dad.
Your Founder FATHERS rolling over in their graves that a traitor, pedophile, rapist, felon can hold office! They NEVER thought they should have written THOSE criminal acts into your Constitution to negate a person from Presidency. They also didn't think Republicans could
sooo, you're saying he's guilty without a trial? (btw, he is..everyone on planet Earth. knows it) but you supposedly have a system where he needs to be charged & convicted right?
The Supreme Court ruled Colorado didn’t have the right to remove him from the ballot for insurrection, but did not say he wasn’t an insurrectionist. I think the inauguration needs to be placed on hold until the Supreme Court can decide if trump is an insurrectionist.
Madison, the 14th Amendment Sec 3 says ENGAGED in Insurrection not convicted of. Congress can void his elected presidency. We don't know if Congress has the intestinal fortitude.
14th Amendment was designed to single out Confederates who had previously sworn an oath to defend the US Constitution, so were readily identifiable, without a formal process, such as IMPEACHMENT, which in the case of 45, failed to pass
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT live today on Lights On at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT. This week the chorus of constitutional scholars urging Congress to abide by Trump's disqualification grew & gained major traction. The peaceful mass protest you've been waiting for is here: #14thNOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-puZlM-47o
I don't think we are weak. I think we are held hostage by other people's fears. Different people fear different things - loss of money and/or power, humiliation, the "other" ... This is why we are where we are! Djt fear-mongered millions.
Meanwhile, Cdns 'weary' of sameoldsameold federal governance, eyeballing party leaders to elect our very own 'pro billionaire' hustler.
I'm still not 'sold' on our current fed ldrship but I'd vote for Alfred E. Neuman over the current conniving CPC leader.
Where are PROGRESSIVE conservatives?
He sure turned out to be a huge disappointment. Biden should have replaced him as soon as he dragged his feet on mango Mussolini's cases. If Garland would have gotten on that immediately then tfg wouldn't have won the election. Incompetence was in no short supply at the DOJ these past 4 yrs.
Dude, are you fucking serious right now? Clearly you've been comatose for the past 4 yrs because you've learned absolutely nothing. You've learned nothing about what he did, nothing about the economy, nothing about other countries & nothing about Biden's accomplishments. Ignorance is bliss, I guess.
Oh no, since the Daily Mail printed this then it must be so!😱 My oh my, what will I ever do now that I've learned my entire existence is a total lie? Lol this hasn't been proven, but DonOld's diaper changes have been proven by people who worked on the fake apprentice.
They don't have Republican bootlickers? Because somethings different from what you folks have going on. Why this asshole isn't in an orange suit is simply an insult on your justice system. If it wasn't for your Republican bootlickers, you wouldn't be dealing with the eel right now. Bootlickers
We’re cowards , all I need is 200 good men and I promise things will change and no one goes to jail !!! Fact ! Ppl don’t have a fucking clue what ppl power has !! Dm me if interested ppl!
trump wanted to burn Mitch's home down with his family in it! He was called by a MAGA Senator when he found out and alerted McConnell...It was testified to in the Jan 6 hearings. Secret Service hauled McConnell and his family out of the house.
I don't see anyone in power bringing this up. Does our Constitution mean anything anymore? Democrats should be jumping on this. I don't care if the SCOTUS allows it. FIGHT THIS! The DNC has raised the white flag in defeat.
#ElonMusk, South African Authoritarian Elitist...He shuffled #FeloniousTrump into our Whitehouse. And here we are, watching our country potentially self-destruct... just saying.
Half of America loves this creep. That’s why we can’t do anything. There are a bunch of greedy, hypocritical and nasty bullies walking around o pushing MAGA. They are useless to their fellow man.
It’s not really half, it’s 35-40% of voters that love him. Then another 10-15% of voters that hates Democrats! We have too many people that don’t take part in our elections!
It’s still too many. And it’s disconcerting because I know what Trump is really all about and he’s nasty. Every now and then I kind of freak out that he is our president, and that people actually voted for him. I find it truly unbelievable. I don’t like being subjected to him.
Agreed 💯! I failed to point out that we have to get those that don’t participate involved! Then we can make the corrections to injustices like gerrymandering, other voter suppression, The (not so) Supreme Court, etc. I never dreamed I ever say that about the Supreme Court! 🙁
I think people feel that their vote doesn’t matter because the system is rigged in favor of who has the most money, (also the electoral college, and citizens united), so they bow out of the whole process. I feel that way too sometimes. But I always vote. My 2 cents worth.
Sadly very true! However, hopefully they will understand the consequences of the last election and they will get involved! We have to encourage them to do so!
This speaks volumes at how corrupted the government is. But it's not the fault of the democrats since we didn't hire a convicted felon, rapist and fascist to a political party.
I have come to believe that the founding fathers gave us a system that cannot protect itself and survive. It depends on the goodwill of ethical men who follow the rules, and has no means of enforcing its laws when challenged by the unscrupulous.
I don’t think we are weak. I think we lack integrity. Our definitions of “right” and “wrong” are entirely dependent upon how much economic benefit we stand to gain.
No, we're not weak. But we're easily fooled by con men who have confidence in only themselves. We need humble leaders like Pete Buttigiege (sp?) or AOC. People who really try harder.
And they know it. Covid proved Americans have zero self control and aren’t capable of thinking for themselves, we will take horse meds if a rich man tells us too. We will go to work everyday claiming our work ethic while we sit around and cry while the countries being ass raped and dismantled before
How do we become strong? Protests haven't worked, in large part they have made things worse by giving the enemy something to use against us. Legal methods didn't work, the enemy was able to dodge responsibility and again use it against us. So what do we do instead?
The secret ingredient is squid. Also having the Hermit Kingdom for a neighbor. There's something else they have that we used to... what was it again? Oh yes. Integrity.
I fantasize about Dems taking the House and Senate in the midterms, and then impeaching him the first chance they get due to his incompetence. This fantasy keeps me going everyday lol.
I know, which is why we need to regain control of both chambers. It is very doable considering how razor thin their majority is. I only wish something could be done about Republican gerrymandering. But, that will never happen until people in red states grow tired of their shenanigans.
Oh man, that really sucks for you both and all Democrats in red states. I do know the feeling though, because I'm stuck in a red district in a purple state. And the reason I am stuck is because an "independent agency" re-drew our districts after the census, and they made his larger than before.😮💨
Maybe calling the white folks in red states lazy is a start to them waking up. They thought having the Trump government in was going to instantly give them everything they wanted without working for it.
Musk saying all the services expected by a first world government aren’t profitable and must be eliminated is going to sink in that he means citizens can fuck off while billionaires profits off their suffering. It’s always been a class war. Time to point that out all the time.
Jimmy Carter was right when he called our government an oligarchy in 2015, after the Supreme Court allowed lobbyists and special interest groups, like Citizens United, to give politicians unfettered amounts of money. And it wasn't just Carter to call this out, both Democrats and Republicans did too.
I'd say both are definite possibilities. Republicans certainly do their best at keeping their constituents uneducated. But these folks don't have to just accept what they're told, and then not be motivated enough to do their due diligence when it comes to learning who the candidates are.
What? I never voted for the mango Mussolini. He never had two braincells to rub together, and now he makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. So yes, I know he has dementia or something worse. He also has narcissistic personality disorder.
Uhh no... I only voted for him once. And I'd vote for him again even if he were braindead, rather than vote for Trumpty Dumpty and see him in the White House. You can keep the orange Mussolini. He and his incoming administration are a clown show, who make me embarrassed to be an American.
A president puts together an Administration, a cabinet and staff.
Biden, like Obama, picked an all-star team; people like Lina Khan, Secretary Buttigieg, Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Secretary Granholm, Secretary Beccera, Samantha Power, LLoyd Austin, and the staffs.
Merrick Garland & the rest of his little band of minions purposely dragged their feet. They were doing as little as possible. The rule of law in the US is only for the commoner.
The South Korean government is 3 companies in a trench coat (they even have a name for those companies, Chaebols). I am sure Elon would love to have a government like the South Korean government here in the US.
Corruption is the problem.
Every FBI agent in the country should be fired for allowing this endless right wing lawlessness.
The DOJ is beyond help.
The people need to create an independent court and have some very public tribunals.
Yeah, but I mean ya don’t fuck with Koreans. I was adopted by one when I was a 25y/o security guard. I was 220lbs and she was 70(?)-ish lbs and 70 y/o. I was terrified of her.
Because i believe the people at the top of legal system here where scared that it might have caused unrested.... weak cowardly people in charge . This is why you are now here😱😱😱🤮🤮🤬🤬🤬
Ruthie, may I suggest you get yourself a two-year supply of fiber Gummies because we’re not going to have any fresh fruits and vegetables and then in two years we can vote and make Trump a lame duck💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸
even then not 💯McCollell was quoted he wanted to be impeached yet day of- he's guilty but no, someone blackmailed him or bribed him, and he campaigned on lie not quality, this election took 10m from Elon then he hundred anti-harris smeat. days left in old man and no remorse.
The republicans are directly responsible for what we are going to endure for the next two years at least. They had the opportunity to rid us of this malignant malaise during his tenure twice! NONE of them can complain about what they have done!
Legal scholars are telling VP Harris could legally reject the certification of Trump’s potential reelection based on 14th Amendnt’s “oathbreaking insurrection” clause. A rarely used provision in Section 3 of Constitution bars individuals who have engaged in Insurrection. I.e Jan 6 Capitol
The people in this country that are voting for trump most all be rich, republicans, I wouldn’t think democrats would vote trump in to vote, would they?
The people of South Korea, are people of honor and integrity. MEGA republicans have no honor, integrity, nor dignity. They have no problem selling out the country. That includes some members of the Supreme Court. They know who they are.
The corruption in our country has only grown. Since Obama (and maybe earlier) we didn't hold anyone accountable when McConnell prevented us from picking a SCOTUS. Sorry to say but Democrats had no nuts.
Not to mention we impeached Trump 3 times and couldn't get him out AND he's our next incoming President. Not, to forget our incoming President is a "Noted" felon, a thief of classified documents and committed tax fraud . Shall we go on?
Our government is weak, and we allow it. It’s time to clean house and start over with people who really care about the American people, and will do what is best for US, not themselves.
South Korea has recent experience with dictators.
US citizens are arrogant about rights and the Constitution.
They ignored intel about Pearl Harbor and ignored intel about 9/11 because the US feels above the fray.
Few laws changed when Nixon was pardoned.
I hope we don’t learn the hard way.
True and sad! All because a few white people don't like colored people! Oh yea, and a lot of white people are ok with being lied too and living with blinders on as rich white assholes continue to rape America of its soul.
They pretty recently emerged from an authoritarian government. We are headed towards one. They have a cultural inoculation that we are about to receive.
Personally, I blame the weak-kneed, linguini-spined, and gutless “Progressives”that have been allowed to infect and spread throughout our system of government like a cancerous rot.
Blame the false narratives, amplified by a complicit media and finally abetted by loads of dark money. We the people are not weak! We’ve been outspent, outmaneuvered, and massively deceived!!! To be sure, oligarchs and power hungry despots would like us to be very much weak.
America's leadership supported the treasonous leaders, including Biden and Harris, & Americans praised Biden, Garland & Harris for their great leadership. It wasn't great leadership, they normalized leader treason, so now traitors hold USA's power.
All this obsession with a comic attempt at a so called “insurrection” when your people should be organizing a rebellion to dismantle the most demonically evil empire in human history for the working class and the entire global south.
All of them left, right and Geez I don’t know’s are in cahoots.
No other explanation for allowing that orange mother fucker or any Republican near our White House again.
Honor and Integrity is a struggle for so many members of congress. Then there’s the people who voted for them. And then we have the dumbing down of our population. Social media has turned so many into superficial zombies that have no idea what is really going on around them. It’s sad. 😔
It's our court system that allowed Trump to file frivolous appeals, Judge Cannon dropped the top secret hoarding case, and the SCOTUS took its time granting Trump partial immunity.
Our judicial system, including the Supreme Court, failed us. They sent us a message that TRUMP IS ABOVE THE LAW
The reason that SCOTUS is a failed institution is that Trump loaded the benches with judges that were required to be partisan in exchange for their appointment.
We are complacent. Exhausted. Distracted. Under informed. Too busy trying to make a go of middle class life with two working adults to be activists. Stupid, yes, some folks just aren't very smart. Driven by emotions, which are transient, instead of science, which states the facts. Plus logic hard!
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THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER!
NOW IS THE TIME TO SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY!
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Gee - I wonder if he'll use his ENORMOUS amount of Executive power to make sure that an Insurrectionist ISN'T sworn in as President in accordance with the 14th Amendment?
Nope! Ol' Coward Joe is a spineless B*tch!
OR... They bought him - he sold us out.
Your Founder FATHERS rolling over in their graves that a traitor, pedophile, rapist, felon can hold office! They NEVER thought they should have written THOSE criminal acts into your Constitution to negate a person from Presidency. They also didn't think Republicans could
Park Geun-Hye served time in prison for corruption.
Accountability is practiced.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-04/korea-president-drama/104682334
I'm still not 'sold' on our current fed ldrship but I'd vote for Alfred E. Neuman over the current conniving CPC leader.
Where are PROGRESSIVE conservatives?
That’s third world stuff.
Do you even think before you type?
and ripped to shreds.
Count votes in as many states they have electors willing to do so. It won’t be illegal either because he’s disqualified.
Hey Merrick Garland, South Korea called and they are giving a master class on good governance and legal process.
'Merrick-can Just-US! Where fat, rich, white guys roam free from fear of prosecution and fuck d'rest y'all.
In other words, smart people.
☠️Every damn🇺🇸eligible VOTER🇺🇸in every damn local/state/federal election🇺🇸gets equal responsibility☠️
And some of you keep demanding to hand even more power to them.
You hate Congress, therefore the head of your tribe should run everything.
South Korea has its problems, but the US takes the cake and acts like it is a competition.
https://youtu.be/zdqyJYJ84C0?si=5E4Ai4_KTy0eq1jo
https://youtu.be/r5GaAEHvHj0?si=KIVVmxUhOtYfRrxr
You literally voted twice for a man with dementia to lead you.
LITERALLY!
Biden, like Obama, had all-star administrations and put the country back on the Obama trajectory.
Trump fucked up #45 royally, pathetic dimwit
Trump can golf even more; let the country run on Biden inertia. And especially let the fucking 2017 TCJA expire.
It's all about the administration
A president puts together an Administration, a cabinet and staff.
Biden, like Obama, picked an all-star team; people like Lina Khan, Secretary Buttigieg, Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Secretary Granholm, Secretary Beccera, Samantha Power, LLoyd Austin, and the staffs.
Home of the slave!
What hope is there for a world with lesser laws if the American constitution can be thus bastardized😫
AND
STUPID?
Every FBI agent in the country should be fired for allowing this endless right wing lawlessness.
The DOJ is beyond help.
The people need to create an independent court and have some very public tribunals.
I feel it'll take a loss of fundamental rights for white people to change.
Let's all drink to the imminent death of an evil clown shall we?
#trumpDeath #ClownDeath
https://bsky.app/profile/leahleahbobeah.bsky.social/post/3leerzuwgpc2g
I think that most of our elected officials are being silenced with money and/or gifts as are the SCOTUS
Do IT!
US citizens are arrogant about rights and the Constitution.
They ignored intel about Pearl Harbor and ignored intel about 9/11 because the US feels above the fray.
Few laws changed when Nixon was pardoned.
I hope we don’t learn the hard way.
@schumer.senate.gov
@whitehouse.senate.gov
No other explanation for allowing that orange mother fucker or any Republican near our White House again.
Our judicial system, including the Supreme Court, failed us. They sent us a message that TRUMP IS ABOVE THE LAW