Congress cannot cede the power of the purse. If Congress gives up appropriations authority to the president, then we're a board of advisors, not a legislature. www.usnews.com/news/nationa... - ThreadSky

repauchincloss.bsky.social • 1 day ago

Congress cannot cede the power of the purse.

If Congress gives up appropriations authority to the president, then we're a board of advisors, not a legislature.

https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-03-07/rep-jake-auchincloss-trump-is-undermining-the-rule-of-law

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nonyabidniss.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well, Congress has ceded the power of the purse. So clearly, it can do that, because it has done it. Thanks, Republican voters, you utter morons.

kevinchouinard.bsky.social•1 day ago

Congressman, I reluctantly confess that I didn’t know anything about you until you interview with David Packman that I just watched. I am immensely impressed and even though I live in Florida, I support you all the way

hikercat.bsky.social•1 day ago

The elected republicans need the billionaires to survive. The billionaires need our money to thrive.
We have the power to deprive

Everyday make the descision to only buy what you need, don't use their platforms, they get ad money even when you don't click on ads.

donellgmab.bsky.social•1 day ago

It only took 53 days.
Now, by executive order, Handpicked incompetents and doge is how he will do it.
https://www-theatlantic-com.translate.goog/ideas/archive/2025/01/hitler-germany-constitution-authoritarianism/681233/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp&_x_tr_hist=true

ronchica.bsky.social•1 day ago

Respectfully, why are Democrats cooperating at all with this lawless Trump/Elon/DOGE administration? Your entire district’s economy is at risk due to indiscriminate firings, freezes, and cuts, and yet it is still possible to “find common ground” ?

Waiting for a disaster is not a plan.

diagnosedbratty.bsky.social•1 day ago

How about you have the traitor arrested for treason then, bud?

lizorenstein.bsky.social•1 day ago

Nice statement. What will YOU do to stop it?

bbix.bsky.social•1 day ago

and then they won’t need you …. At which point Congress, which costs a great deal of money and has valuable real estate, will be disbanded

katknit.bsky.social•1 day ago

Definitely part of the plan. We only need a dictator and he's henchmen to confiscate our money.

bbix.bsky.social•1 day ago

I mean, if Congress is going to stand by and wring their hands about the destruction of our govt and our loss of services and retirement payments and health insurance, I guess we will just watch as they are taken apart by the pirates as well

zendarva.bsky.social•1 day ago

Oh, it can.

It's probably gonna.

avagne.bsky.social•14 hours ago

I watched you today on CNN voicing the concerns and panic of so many Americans who are disgusted and horrified by what is happening to our country right now. I admire how you maintained a straight face as utter nonsense and gaslighting was flowing freely from another guest. Thank you so much!

stefene.bsky.social•1 day ago

you THINK you are advisors - you are seat fillers.

anninapersisted.bsky.social•1 day ago

If you give the felon your power, you’re nothing, and American democracy is over.

kristajacobsen.bsky.social•1 day ago

Do you happen to know anyone in Congress who could maybe do something about this

stacydaless.bsky.social•1 day ago

Fight with all you have.

genkidesuu.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thank you for this, Rep Auchincloss! Now it’s time for #14thNow because this 👇👇👇

https://bsky.app/profile/scooptown.bsky.social/post/3ljtjlhlkrs2r

newtonmarunner.bsky.social•1 day ago

Proud to have voted for you 3x.

allyceb.bsky.social•1 day ago

I would personally like to hear about the measures you are taking to protect the constitution and the citizens of our country rather than just all the fear mongering facts. We are at the mercy of all of you. Organize already.

pemcap.bsky.social•14 hours ago

FILL THE VOID! BE LIKE BERNIE!
To all Democratic members of congress!
Hold town halls in Republican Districts where Repubs won’t. Show them who represents them and that you won’t walk away from them. Democrats not Republicans!

kimbaface.bsky.social•1 day ago

So how are you going to fight for this?

nancym1.bsky.social•1 day ago

You’ve got to do something about that, or else it’s just words on paper.

sophiesugarface.bsky.social•1 day ago

And yet, they are doing just that. WTF is going on there, Representative? DO SOMETHING.

newman4554.bsky.social•1 day ago

If they vote according to the will of someone they're supposed to balance out, they're not that different

occupyonelove.bsky.social•15 hours ago

.

Repeat after me:

EOs are not decrees
EOs are not law

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olympic52.bsky.social•1 day ago

If what you say comes true, there’s no need for Congress.

How many $$ will that save the govt?

OTOH, Congress could grow a spine and resist Trump admin

Economy was humming until Trump took over. Seems his plan is to break us, Congress, courts, laws. All of it.

What will you do to stop him

joanofbarks.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Without a congress such as called called for by the founding fathers we HAVE NO REPUBLIC. GOP has abdicated their duties, betrayed their oath. Democrats are caught flat footed - didn't expect gop party to assist with a coup! All parties must unite to exorcise the nazi's out.

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