1. Declare a state of emergency for the 40+ mass shootings in 2024, outlawing all automatic and semi automatic weapons with a 72 hour turn in period or risk arrest and forced confiscation.
2. Reinstate the death penalty for certain degrees of rape and child abuse that results in death or 3x arrest. Mandatory 5+ years for all other convictions. Release all prisoners who were convicted of non-violent marijuana charges to make room in prisons.
3. Tax religious institutions, remove tax loopholes for corps, and instate a flat tax for citizens.
I agree that Biden should absolutely take advantage of this presidential immunity that the Supreme Court Just-Us's conferred upon him. Perhaps the first thing is to assign three liberal Justices to bring balance back to this crazy-lopsided court.
Let's be clear -- the absolute immunity attaches solely to the enumerated Constitutional powers given to the President in Article 1 (signing documents) and Article 2 (which covers the Presidency).
Insofar as official acts are concerned, the President is entitled to presumptive immunity, but that is not a guarantee s/he will be covered by it. Most of what you describe here falls into that category and several parts are unconstitutional on their face, especially the prospect of wholesale arrests and the arrest of Trump on treason charges, which have not (to my knowledge) been officially alleged, let alone investigated and an indictment issued. I would add that declaring an act official doesn't make it so.
The fact that Trump, and his sycophants, will use today's decision to vindicate him and further declare all of the prosecutions as politically motivated, does not justify Biden running off and performing as a Democrat version of the Orange Menace. This would be an idiotic thing for him to do in view of his performance in Thursday's debate. It was an unmitigated disaster from which he must recover to regain the confidence of voters who are afraid he no longer has what it takes. The fantasy described in the article would drive them further away and also, in my view, fracture the country.
The Democrat messaging strategy will have to focus on destroying Trump as a candidate, and possibly as a person. The alternative is to give up and we cannot afford that. It was obvious when Loose Cannon went to work that the courts would not save us, especially since Trump's preferred tactic is to instigate delay after delay, no matter how ridiculous. This decision was not unexpected, now we have to deal with it.
We organize like hell and we vote. The KC Star came out with an editorial scorching SCOTUS and talking about Trump as King. We have to play that up because, truth be told, Project 2025 gives him the framework to implement authoritarianism and this ruling gives him the cover he will need if he is careful on how he goes about it. This term won't be like 2016. He will have pros (catering to his ego) who know how to make it happen. The Founders wanted the British Monarchy well away from this country. Now we need to remind people that America was not founded to be one man's play pen.
Any time. And I like the fact that he touches people when he talks to them, kisses them or hugs them Some people are predators. JOE BIDEN IS CARING AND OPENLY AFFECTIONATE. PERIOD.
I’ve also wondered if Harlan Crow’s worldwide dealings may in part have been with groups designated as international terrorists and therefore he should have his assets frozen.
You stir the storm in the best meaning of the term.
The Supreme Court didn't stir a storm. They stirred what has been adopted in street speech in Germany: "Shitstorm"!
Germans anglicize a lot, and one term one hears all of the time in Germany is "Shitstorm".
Any German would agree with me that the Court DID stir a "Shitstorm".
You lay out not only the absurdity of the Court's decision but the dangerousness of an executive that is too strong.
Having myself read "The Federalist," those Papers defended liberty and opposed absolute power.
It absolutely baffles me how the Court could have let fall such a disastrous decision.
Just today on Andrea Mitchell, Harvard's Laurence Tribe DESTROYED the Supreme Court's decision. I saw the Andrea Mitchell interview live. I cannot yet find the video.
You might keep looking for Laurence Tribe's word here:
I wish he would do this and really protect us! Turn the tables on all of them! I like how you think, I’ve been saying this since the decision came out. It would really screw up their plans!
In Germany they took over all media and had the nationally owned media be a propaganda machine. We have the opportunity to chat on social media now and if Project 2025 sets in we will have only propaganda
If only that were to happen!! Joe now has the power. Do it Joe
Joe’s 2025 Plan !!
My top 3 action items:
1. Declare a state of emergency for the 40+ mass shootings in 2024, outlawing all automatic and semi automatic weapons with a 72 hour turn in period or risk arrest and forced confiscation.
2. Reinstate the death penalty for certain degrees of rape and child abuse that results in death or 3x arrest. Mandatory 5+ years for all other convictions. Release all prisoners who were convicted of non-violent marijuana charges to make room in prisons.
3. Tax religious institutions, remove tax loopholes for corps, and instate a flat tax for citizens.
Yes!!!
Yeah I'd prefer Bezos to pay way more in taxes than I do percentage wise.
It worked during FDR and Eisenhowers admins. Some say those were the good old days
Indeed!
Yes!👍
All of this, now! I hope Bidens advisors are giving Biden these ideas to do NOW
I agree that Biden should absolutely take advantage of this presidential immunity that the Supreme Court Just-Us's conferred upon him. Perhaps the first thing is to assign three liberal Justices to bring balance back to this crazy-lopsided court.
President Biden can add four liberal Judges(they wouldn’t be Justices at this point) to the Supreme Court.
13 U.S. District Courts…13 Supreme Court Justices.
He has to,because If Trump is elected, Trump will do it. President Biden was granted the authority. He can do it.
What’s he waiting for?
He and his team have to do something.
Karma will get MAGA and their SCOTUS allies.
With the Nazis there was a lot of collateral damage from all that karma
Let's be clear -- the absolute immunity attaches solely to the enumerated Constitutional powers given to the President in Article 1 (signing documents) and Article 2 (which covers the Presidency).
Insofar as official acts are concerned, the President is entitled to presumptive immunity, but that is not a guarantee s/he will be covered by it. Most of what you describe here falls into that category and several parts are unconstitutional on their face, especially the prospect of wholesale arrests and the arrest of Trump on treason charges, which have not (to my knowledge) been officially alleged, let alone investigated and an indictment issued. I would add that declaring an act official doesn't make it so.
The fact that Trump, and his sycophants, will use today's decision to vindicate him and further declare all of the prosecutions as politically motivated, does not justify Biden running off and performing as a Democrat version of the Orange Menace. This would be an idiotic thing for him to do in view of his performance in Thursday's debate. It was an unmitigated disaster from which he must recover to regain the confidence of voters who are afraid he no longer has what it takes. The fantasy described in the article would drive them further away and also, in my view, fracture the country.
The Democrat messaging strategy will have to focus on destroying Trump as a candidate, and possibly as a person. The alternative is to give up and we cannot afford that. It was obvious when Loose Cannon went to work that the courts would not save us, especially since Trump's preferred tactic is to instigate delay after delay, no matter how ridiculous. This decision was not unexpected, now we have to deal with it.
I agree with everything you have written but HOW DO WE DEAL WITH IT? We seem to have no power anymore. Reread the excerpt from Sotomayor's dissent.
We organize like hell and we vote. The KC Star came out with an editorial scorching SCOTUS and talking about Trump as King. We have to play that up because, truth be told, Project 2025 gives him the framework to implement authoritarianism and this ruling gives him the cover he will need if he is careful on how he goes about it. This term won't be like 2016. He will have pros (catering to his ego) who know how to make it happen. The Founders wanted the British Monarchy well away from this country. Now we need to remind people that America was not founded to be one man's play pen.
This is a fever dream to wake people up.
I agree with you, but fantasizing has its merits!
I found it unexpected and, frankly, shocking.
And you think the country is not fractured now?
Cracked for sure and heading for fracture. But fracture is not inevitable, not yet.
I wholeheartedly agree.
Better to have Dictator Joe than Dictator Don! 😄
Any time. And I like the fact that he touches people when he talks to them, kisses them or hugs them Some people are predators. JOE BIDEN IS CARING AND OPENLY AFFECTIONATE. PERIOD.
And Biden will not do that it’s not part of his character
This is really excellent, Gloria.
I wrote it on April 27th. I have been dreading this day for months. It’s here and raw and real.
GLORIA: I RECOMMEND YOU AS ADVISER TO PRESIDENT BIDEN!! GREAT JOB. BRAVO.
How prescient of you, Gloria! My anxiety is ramped up!
We should make you President! 👏💙
YOU GO JOE! THIS CRAP CANNOT CONTINUE.
Would Biden be able to declare that Trump has been a Putin oligarch and puppet for many years and freeze his assets?
I’ve wondered about that.
I’ve also wondered if Harlan Crow’s worldwide dealings may in part have been with groups designated as international terrorists and therefore he should have his assets frozen.
I know, horse, barn door, and all that. Still.
Go for it, Joe!
Gloria Horton-Young -- She who stirs the Storm!
You stir the storm in the best meaning of the term.
The Supreme Court didn't stir a storm. They stirred what has been adopted in street speech in Germany: "Shitstorm"!
Germans anglicize a lot, and one term one hears all of the time in Germany is "Shitstorm".
Any German would agree with me that the Court DID stir a "Shitstorm".
You lay out not only the absurdity of the Court's decision but the dangerousness of an executive that is too strong.
Having myself read "The Federalist," those Papers defended liberty and opposed absolute power.
It absolutely baffles me how the Court could have let fall such a disastrous decision.
Just today on Andrea Mitchell, Harvard's Laurence Tribe DESTROYED the Supreme Court's decision. I saw the Andrea Mitchell interview live. I cannot yet find the video.
You might keep looking for Laurence Tribe's word here:
https://twitter.com/tribelaw
I see only one problem with it the cost , Other than that would be great to see . great post Gloria
I wish he would do this and really protect us! Turn the tables on all of them! I like how you think, I’ve been saying this since the decision came out. It would really screw up their plans!
Nationalize the guard to protect the border from anti human acts and to protect our voting booths and procedures..
I thought the Guard was already nationalized?
Let’s get started .. ban the GOP
Nailed it! We were just talking about Seal Team 6 … could they take out 🍊💩? Would it be an official act? For the good of the nation…..
It would start a civil war, but republicans want one anyway.
We are in the quiet part of a civil war right this minute.
And we have been for a few years now…scary times…VOTE.
Yup, not new.
In Germany they took over all media and had the nationally owned media be a propaganda machine. We have the opportunity to chat on social media now and if Project 2025 sets in we will have only propaganda
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