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RickRussell_CA , to Politics in Congressional Dems pile on Alito after he says SCOTUS ethics can’t be regulated

Well, here’s the problem. Alito is correct, that Congress can’t impose “ethics rules” on the court.

The sole remedy given to the people is impeachment, and Bribery is explicitly listed as a valid basis for impeachment under Article 1.

We would never get an impeachment through the Senate, of course.

Rivalarrival ,

There is a second remedy: constitutional amendment. Not sure exactly who should be watching the watchers if it’s not Congress. But we can assign someone to do so.

Maybe a supermajority of district court judges should rule on issues involving SCOTUS justices.

e_t_ Admin , to Politics in Donald Trump calls off press conference where he said he would share report on Georgia election fraud claims

Sorry MAGA, but your evidence is in another castle.

orangeNgreen , to Politics in Conservatives have already written a climate plan for Trump’s second term
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The whole world is on fire. We should address this by doing even less than we already are!

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PwnTra1n ,

the worst part about them is they arent even neds parents. at least his parents were concerned. they arent even conservatives at this point theyre regressives. they want to encourage the bad behavior.

Cabrio ,
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C O R R U P T

SatanicNotMessianic , to Politics in Gavin Newsom faces another recall threat in California

Not all states support recalls. California kind of goes all in on the democracy thing with the ease of introducing ballot initiatives and recalls and such. It’s mostly fine, but it can also result in pretty stupid plays like this.

reverendsteveii , to Politics in Congressional Dems pile on Alito after he says SCOTUS ethics can’t be regulated

Call me when literally anything happens

Jumper775 , to Politics in Conservatives have already written a climate plan for Trump’s second term

So they are hoping to win by telling people “this is how we are going to kill you and your families if you vote trump”

UtiAnimi ,

And their chances with this are relatively high. Their voters only care for owning the lobs and hurting people that are not white christians.

s20 , to Politics in America’s Surprising Partisan Divide on Life Expectancy

Nothing surprising about it.

WhatAmLemmy ,

I didn’t read the article. Let me guess… Conservatives areas live shorter, lower quality lives? Who would’ve thought the state providing actual services and support with tax dollars could increase quality of life!?!

GreyEyedGhost ,

I have it on good authority that governments, and especially taxes, have never benefitted the people.

/s

e_t_ Admin ,

Yeah, our Founding Fathers clearly believed that to secure the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, governments were wholly unnecessary. They split from Britain and set up their own government just for funsies.

TrismegistusMx , to Politics in Congressional Dems pile on Alito after he says SCOTUS ethics can’t be regulated
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As long as they’re just whining in response and not taking action they’re proving him right.

spaceghoti OP ,

TIL that House Democrats can launch investigations without control over House committees.

TrismegistusMx ,
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Wild how the Democrats always have an excuse but the government works flawlessly for Republicans.

kitonthenet ,

What’s your excuse for not investigating?

TrismegistusMx ,
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Oh, so you’re one of those Blue MAGA fascists who turn to narcissistic abusive tactics when your “team” is criticized.

kitonthenet ,

Cry harder lib

TrismegistusMx ,
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Just a MAGA fascist then.

skulblaka ,
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Brother I fix cars for a living. It's literally not my job to investigate and I couldn't if I wanted to. We have people for that. It's long past time to hold them accountable.

kitonthenet ,

Do so then

sadreality , (edited )

Political process is captured and broken, a wage slave has no sway over any of it

But I am sure next election is different, it will be the one! As long as people vote for "my" team

spaceghoti OP ,

Anything works flawlessly when your goal is to not use it. The difference is that Democrats are interested in using the government to promote the common good and Republicans aren’t. But when they’re backed into a corner where no government action would get them crucified (like the COVID bills) Democrats won’t get in the way. Whereas whenever Democrats try the same thing Republicans obstruct and filibuster so they can blame Democrats for their inaction.

TrismegistusMx ,
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If we’re gauging by their actions and the results, their goal is to act as the apologist branch of our Republican government.

spaceghoti OP ,

Except they do and have accomplished things to help. The fact that they haven’t done more is proof that we’re never satisfied. It would be easier to do if Republicans hadn’t decided their path to power is to obstruct and blame everything on Democrats, but we no longer live in that world. Let’s acknowledge reality instead of helping Republicans blame Democrats for their hindrance.

TrismegistusMx ,
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I’ll believe that when the Democrats stop making excuses.

spaceghoti OP ,

How is describing the reality in front of you an excuse?

TrismegistusMx ,
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Because the government works in favor of Republicans and against Democrats every single time. Because Joe Biden, Joe Manchin, and KKK Leader Robert Byrd are/were pals. Because Biden rode the term “welfare queen” to the presidency. Because Kamala Harris is a cop and a DA. Because if it isn’t Manchin it’s Sinema. Because “The Squad” only swings their ladydicks when the stakes are low, and spend the rest of their time conveniently allowing the Republicans to operate with impunity. Because Marjorie Taylor Greene is still allowed in DC. Because because because becaaaause!!!

spaceghoti OP ,

And when they get the votes to bypass Republican obstruction, they deliver for the nation. Which is more than I can say for Republicans, who only serve the donor class.

But please, continue to be smug in your enlightened centrism. You won’t hear from me again.

TrismegistusMx ,
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Twice in my life the popular vote was overridden by the electoral college to install a Republican, and look who’s crying about stolen elections, and look who’s dragging out the investigation.

LetMeEatCake ,

Republicans control the house and the senate is still subject to the filibuster and likely will remain that way until the next time there is 52+ dem senators + dem house + dem president simultaneously.

brimnac ,

Yeah, but think of how effective the empty gestures would be!

/sarcasm

queermunist ,
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So? That still means he’s right!

Snapz , to Politics in Conservatives have already written a climate plan for Trump’s second term

Florida, and coastal conservative states… do you want even less homeowner’s insurance? Ignorant chuds.

“I hate socialisms! Anyways, I don’t got no insurance and this cyclone bomb storm flooded and destroyed my uninsurable house, where’s my FEMA money to fix it? I need to get my house rebuilt now so I have a place to fight the socialisms from!!!”

adespoton , to Politics in Trump Mar-a-Lago security aide flipped after changing lawyers

The interesting bit to me here is about Woodward. He appeared to be advising certain clients in a way that was both illegal and which put the client paying the bills at an advantage.

Worth another investigation, I’d say.

watson387 , to Work Reform in Unions seek gains in hostile territory: ‘If you change the South, you change America’
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The only way this works is if people join. I’ve worked in quite a few right-to-work states. There is a lot of poverty and there is always someone willing to work more for less money. That is also true in the north, but unions already have a foothold here. Republicans also have convinced a lot of people down there that unions are just trying to steal your money.

Ensign_Crab ,

Republicans also have convinced a lot of people down there that unions are just trying to steal your money.

Lotta people don’t realize that there’s no silver medal in the race to the bottom. There’s always someone who is more desperate than you to be exploited.

watson387 ,
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Right. And companies have mastered the art of exploitation down there.

Myrbolg , to Politics in Conservatives have already written a climate plan for Trump’s second term

That is pretty fucked. Disgusting.

azimir , to Politics in Jim Jordan's allies tried strong-arming his GOP critics. It backfired.

It turns out if you build a coalition with hard-line idealogues they’re going to hard-line idealogues even when you don’t want them to be.

stolid_agnostic , to Politics in Jim Jordan's allies tried strong-arming his GOP critics. It backfired.

Can you imagine trying to publicly strongarm and shame the people you call colleagues for just a little bit of power? He betrayed every relationship he had and expended all of his political capital, gaining nothing in the process.

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