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This is the kind of pillage and plunder that has always been their goal. They've been at it for countless decades, yet could never attain what Trump has in three plus years.
While death and destruction rages around him, "Dear Leader" is controlling the message, the media is spreading it, and his pockets are being lined in ways we can't begin to imagine. "OH, People Are Dying? Fuck 'em." It seems that every once in a while, the powerful have to thin the herd.
This incredible/ignorant/greedy/evil orange idiot understands pillaging and plundering. He understands nothing else on the face of the earth other than enriching himself, expanding his power, and being loved by all.
The most malicious, cruel conman in history is now running America. Yet, he's not being hung on the lawn of the White House. Yes, I know the constitution prohibits this. Nonetheless, how many thousands, tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands will die because our constitution didn't anticipate a totally deranged madman sitting in the Oval Office. Or prevent the vast majority of us from doing a damn thing about it right now.
JHB
(37,158 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)to prevent another "daddy knows best" situation going forward.
It's understandable that the founders couldn't imagine a fkn traitor in the WH. It's still incomprehensible to me & it's happening right in front of us.
Presuming we win WH & Senate & retain House, what kinds of changes can be made legally to limit presidential power without inhibiting the function of our govt?
Yes remove electoral college, corporate personhood & Citizen's United must go, but what about the absolute power & immunity for president?
Would love to hear your thoughts. 👍
Cyrano
(15,031 posts)However, the one thought that is foremost in my mind, is that Trump and his gang of thugs (mostly the Republican Party) must spend years in prison as a warning to future American thugs.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Prick Nixon showed there were no consequences for illegal behavior, i.e. to screw Anericans. Pardon
Asshole St. Reagan kicked off the party. Exultation
Dump & coconspirators absolutely must be tried, convicted & spend the rest of their lives in prison. Anything short of this will destroy the country.
Cyrano
(15,031 posts)Maybe humanity will catch up one day.
A great line from Carl Sagan's "Contact." Professor Arroway is asked what she would say to any "aliens" she encountered.
She said, "I would ask them how they did it."
Question: "Did what?"
Her answer: "Survived their adolescence."