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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumsso.. what's the first thing PRESIDENT PELOSI shoudl do?
the P/VP do not have to die.. just be incapacitated. So what does Pres Pelosi do first?
- remove some idiot department heads?
- release all the information from the hidden investigations?
- national lockdown/stay ar home/wear a fucking mask order?
I have my personal want..... FIRE BILL BARR INSTANTLY!
The Blue Flower
(5,432 posts)A thorough house cleaning.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,571 posts)Bill (not Bob, that's a different guy) Barr should be escorted out to the parking lot by security, carrying his own office accouterments in a cardboard box, within five minutes after she's taken the oath of office. It probably won't happen but it's a lovely fantasy.
Rosco T.
(6,496 posts)PufPuf23
(8,745 posts)transition under the rules of POTUS succession.
We may sped some time without clear leadership at the top and all that attendant risk of what could happen with an unraveling.
In a better world, we would be fast approaching the point where Trump and cronies step down in mass because of their incompetence because of outrage from the GOP.
But I will climb aboard the fire Barr immediately but also get Barr behind bars ASAP.
Yavin4
(35,411 posts)PufPuf23
(8,745 posts)fight rather than facilitate the legal transition.
Barr and the rogue conservatives of the USSC get into the mix.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,563 posts)I'd rather use the money to buy a soft drink.
PufPuf23
(8,745 posts)These assholes are not going to easily release any power or authority, many are probably more than willing to further debase our system than have Pelosi as third in line step in for Trump and Pence incapacitated or dead.
Massacure
(7,512 posts)Trump and Pence would still hold their Office of President and Vice President while Pelosi acted as President. The Presidential Succession Act of 1947 clearly states that a person acting as President only does so until a person higher up in the succession chain is capable of taking their place. Furthermore, the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 clearly requires Pelosi to resign from the House of Representatives in order to act as President. She would be become unemployed if/when Trump and/or Pence recovered.
The only sticky situation I can imagine is if Pelosi were to say, "I'm not interested in resigning as Speaker" and Mitch McConnell were to argue that Pelosi "shall" act as President as the Act states. The constitutional crisis I see playing out is whether or the Speaker has the ability to disqualify themselves from Presidential succession by refusing to resign their office.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Succession_Act#Presidential_Succession_Act_of_1947
karynnj
(59,495 posts)The question would be if her successor would agree to step down. You do not need to be a member of the house.
Blue_true
(31,261 posts)a Senate republican. My guess is Moscow Mitch would jump at having that person take over, because NOTHING would change.
PufPuf23
(8,745 posts)oops about the ventilators when meant respirators.
Had my doubts about Pelosi wanting to be acting POTUS even before you adding that Pelosi would have to resign from the House.
But still question whether Trump et al and the GOP in general would follow process. I tire about hearing how things should work but then don't because the GOP does not agree on anything not in their favor, Constitution and laws be damned.
Budi
(15,325 posts)Bet they're hidden everywhere
2naSalit
(86,307 posts)to function as president.
Budi
(15,325 posts)She can be President frim wherever she is safe & comfy.
🙂 💙
2naSalit
(86,307 posts)Budi
(15,325 posts)Bad vibes all over the place, it'll take an exorcism & burning sage ceremony to remove the taint.
Bet it stinks too.
cayugafalls
(5,639 posts)You got me feeling sentimental.
Takket
(21,525 posts)honestly i would be happy if she just nationalized the damn quick testing kits............
Budi
(15,325 posts)She'll have one amazing cabinet & staff!
TexasTowelie
(111,893 posts)Bev54
(10,032 posts)withdraw from the lawsuit in supreme court to stop Obamacare
Thomas Hurt
(13,903 posts)I imagine they are checking their temps daily or the like as well.
On top of that Trump is just a lucky prick. He won't get sick. If he does they will cover it up.
We won't be told the truth until the Pig is dead.
It would be incredible odds for both of them to get it and die or be seriously incapacitated.
Rosco T.
(6,496 posts)... the wheels are starting to come off.
Thomas Hurt
(13,903 posts)It might be the case he is down with it. Maybe.
Hekate
(90,519 posts)Rosco T.
(6,496 posts)chickens.. eggs... cluck.... nevermind
Flaleftist
(3,473 posts)Last edited Mon May 11, 2020, 06:21 AM - Edit history (1)
And revoke the security clearances of everyone who received one from this administration.
not_the_one
(2,227 posts)EVERY executive order and EVERY appointee at EVERY level.
ecstatic
(32,641 posts)Then when pandemic response is on autopilot, look at voter protections, and election security.
When that's under control, undo every muthaf*cking thing dump did. EVERYTHING!
Prosecute any surviving thugs from dump's regime.
Budi
(15,325 posts)Then prosecute.
I'm sure Pelosi would have her most capable professionals organized & busy heading up specific depts, undoing the damage as quickly as possible.
She's succcessfully lead an entire House in the right direction for so many years.
She'd actually be quite perfect for such a daunting task.
Totally Tunsie
(10,885 posts)That's what I'll be doing.
demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)I hate them
Initech
(100,027 posts)They don't belong there!
Retrograde
(10,126 posts)and FEMA and all the other organizations that we need to put a stop to - or at least slow -the spread of Covid-19. Then order all "federal" stockpiled equipment released to the states with the most need (which will probably be red states, but if it's the right thing to do, do it).
tavernier
(12,364 posts)That has been my #1 wish all along.
SmartVoter22
(639 posts)Move to Camp David for a month and
Get the whole place sterilized, including the Beast, Airforce One, Marine One, the lawn and make sure the Secret Service are armed with spray cans of Lysol.
pecosbob
(7,533 posts)Vogon_Glory
(9,109 posts)Then get some honest and hard-nosed techs to go through the WH and Executive Branch computers and make copies of the files.
When the techs get through, there ought to be enough evidence for a dozen dozen prosecutions,