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Fiendish Thingy

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For all our fantasizing about Biden ordering Seal Team 6, here's what he really needs to do ASAP: [View all]

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Address the nation in prime time, about this SCOTUS ruling.

Biden needs to outline the immunity and powers the ruling gives the president, including the ability to assassinate opponents.

He needs to compare this ruling to Germany’s enabling act, and how it sets the stage for America’s descent into dictatorship.

He should specifically label this ruling as a threat to democracy.

He should call out Thomas and Alito as two supporters of the insurrection who refused to recuse.

He should announce proposed legislation, and perhaps even constitutional amendments on court reform and presidential accountability, and call on Americans to pressure congress to pass/ratify them before the summer recess/Labor Day.

Biden should then state, unequivocally (using his best Dark Brandon/Clint Eastwood glare), that if congress doesn’t act, using the powers vested in him by the constitution and the Supreme Court, he will.

UPDATE, Tuesday 7/2:
Sadly, Biden's response yesterday was, IMO, woefully inadequate; in addition, according to Rolling Stone, the WH also released a statement yesterday reaffirming Biden's opposition to expanding SCOTUS.

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For all our fantasizing about Biden ordering Seal Team 6, here's what he really needs to do ASAP: [View all] Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 OP

Sounds good to me! Elessar Zappa Jul 1 #1

I agree, it's past time to start playing hardball.. Think. Again. Jul 1 #2

And then fire Judge Cannon. dawg Jul 1 #3

And then fire all the conservative justices on the supreme court!! BComplex Jul 1 #8

Immunity doesn't give him additional powers Zeitghost Jul 1 #81

Nope, I would do the exact opposite gab13by13 Jul 1 #4

I don't think the two message are conflicting Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #5

The comparison to what Trump would do with such powers should be at the forefront of every voter's mind. jaxexpat Jul 1 #33

No way, Jose. triron Jul 1 #6

Que paso? JoseBalow Jul 1 #47

No EndlessWire Jul 1 #14

I think that the OP list is absolutely on the mark. wnylib Jul 1 #22

Absolutely correct. Codifer Jul 1 #61

That is actually brilliant! BComplex Jul 1 #31

I think it is too late for that approach delisen Jul 1 #44

Biden can and needs to say both uponit7771 Jul 1 #60

Don't wait until Labor day, remove the traitors on the court and appoint new members. Bluethroughu Jul 1 #7

Due to the separation of powers in the Constutution wnylib Jul 1 #12

I'm not trying to be mean, but there is zero serperation of powers. Bluethroughu Jul 1 #15

I don't think that you are being mean, just inaccurate. wnylib Jul 1 #18

We don't have to because that is exactly what six individuals has done if DJT is elected. usaf-vet Jul 1 #21

No, I didn't say throw away the Constitution... Bluethroughu Jul 1 #24

Your end goal is good, but the means is not, IMO. wnylib Jul 1 #28

Your post made me LOL. A first step of getting "the majority of the nation alert and aware"...? lostnfound Jul 1 #74

Most people do not follow politics like DU posters do. wnylib Jul 1 #77

I do not see how we avoid the eventuality of a civil war edisdead Jul 1 #82

I just finished posting that same thought on another thread. wnylib Jul 1 #91

You are confusing immunity with impunity Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #40

The Supreme court gave Donald immunity for official acts. Bluethroughu Jul 1 #48

Walk me through the steps that would take to implement Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #51

He is King while officially acting as such. Bluethroughu Jul 1 #53

You skipped a few steps Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #54

King Biden would be moving against a coup with exceptional measures. Bluethroughu Jul 1 #55

So, were you going to explain how this imperial impunity works? Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #57

No, he can't Zeitghost Jul 1 #84

The court also explicitly said that soldierant Jul 1 #78

He can't do it alone Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #87

No need to replace them. plantwomyn Jul 2 #104

I have no disagreement with that statement. wnylib Jul 1 #86

BWAHAHAHAHA edisdead Jul 1 #80

Save the dramatic laughs for people who are impressed by them. wnylib Jul 1 #92

And we are all on the same team...Biden all the way. Bluethroughu Jul 3 #105

Thank you. Bluethroughu Jul 2 #100

The President has the power to nominate if there is a vacancy Zeitghost Jul 1 #83

The POTUS needs to remind them that he has SEAL teams on speed-dial. John Farmer Jul 1 #9

And then toss tfg in the slammer for treason and shut down faux news Wicked Blue Jul 1 #10

Exactly none of that will happen Orrex Jul 1 #11

I think that we must speak up now while we still can, wnylib Jul 1 #26

You have a more charitable opinion than the American public than I do. Orrex Jul 1 #29

I think that there are a lot of Americans who wnylib Jul 1 #45

Because WE obey and respect the laws. Clearly, they don't. flying_wahini Jul 2 #97

With all due respect to Michelle Obama Orrex Jul 2 #99

Agreed proud patriot Jul 1 #13

pros and cons are good et tu Jul 1 #16

Awesome suggestions! Emile Jul 1 #17

I absolutely agree with you Takket Jul 1 #19

Possibly a good comment.... usaf-vet Jul 1 #20

Biden could campaign on expanding the SCOTUS to 13 justices 0rganism Jul 1 #23

Why campaign on it? Why not do it now? He has immunity NOW. nt TBF Jul 1 #49

True enough, and neutralize a few sitting "justices" in the process 0rganism Jul 1 #56

That's not how immunity works... Zeitghost Jul 1 #85

Because there is no such power. Immunity doesn't help TheKentuckian Jul 1 #71

That's why JRB could campaign on expanding the court the "old fashioned" way 0rganism Jul 1 #73

It would be a good thing to start investigating the Bribes coming into the SCOTUS. Immediately. flying_wahini Jul 2 #98

This x 1000 orangecrush Jul 1 #25

I like it. somaticexperiencing Jul 1 #27

Remember when the movie 'Civil War' came out recently and people were complaining kelly1mm Jul 1 #30

We are ready there. Bluethroughu Jul 1 #50

He should announce an executive order to expand the Supreme Court. Liberty Belle Jul 1 #32

It doesn't work that way Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #37

You're correct, but I don't think folks want to hear it onenote Jul 1 #67

Official business. Go dark, Brandon! Evolve Dammit Jul 1 #41

Yes that would ring alarm bells & cause GOP to go 25A & btw wasn't he demented at the debate? bucolic_frolic Jul 1 #34

It's a coyote thing. Dave Bowman Jul 1 #46

Amen. Joinfortmill Jul 1 #35

In addition: SayItLoud Jul 1 #36

Wow that sounds unbelievable, roll with that plan Sasquatchliving Jul 1 #38

And it would be official business, so he's immune Evolve Dammit Jul 1 #39

Also point out 1973 is when sitting presidents got immunity from prosecution. CaptainTruth Jul 1 #42

If Biden hasn't had a brain trust devoted to this Supreme Court decision, he doesn't deserve to be President. SupportSanity Jul 1 #43

Which executive order are you referring to? Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #52

I wish I was part of the brain trust. If they really haven't thought of it, Trump most certainly will. SupportSanity Jul 1 #58

You still haven't disclosed what specific executive order you are talking about Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #59

Disclosing any executive order would be the pervue of the president. SupportSanity Jul 1 #62

Thanks for playing; parlor games are such a waste of time, aren't they? nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #63

So, if Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett and Federal Judge Cannon were all in a jury pool aka-chmeee Jul 1 #64

is he over his cold yet? Skittles Jul 1 #65

One problem though Diraven Jul 1 #66

What is presidential immunity? The get out of jail free card Biden could use to assassinate Trump BlueWavePsych Jul 1 #68

"using the powers vested in him by the constitution and the Supreme Court, he will." FANTASTIC Escurumbele Jul 1 #69

Hypothetical SEAL Team 6 political assassination resurfaces in Supreme Court presidential immunity dissent BlueWavePsych Jul 1 #70

He heard you malaise Jul 1 #72

Sadly, his speech was woefully insufficient, and a missed opportunity. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #76

On the upside, Biden isn't revealing his hand and BlueWavePsych Jul 1 #90

Agree...that's what JRB does best....holds his card close, then plays them when these fools looked the other way PortTack Jul 2 #93

Dark Brandon to the fore Blue Owl Jul 1 #75

A question AncientOfDays Jul 1 #79

They can be pardoned easily. BlueWavePsych Jul 1 #88

They would be, unless pardoned. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 1 #89

Biden now has 2nd amendment rights to protect national security AlexSFCA Jul 2 #94

You think Biden should specifically mention having the power to assassinate opponents robbob Jul 2 #95

He should mention the context of the ruling Fiendish Thingy Jul 2 #96

Here we are- trying to punch our way out of a MOMFUDSKI Jul 2 #101

Tragic decision. Passages Jul 2 #102

I would like to see this SARose Jul 2 #103