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2. Until we can use the power of the ballot box, we're at the mercy of the Judiciary.

Reply to 1monster (Original post)

Sun Sep 7, 2025, 11:01 AM

Sep 2025

By demonstrating and protesting we can pressure Congress to act; however, I don’t hold out much hope as the GOP politicians have no spine.

Throughout our history, our fellow citizens have sacrificed life and limb to protect and preserve our freedoms, but these guys won’t risk being criticized by a demented, draft dodging felon.

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An academic question for academic discussion. [View all] 1monster Sep 2025 OP

CHARADE... it is all window-dressing ZDU Sep 2025 #1

Until we can use the power of the ballot box, we're at the mercy of the Judiciary. surfered Sep 2025 #2

The Social Contract theory of governance rose from the Enlightenment bucolic_frolic Sep 2025 #3

Yes, FirstLight Sep 2025 #4

Yes, through our elected representatives, via impeachment and then conviction and removal from office DavidDvorkin Sep 2025 #5

The constitution is not technically a contract. Glorious bastard Sep 2025 #6