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lees1975

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8. If we get control of the White House, and Congress the first act needs to be

Reply to LonePirate (Original post)

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 01:33 AM

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BLOWING UP THE DAMN SENATE FILIBUSTER!
And then, packing that damn Supreme Court with ten of the most liberal, progressive left wingers available anywhere in the country. Maybe a few private citizens with common sense, instead of trained lawyers who can't shake their partisan bias, need to be on the court. Whatever, those conservatives need to be neutralized, and maybe shoved out the door by internal censureship.

Convicted felons should not be allowed to run for office.

Take private money out of politics. No PACs and contributions are capped.

That's if there's an election in 2028. However, if Democrats don't do something now, this is all speculation and fantasy dreaming.

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What constitutional amendments do Dems need to push through starting in 2029? [View all] LonePirate Sunday OP

I was thinking about this the ither day...how about an amendment that says the following: Volaris Sunday #1

We need an amendment for pardon reform. This might be a very easy one as both parties are pissed off about pardons. LonePirate Sunday #3

Dems must start with expanding the court Fiendish Thingy Sunday #2

Court expansion will never happen with the 2/3 amendment vote requirement. The out party will never support it. LonePirate Sunday #5

That's what I said- court expansion doesn't require an amendment Fiendish Thingy Sunday #6

Way recommended! H2O Man Sunday #4

No, if Democrats take office we should not work on limiting the powers of the President JI7 Sunday #7

If we get control of the White House, and Congress the first act needs to be lees1975 Sunday #8

Amendments to the Constitution are a thing of the past. thought crime Sunday #9

Undo The effects of Citizens United. B Hamster Sunday #10

If there aren't enough votes to impeach/convict, then it's equally doubtful no_hypocrisy Sunday #11

AFTER we defund and replace ICE with a new border JCMach1 Sunday #12

It takes 3/4 of the states to amend the Constitution. Morbius Sunday #13