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9. Amendments to the Constitution are a thing of the past.

Reply to LonePirate (Original post)

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 03:07 AM

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It's effectively impossible to pass an amendment in a such an extremely polarized country. That's not to say we don't need amendments, because our flawed political system no longer works for the benefit of the people.

I agree with all the things you proposed. In my opinion, the biggest flaws in our system are winner-take-all electoral college process, the two Senator rule, lifetime terms for high-level federal judges, and gerrymandering. Most Republicans would disagree, because those are the very features (flaws) they exploit to gain power.

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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