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slightlv

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43. I fear the Constitution was basically a gentlemen's agreement

Tue Feb 3, 2026, 12:40 PM

Feb 3

to carry on norms. But we have a norm breaker... someone who wants power for power's sake for him and him alone. Our institutions have failed horribly to protect us. We THOUGHT the Constitution protected us, but we have a president who uses it to wipe his backside and a SCOTUS who allows him to do it. We can only hope to enact regime change on our own with our own voices, or hope for a country still friendly to those of us wanting democracy to bomb the crap out of DC. I'm just amazed one of our enemies haven't done it already, with trump in charge. Of course, with trump, he's probably bribed and paid off our enemies to stay away.

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Trump says Republicans should 'nationalize' elections [View all] turbinetree Feb 2026 OP

Afraid much, Bro? Chasstev365 Feb 2026 #1

I would seize this opportunity Roy Rolling Feb 3 #49

Just imagine if Obama or Biden said they wanted to "take over" the federal elections away from States LiberalLovinLug Feb 3 #55

Did he take an oath to pound on and destroy the constitution Walleye Feb 2026 #2

Me............ thinks yes............ever since 2016.........and confirmed July 1, 2024.................go figure....... turbinetree Feb 2026 #5

Since 1987. 🇷🇺 ColoringFool Feb 2026 #25

Probably thinks because he didn't actually touch the Bible dflprincess Feb 2026 #16

I feel certain he doesn't have verbal skills to comprehend the constitution or the oath Walleye Feb 2026 #17

He doesn't care! colorado_ufo Feb 2026 #35

That would require something he is incapable joshdawg Feb 2026 #24

Just because the book had "Bible" written on it.... SergeStorms Feb 2026 #31

Had fingers crossed too Evolve Dammit Feb 3 #48

"Did he take an oath to pound on and destroy the constitution" markodochartaigh Feb 3 #53

The GOP wants fake elections. Like in Russia. Irish_Dem Feb 2026 #3

Pretty obvious what's happening. Mz Pip Feb 2026 #4

I have a broader than average vocabulary... GiqueCee Feb 2026 #6

Bazinga! You win the thread imo. SheltieLover Feb 2026 #10

Klingon dictionary was good too. Amaryllis Feb 2026 #22

Yes! SheltieLover Feb 2026 #23

Klingon vs Ubbi Dubbi AZ8theist Feb 2026 #34

That... GiqueCee Feb 3 #38

he's going to refuse to accept the election results. i don't think the nation is prepared for this...... Takket Feb 2026 #7

You are in the right track orangecrush Feb 2026 #12

I agree with you Takket... slightlv Feb 3 #42

That would be profoundly unconstitutional unblock Feb 2026 #8

He doesn't give a fuck. orangecrush Feb 2026 #11

TRUE very TRUE BUT bluestarone Feb 2026 #19

True. Unconstitutional doesn't mean the actual power structure cares. unblock Feb 2026 #20

I fear the Constitution was basically a gentlemen's agreement slightlv Feb 3 #43

So? What does that matter? Kablooie Feb 2026 #29

Sadly true. Republicans are proving the constitution is only as good as the people in power. unblock Feb 2026 #30

Make that "healthcare should be nationalized" leftstreet Feb 2026 #9

Trump is fantasizing, but he's trolling. He's trying to depress the Dem vote. Wanderlust988 Feb 2026 #13

He doesn't have to do it in "Democratic" states. hay rick Feb 3 #37

Do the states want a single party to take over such duties? - 'nationalize' elections Norrrm Feb 2026 #14

Ain't gonna happen. GFY, Krasnov! Sogo Feb 2026 #15

Why don't all the rightwingnut states go form a confederacy C_U_L8R Feb 2026 #18

They'd go broke. SergeStorms Feb 2026 #32

Why bother...? regnaD kciN Feb 3 #54

States' Rights! NameAlreadyTaken Feb 2026 #21

Nationalize elections maliaSmith Feb 2026 #26

He will say or do anything he can get away with Tree Lady Feb 2026 #27

Nationalize only BIPOC AREAS 2abigbman Feb 2026 #28

The Repuke puppets are all silently nodding their heads FakeNoose Feb 2026 #33

He has a backup plan for November. OGBuzz Feb 2026 #36

Everything that he says, is an admission of guilt. Emile Feb 3 #39

His Hero is Hitler. Joinfortmill Feb 3 #40

Don't worry fuckstick. It's already been nationalized, but NOT in the way you think maxrandb Feb 3 #41

The Republicans should participate in the election without cheating and committing treason. camartinwv Feb 3 #44

He can't. They can't. Jbraybarten Feb 3 #45

GOP controlled Supreme Court started this in 2000 DemocracyForever Feb 3 #46

Only one way his 2020 election obsession makes any sense. OGBuzz Feb 3 #47

Makes sense quakerboy Feb 3 #50

Thinking him demanding state voter rolls will result in a lot of women being denied voting rights Attilatheblond Feb 3 #51

The Congress should impeach and the Senate convict Trump NOW mdbl Feb 3 #52

MaddowBlog-'Republicans ought to nationalize the voting': Trump eyes radical power-grab LetMyPeopleVote Feb 3 #56

I doubt this will fly. Few states will want to cede their authority over elections, especial when it is possible Martin68 Feb 3 #57

No, we just need to remove him from power. Initech Feb 3 #58