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slightlv

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

Tue Feb 3, 2026, 11:40 AM

19 hrs ago

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 Monday OP

Afraid much, Bro? Chasstev365 Monday #1

I would seize this opportunity Roy Rolling 17 hrs ago #49

Just imagine if Obama or Biden said they wanted to "take over" the federal elections away from States LiberalLovinLug 15 hrs ago #55

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

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

Since 1987. 🇷🇺 ColoringFool Monday #25

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

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

He doesn't care! colorado_ufo Monday #35

That would require something he is incapable joshdawg Monday #24

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

Had fingers crossed too Evolve Dammit 17 hrs ago #48

"Did he take an oath to pound on and destroy the constitution" markodochartaigh 16 hrs ago #53

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

Pretty obvious what's happening. Mz Pip Monday #4

I have a broader than average vocabulary... GiqueCee Monday #6

Bazinga! You win the thread imo. SheltieLover Monday #10

Klingon dictionary was good too. Amaryllis Monday #22

Yes! SheltieLover Monday #23

Klingon vs Ubbi Dubbi AZ8theist Monday #34

That... GiqueCee 21 hrs ago #38

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

You are in the right track orangecrush Monday #12

I agree with you Takket... slightlv 19 hrs ago #42

That would be profoundly unconstitutional unblock Monday #8

He doesn't give a fuck. orangecrush Monday #11

TRUE very TRUE BUT bluestarone Monday #19

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

I fear the Constitution was basically a gentlemen's agreement slightlv 19 hrs ago #43

So? What does that matter? Kablooie Monday #29

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

Make that "healthcare should be nationalized" leftstreet Monday #9

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

He doesn't have to do it in "Democratic" states. hay rick 21 hrs ago #37

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

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

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

They'd go broke. SergeStorms Monday #32

Why bother...? regnaD kciN 16 hrs ago #54

States' Rights! NameAlreadyTaken Monday #21

Nationalize elections maliaSmith Monday #26

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

Nationalize only BIPOC AREAS 2abigbman Monday #28

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

He has a backup plan for November. OGBuzz Monday #36

Everything that he says, is an admission of guilt. Emile 21 hrs ago #39

His Hero is Hitler. Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #40

Don't worry fuckstick. It's already been nationalized, but NOT in the way you think maxrandb 20 hrs ago #41

The Republicans should participate in the election without cheating and committing treason. camartinwv 19 hrs ago #44

He can't. They can't. Jbraybarten 19 hrs ago #45

GOP controlled Supreme Court started this in 2000 DemocracyForever 18 hrs ago #46

Only one way his 2020 election obsession makes any sense. OGBuzz 17 hrs ago #47

Makes sense quakerboy 17 hrs ago #50

Thinking him demanding state voter rolls will result in a lot of women being denied voting rights Attilatheblond 16 hrs ago #51

The Congress should impeach and the Senate convict Trump NOW mdbl 16 hrs ago #52

MaddowBlog-'Republicans ought to nationalize the voting': Trump eyes radical power-grab LetMyPeopleVote 13 hrs ago #56

I doubt this will fly. Few states will want to cede their authority over elections, especial when it is possible Martin68 8 hrs ago #57

No, we just need to remove him from power. Initech 8 hrs ago #58