We don't seem to have the courage of Brazil.

Oh, wait - I think we've gone over this territory ...

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....is to think it.

why didn't I think of that?

...it could be contagious.

True.

Unfortunately, the mechanics of American governance don’t afford the people the means by which to end the fascist Trump regime.

The impeachment process is dead the consequence of Senate Republicans’ refusal to convict a sitting president, although voting to convict was perfectly appropriate and warranted for all three presidential impeachments that went to the Senate for trial.

The judicial process is hopelessly corrupted by a Supreme Court dominated by conservative ideologues who have codified unitary executive dogma and placed presidents above the law.

And the process to amend the Constitution that might restore and strengthen the country’s legal guardrails is pointless as any such proposed amendments would be opposed by Congressional Republicans and Republican controlled states.

and leaning on their representatives to exercise their will.

Not even the 25th Amendment?

"the mechanics of American governance don’t afford the people the means by which to end the fascist Trump regime"

The President is unable to serve. The Vice President immediately takes over.

Then, if the President objects - the send their own declaration to Congress.

The Congress then has 48 hours to each get a 2/3rds Majority in both houses to confirm the 25th Amendment's actions.

If not the President immediately resumes their office/duties.

I never knew the whole process, now I do.

in fact be waiting until the next election. That's just how it's done.

And this is a far worse situation for the country.

want you setting yourself up for disappointment, which it almost certainly will be.

Years and years. I just want enough Republicans to come to their senses to try and save our country before the next election, which may or may not happen? I think Trump and the regime are at a weak moment. They are like cornered rats.

Only 6 Republicans were needed to convict, which is why Nixon resigned. Today there are 47 Democrats -- it would take 20 republicans to convict.
And what about Vance? You think he's going to be forced out too? And are you okay with President Mike Johnson?

Comparisons to the Nixon impeachment and resignation are inapposite in the extreme.

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