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magicarpet

(18,096 posts)
3. They ain't just fucking around either,...
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 06:12 PM
Apr 14

.... they mean business. Dictatorship, Fascism, Christo-Fascism/Theocracy and finally Oligarchy.

Play by their rules or get disappeared to a re-education KKKamp.

erronis

(19,264 posts)
10. They are all horrible, but the theocracy one worries me the most. There is nobody worse than a religious zealot.
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 08:12 PM
Apr 14

soldierant

(8,422 posts)
5. Robert Reich points out that this
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 06:53 PM
Apr 14

is one of the only two things needed for us to officially become a dictatorship - and that the other may also happen this week.

https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-two-tipping-points-for-when-we

markodochartaigh

(2,711 posts)
7. In the ongoing deportation process against
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 07:16 PM
Apr 14

Mahmoud Khalil the government uses this wording, "past, current, or expected beliefs, statements, or associations that are otherwise lawful".

In light of this incredibly broad wording I think that if anyone isn't worried they just don't understand the situation.

LPBBEAR

(529 posts)
9. She is completely correct.
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 07:33 PM
Apr 14

No knight in shining armor is going to ride in and slay the dragon here. We only have a short window of time with which to deal with this. I have no doubt Trump goons are reading everything on this site. (fuck off lurking Trumpers) I also have no doubt that this site and others like it will be shut down eventually. Some of us will be disappeared for speaking out against the orange god.

She is right. Action is needed....and fast.

Unity In Voice

(11 posts)
15. The Supreme Court is to blame!!! But there is still time! Flood the Supreme Court with letters to overturn immunity
Tue Apr 15, 2025, 01:07 PM
Apr 15

The Supreme Court is to blame!!! But there is still time! Flood the Supreme Court with letters to overturn immunity.

I have a letter to the Supreme Court.
While it is uncommon, the Supreme Court holds the authority to overturn its own rulings.
We, the people, have a unique opportunity to urge the Court to reconsider the immunity granted to President Donald J. Trump.

If we inundate the Supreme Court with millions of letters expressing our concerns, we can demonstrate our deep dissatisfaction with their decision on immunity.
Our collective voice matters and can prompt the Court to reflect on its stance.
Attached is a letter to the Supreme Court, asking them to take into account the possibility of overturning the immunity granted to President Donald J. Trump.

PLEASE SHARE!

Let us make our voices heard! You have permission to edit any way you like.
Also, I sent my letter yesterday. I signed it "Concerned United States Citizen" and gave 12345 Any Street USA with my zip code.
Here is the letter I sent. But my lone voice will not count, but millions upon millions of voices will.

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
The Honorable Chief Justice [Name]
United States Supreme Court
1 First Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20543

Dear Chief Justice Roberts and Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court:
I am writing to respectfully petition the Court to reconsider and potentially overturn the legal doctrine of immunity as it applies to President Donald Trump, particularly in relation to his current actions in office. Specifically, I seek a reevaluation of the broad immunity protections afforded to former presidents when those actions are alleged to violate constitutional principles or the rights of individuals, especially in the context of ongoing legal challenges.

The principle of executive immunity has long been a cornerstone of American jurisprudence, safeguarding the president from certain legal liabilities during their term in office. However, there are increasing concerns that this doctrine, when applied without limits, could grant an unchecked immunity to a public official, potentially shielding them from accountability for actions that violate the law, the Constitution, or basic principles of justice.

The allegations against President Trump involve actions that transcend the scope of legitimate presidential duties and enter into the realm of potential constitutional violations, criminal conduct, and abuse of power. These include matters involving the alleged incitement of insurrection, obstruction of justice, stealing classified information, illegal deportations, contempt of court orders, and other offenses related to the preservation of democratic norms and the rule of law.

While the need for a functioning and independent executive branch is critical, the public interest in maintaining accountability and the rule of law cannot be overstated. A decision to grant sweeping immunity in cases where a president's conduct might directly harm the rights of citizens, undermine democratic institutions, or erode public trust in the government, risks undermining the very principles the Constitution seeks to protect.

I request that the Court carefully consider whether the broad immunity that has been applied in previous cases is appropriate in the context of the actions of the current president. In particular, I urge the Court to review the decision of immunity with regard to actions taken by President Trump, especially as they pertain to violations of the Constitution or federal law.

The role of the Supreme Court as the ultimate arbiter of constitutional interpretation is vital to ensuring that no individual, regardless of their position, is beyond the reach of justice when they may have committed unlawful acts. The interests of justice, the protection of the Constitution, and the preservation of public trust demand that this issue be given the serious consideration it warrants.

Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter. I trust that the Court will act with the utmost consideration for the integrity of our democratic institutions and the rule of law.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Signature (if sending by mail)]

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