Stepping back and examining the broader picture.

[jc456]

Americans now realize how fragile democracy truly is.

november 5th wasn't done using the US democracy?

 

[Lesh]

The point of the post being to reach a consensus. Regardless of whatever feelings one may have about the intent or legality of the actions taken, that their self-evident goal is the expansion of executive authority. Can we at least agree on that?

Judicial overreach - Yes, I believe that we can all agree on that.

We can agree on EXECUTIVE overreach

 

[jc456]

We can agree on EXECUTIVE overreach

not as much as the judicial overreach. But thanks for allowing me to correct you!

 

[Lesh]

not as much as the judicial overreach. But thanks for allowing me to correct you!

You’ve never corrected anyone

 

[Billiejeens]

We can agree on EXECUTIVE overreach

We cannot

 

[jc456]

You’ve never corrected anyone

it just happened, but thanks again.

 

[Invisibleflash]

I think the best way to dispassionately evaluate the direction the trump regime is trying to take the nation is to delve in to the specifics of the actions it has taken. And, their intent. The scope of the actions is by itself breathtaking.

Tracking the lawsuits against Donald Trump’s executive actions
Tracking the lawsuits against Donald Trump's executive actions | AP News

Whether one agrees or disagrees with various court's rulings, from judges nominated by Repub and Dem prez's, blocking or delaying trump's initiatives from taking effect, I think it is fair to say said initiatives are designed to expand the power of the executive beyond traditional boundaries. Like giving the prez the power of control over government officials previously given independence from the office of the POTUS. Or seeking to strip away rights previously recognized as being bestowed on people by the Constitution. Or taking control of budgetary matters Congress has previously had control over.

Or, most recently, usurping powers traditionally possessed by the governors of each state to address unrest.

The point of the post being to reach a consensus. Regardless of whatever feelings one may have about the intent or legality of the actions taken, that their self-evident goal is the expansion of executive authority. Can we at least agree on that?

Sue all you want and see what sticks. Trump will go to any lengths to get power and the filthy commie dem pigs will go to any lengths to destroy America.

...can we at least agree on that?

 

[Ropey]

Fetterman is the only Democrat Senator admitting brain damage...

 

[Independent thinker]

I think the best way to dispassionately evaluate the direction the trump regime is trying to take the nation is to delve in to the specifics of the actions it has taken. And, their intent. The scope of the actions is by itself breathtaking.

Tracking the lawsuits against Donald Trump’s executive actions
Tracking the lawsuits against Donald Trump's executive actions | AP News

Whether one agrees or disagrees with various court's rulings, from judges nominated by Repub and Dem prez's, blocking or delaying trump's initiatives from taking effect, I think it is fair to say said initiatives are designed to expand the power of the executive beyond traditional boundaries. Like giving the prez the power of control over government officials previously given independence from the office of the POTUS. Or seeking to strip away rights previously recognized as being bestowed on people by the Constitution. Or taking control of budgetary matters Congress has previously had control over.

Or, most recently, usurping powers traditionally possessed by the governors of each state to address unrest.

The point of the post being to reach a consensus. Regardless of whatever feelings one may have about the intent or legality of the actions taken, that their self-evident goal is the expansion of executive authority. Can we at least agree on that?

It's simple. The broader picture is we have a shitload of people who crossed our borders ILLEGALLY. That's the broader picture.

 

[berg80]

It's simple. The broader picture is we have a shitload of people who crossed our borders ILLEGALLY. That's the broader picture.

We keep showing you examples of what is happening during trump's reign and you folks keep shrugging them off.

Alex Padilla handcuffed at Noem news conference in LA: DHS defends actions​

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/12/california-sen-alex-padilla-handcuffed-at-noem-presser-00403253

 

[berg80]

It's simple. The broader picture is we have a shitload of people who crossed our borders ILLEGALLY. That's the broader picture.

That's been happening for decades. If you refuse to face the draconian way trump is dealing with immigration I can't make you.

 

[Independent thinker]

We keep showing you examples of what is happening during trump's reign and you folks keep shrugging them off.

Alex Padilla handcuffed at Noem news conference in LA: DHS defends actions​

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/12/california-sen-alex-padilla-handcuffed-at-noem-presser-00403253

That's because we LIKE what he's doing. Just the fact that you don't like it means Trump is doing the right things.

 

[Independent thinker]

That's been happening for decades. If you refuse to face the draconian way trump is dealing with immigration I can't make you.

What's also been happening is presidents such as Clinton and Obama deported many more illegals than Trump, by far, and yet you only bitch about Trump doing it.

 

[Billiejeens]

That's because we LIKE what he's doing. Just the fact that you don't like it means Trump is doing the right things.

That and every other metric

 

[Billiejeens]

That's been happening for decades. If you refuse to face the draconian way trump is dealing with immigration I can't make you.

So, stop spamming the board with what you already know are going to be unsuccessful efforts.

 

[Lesh]

Sue all you want and see what sticks. Trump will go to any lengths to get power and the filthy commie dem pigs will go to any lengths to destroy America.

...can we at least agree on that?

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Trump will go to any lengths to get power…

We agree on that.

Problem is that you have no issue with that. You should

 

[berg80]

Kim Sajet is stepping down from her position as director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, even as the network of museums disputed President Donald Trump’s announcement he was terminating her last month.

“We thank Kim for her service. Her decision to put the museum first is to be applauded and appreciated. I know this was not an easy decision. She put the needs of the Institution above her own, and for that we thank her,” Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III wrote in an email sent to employees, which was shared with POLITICO.

Kevin Gover, undersecretary for museums and culture, has replaced Sajet as acting director of the museum. The New York Times first reported Sajet’s departure.

Trump announced his attempt to fire Sajet in a Truth Social post on May 30, referring to the director as “highly partisan person, and a strong supporter of DEI, which is totally inappropriate for her position.”
But whether the president had the authority to remove Sajet was unclear — and the Smithsonian, an independent organization created by Congress, disputed that he did.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/13/national-portrait-gallery-director-trump-firing-00405360

I wonder if trumples can see the irony of trump trying to legitimize Sajet's attempted termination on the grounds of her being "highly partisan" given the attempt itself was highly partisan.