I have to say, it would be extremely funny if they changed the constitution and then Trump lost to Obama
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No its so much more fucked than that. It's literally god emperor language.
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-third-term-constitutional-amendment-andy-ogles-2025020
The wording of Ogles' amendment proposal suggests that previous consecutive two-term presidents, such as Barack Obama or George W. Bush, would not be allowed to run for a third term.
Obama - Return of the Jedi
Yeah well, the Constitution says a lot of things. However, it’s fairly clear a large segment of the American population doesn’t care what the Constitution says as long as it’s their team in power.
Exactly, they’re going to say the courts are just against him, or something, and then kick off.
And I would say:
Yes, the courts are against him on that because it’s fucking clear that our founders never wanted a king or authoritarian in charge and two terms is more than enough and already set.
Criminals aren't allowed to run for president either. Here we are.
wrong, it's only individual states that prohibit felons from voting or running for office.
Of course criminals are allowed to run for president
According to the Supreme Court of the United States of America, Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee are both eligible for the office of the United States of America (if they were still alive at least).
Barred? By whom? Really, when will the states wake up and figure out there is no "adult" in the wings that will enforce norms.
The constitution is like the laws of physics; god will enforce it. If not god then perhaps ligma.
American exceptionalism is so stupid strong that I can actually see people thinking that.
To be fair he wasn't supposed to run for a second term as a convicted felon, but he managed that.
I'd like to say I'd be surprised if he could win another election as his popularity plummets, but the US voters have proven themselves to be stupid and/or lazy.
Being a convicted felon does not disqualify you from running for president, or from being elected to the office.
Fomenting insurrection does, but that got waved away "because reasons".
Because Merrick Garland is a bitch. Also more stuff.
Nah, Colorado was handling it appropriately, then SCOTUS stepped in and told a state that they're not allowed to administer elections in their state.
Why not both?
Because given how shameless SCOTUS has been, not sure there's even an alternative reality where they still don't worm themselves around Garland too, regardless of what he did or how fast.
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Any time Trump jokes, it's the camel's nose under the tent.
Yeah, I don’t think he’s capable of an actual joke. I’m a big fan of this analysis…. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/writer-perfectly-breaks-down-why-brits-dont-like-donald-trump-388956/
I've never heard that phrase before that's an excellent phrase.
Can you enlighten me? I don't understand the phrase.
Camels, much like dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals, are constantly pushing their boundaries. The phrase "a camel's nose under the tent" is indicative of a camel that is attempting to find a way inside the tent so that they may eat the, most likely, food that has captured their attention with its scent.
This would be applicable to the Drumpf administration because they are, much like the camel, using a method of "throw everything at the wall and see what sticks," as well as a method of overwhelming the media with birdshot. Namely, if you're creating 50 stories a day, and doing 50 things a day, then the media and the government can't keep up.
Again similar to our camel that has enough strength to tip the tent over, and create a royal mess, in its attempt to get in.
Edit: First time I have heard the phrase as well,.but that is the meaning I would take from context.
I looked it up when I saw it, it seems like it comes from a fable with a similar moral to "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"
A camel sticks his nose under the edge of a tent for warmth, it's owner (or a stranger w/e) allows it to out of kindness. Then the camel slowly worms it's entire body in the tent and refuses to budge.
It's a slippery slope parable.
In a sane society Trump should be in prison.
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Why do news stations make these stupid short clips with music and pictures? Just show the clip
It is unlikely that the constitution will be amended. Democrats still (and will always) hold roughly 50% of seats in the Congress. So any proposal to amendment will not pass. However, there is a possibility of coup if Trump does not want to step down.
My guy, 2 years from now, there will be a redder wave from a kangaroo election, and they will amend the Constitution and end whatever is left of democracy. CISA is gutted, and will be replaced with lackeys that will confirm the fake election. We're cooked.
You mean another coup? Another in addition to the first coup, in which several people were killed and sh*t smeared on the walls of the capitol, when people had to hide for their lives and in which some of the protectors were complicit?
The one after which the ringleader went completely unpunished and then got back into power and released the people who'd actually done it on his behalf?
I know this is crazytown now, but we don't want to forget about that first coup.
They just illegally fired, and replaced the joint chiefs. What makes you think they aren't going to arrest and replace all the democratic representatives and senators?
We're already past The Reichstag Fire
He will be trying to make The Fediverse illegal in the US within the next 6 months.
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Of course he'll run and of course he'll win and og course he'll just ignore the laws about it and of course nobody is going to stop him
I can't see him still being alive by then. He's going to have a stroke or coronary before then.
Or some other mysterious 3rd option
Imagine if a MacDonald's worker on minimum wage slipped something in his slimeburger.
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It says elected. He has no intention of having another election.
On November 2028, he'll be older than Joe Biden is now.
But yeah, I can see him enter the 2028 GOP primaries, win the nomination, maybe beat Harris again, and serve as acting President while SCOTUS allows it.
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Who's gonna stop him from running for or taking office for a third time? The Democrats? Are they gonna write a strongly worded letter? The Supreme Court? Do they have anyone with guns who will listen to them?
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The US is right in a coup. Who knows what will be legal or illegal after that.
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