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Ban elections? Hopefully the checks and balances will prevent this.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...-fox-interview

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Easier said than done…

As you know, a proposed amendment must be passed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress, then ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states - can’t see 290 Reps, 67 Senators, and 38 States getting behind that notion…

More likely to just not hold the next Election - El Presidente for life! ;)

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Hate to say it but I'm not so sure :dunce: PS it was posted a sort of a joke . Now starting to doubt myself

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ABC pay Trump $15M defamation for presenter claiming he was "liable for rape"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrw57q4y9do

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The judge in the case did say that Trump’s conduct would meet the dictionary definition of rape and would have been found liable for rape in multiple jurisdictions, noting that it was the very narrow and specific wording of NY state law that led to the liability being “sexual assault” in this case.

Still, repeatedly claiming “rape” without such qualifying remarks was unwise.

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Commands from the next "Vice" President:

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1869461048828522999

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I agree, it’s a very strange system in the US, to have a “president elect” wait over 2 months before they assume power……

Leaving the incumbent free to wreak havoc should they desire.

If they need time to “transition” fine, but there should be limitations on the legislation or executive orders they can produce during that time.

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Whatever that link is just sends my browser into a loop.

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It’s just a tweet from Elon Musk, that Ian “hilariously” calls the next VP”, stating exactly what is the quote on Ians post.

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It is considered proper that you don't make dramatic changes during the 'lame duck' session. Same after the mid-terms. Although these democratic norms tend to break down in America these days.

That said existing bills and smaller ones do tend to pass. This one is about a spending deal so the Government doesn't shut down. It's crazy to say that shouldn't pass. Government needs to function still.

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Some illumination of the impact of "President-elect Musk"

President Musk? The DOGE leader's government-shutdown push shows how he'll wield power in Washington

Did I mention that Musk was dangerous?

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And the threat of shutdown hasn't occurred before now?
List of actual US shutdowns, although some for a short period of time.

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They'll probably avoid it but this time I guess the Democrats don't care as much. There will be a core of Republicans opposed to it but usually the rest of the GOP ally with the Democrats and get it passed. This time given it's Musk/Trump pushing for it and the Dems are already on their way out so why bother helping? If this is what Musk wants then give to him.

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So missing the point ...

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Just to frame how mad the new power behind Trumps throne is:

Backlash builds as Elon Musk endorses Germany’s far right

You know, the AfD, those nice folk who think that the Nazi's weren't all that bad.

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Why’s he dangerous?

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They’ve happened loads of times, and always used a bargaining chip.

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Well, plenty of leftists sing the praises of communism.

The right is rising because the left is failing, rather than look at them, look at yourself. (Not you personally)

It’s a shame our general election timetabled when it did, if Starmer and Co had come in after Boris quit in 2023, we’d only have 2-3 years of Labour and they’d be gone.