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Maura's avatar

Hi Joyce, since the execution in Minneapolis, I have been feeling a real sense of doom.

How legally, can we stop this criminal syndicate from turning our democracy into a full-fledged fascist state? It seems as if nothing is stopping this regime from destroying this country. Is there any good news at all legally on the horizon?

A doc reads's avatar

We are all with you, Maura.

Indeed how can we legally disarm trump?

Carol Jack's avatar

What consequences are in the War Powers act that can be employed if Congress refuses to act or the President continues to override Congress?

Pam Birkenfeld's avatar

That’s really the problem isn’t it, Trump “overriding” Congress? If only there were signs of life in Congress because they are willingly letting that happen. They are the ones who could stop it and they show no signs of life.

Carol Jack's avatar

Today in my state we are calling our representatives to get them off their butts to support the war powers act acap. Can everyone do the same to help push this??

Talia Giordano's avatar

Trump’s tough, swaggering MAGAs are nothing more than a bunch of scared bunnies. How embarrassing - for them.

Bill Huber's avatar

What is the legal basis for a Unitary executive?

How did the Roberts court come to the conclusion that the president is above the law?

How can it be reversed?

Wade Baynham's avatar

Thank you, Joyce. Illegal wars and American imperialism are not remotely funny to me. I'm grateful that you're helping us with resources to understand and say NO.

Jan Feeler's avatar

There should be a national conversation among every lefty person to be pushing the idea that several ETHICAL republican House members should seriously consider changing their party from R to D. Otherwise, every hour that they delay in doing this further cracks DEMOCRACY. They should do it all at once on the same day, publicly, at a presser. This should be promoted by every host on CNN, MSNOW, by you, Marc Elias, Joyce, and HCR, and every Democratic house member. Be relentless--trump/vought/miller/noem/hegseth are! Tell Maura what we citizens can do. Call our congresspeople every day to get this accompished.

Carole Langston's avatar

Reads like teenage boys tweeting to each other.

25th Amendment so the whole lot of them can be removed, after the Midterms.

Forget Impeachment.

Jan Feeler's avatar

That leaves jd vance, who is controlled by Theil, Vought, Miller and the goals of Project 2025, which is to DESTROY DEMOCRACY.

Carole Langston's avatar

I believe the 25th Amendment can be used to remove the cabinet also. Article 4, I think. I need to check.

Talia Giordano's avatar

Great. So we have bad and worse!

WoodsmanBob's avatar

Clean up our own messes here at home before telling other nations how to act and enact.

Take CARE of the US Citizens that require some Help, Curb inflation, Increase, not decrease the Tax's for the very Rich. Think of others before the Trump Family, and reshuffle your Cabinet and Hire the Knowledgeable & those with Integrity, not just your ASS Kissers.

Pam Birkenfeld's avatar

Preaching to the choir

Christy's avatar

He’s NOT joking is the bigger problem. He’s dead serious and this is his normal operating procedure for Foreign Policy! 😱

Gene Nuse's avatar

The idea that Trump is not working with a "normal" brain is all over the internet. And lately with his makeup covered hands it seems he is now getting some kind of IV treatment for a geriatric driven brain disorder. One of the many side effects of this medication is insomnia with a lack of REM sleep which creates all kinds of problems such as anger... intolerance... Proof of this possibility is the increased number and timing with Trump's tweeting at 3am typical and his sleeping during meetings. Long term insomnia is a very serious problem for a person's health.

Vicki Crutchfield's avatar

Obviously the Chris tweet is a joke.

But you are assuming a lot to say tRump is joking The whole concept of humor is way over his head. Whatever his particular mental dysfunction is, humor is clearly confusing to him. He most likely thought it was a serious suggestion.

Barbara Grinell's avatar

I will call my senators and representatives. The work you do is critical!!

Barbara Grinell's avatar

Trump and his are corrupted.

Parkin Hunter's avatar

We need a financial prediction market for whether nuclear bombs will drop in 2026. The consensus might be interesting.

Susan's avatar

Has this begun? I can't seem to find it!

Phil's avatar

Joyce, Hi. I'm somewhat new to your Substack and wanted to watch today's session with Tess Bridgeman but wasn't able to figure out how to do that. How do I watch future live sessions? Thanks.