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slightlv

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29. This is what I've been saying, too...

Thu Oct 30, 2025, 05:37 PM

Oct 30

I actually have things I'm looking FOR in a democratic nominee. And being willing to use all the power that SCOTUS gave to trump, in essence, to the OFFICE of the Prez, for all the good it can do.

One other thing I'm looking at very seriously, which is going to be harder to find is one not sullied by the new corporate democratic pose.

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Im going to be looking for a Democrat in the next presidential primaries who will enthusiastically use all the new power [View all] prodigitalson Oct 30 OP

i particularly like this power to demolish rampartd Oct 30 #1

Demolition of all the confederate monuments would be delightful. nt SunSeeker Oct 30 #18

I tend to agree with you. However, the person must have truly solid credentials as a liberal. CaliforniaPeggy Oct 30 #2

That what i meant by for good. prodigitalson Oct 30 #39

The courts will suddenly find their footing in that case... SamuelTheThird Oct 30 #3

Fuck the courts mercuryblues Oct 30 #4

Yep JustAnotherGen Oct 30 #36

Yep. Legislative and Judicial Branches will be lit! leftstreet Oct 30 #5

Yeah the shadow docket will immediately cease to exist, Volaris Oct 30 #7

"The SC will be hearing emergency arguments at 2am on a Saturday"... BadgerMom Oct 30 #12

Yes! Thirteen! calimary Oct 30 #17

If it were me... mwooldri Oct 30 #35

YES!!! Mandatory Retirement!!! calimary Oct 30 #43

THIS!!! calimary Friday #47

The exact opposite of what I want EdmondDantes_ Oct 30 #6

Well, since we're fantasizing here... WestMichRad Oct 30 #11

After Democrats take power . . . AverageOldGuy Oct 30 #16

I'm ready to bring back the guillotine for a few of them FakeNoose Oct 30 #23

No No No! 3825-87867 Oct 30 #27

I'm afraid I disagree. We can not normalize extra constitutional behavior for any purpose. flashman13 Oct 30 #8

It will need to be done, just to bring back a semblance of normality. Crunchy Frog Oct 30 #9

That will just legitimize the next fascist. paulkienitz Oct 30 #10

Totally agree. BannonsLiver Oct 30 #13

I've been saying that we should do this... Lucky Luciano Oct 30 #14

Wasn't it less than a week ago we had No Kings rallies sarisataka Oct 30 #15

No kings.....period. BeneteauBum Oct 30 #20

Good luck with that Alpeduez21 Oct 30 #19

How much of that discovered "new power" is legal and how much of it isn't? Have you actually sorted that out? ancianita Oct 30 #21

The first order of business is increasing the SCOTUS seats to 13. SunSeeker Oct 30 #22

If they were to do JUST that... it would go a long way to fixing this mess Blasphemer Oct 30 #41

Yes, a SCOTUS liberal majority would unshittify America. SunSeeker Oct 30 #44

Top of my list too....exactly what im talking about prodigitalson Saturday #48

We go full tilt prosecution of every person who committed so much as a misdemeanor during the Trump nightmare... Escape Oct 30 #24

The Democratic primaries will be a tough choice we have two qualified candidates, Harris and Newsom. nt ShazamIam Oct 30 #25

We have many qualified candidates pinkstarburst Oct 30 #28

I'll agree and add Pritzker to my ,list. Who is on your list of qualified? ShazamIam Oct 30 #30

I hope Kelly throws his hat in the ring as well. nt Blasphemer Oct 30 #42

SCOTUS-R6 will close ranks fast if a Democrat is elected bucolic_frolic Oct 30 #26

This is what I've been saying, too... slightlv Oct 30 #29

Might have to hold our noses to the corrupt smell of someone willing to shake things up as radically as trump prodigitalson Oct 30 #40

Just getting rid of trump is going to be a single step... slightlv Friday #45

I'll be looking for a Dem with charisma who isn't past retirement age. Full stop. maxsolomon Oct 30 #31

As old as *everyone* in politics seems to be... slightlv Friday #46

Donnie's "new power" is largely from a compliant media and a loyal, violent mob unblock Oct 30 #32

I want some serious reforms of checks and balances IronLionZion Oct 30 #33

I'd prefer one who would fix the institutional weaknesses that trump is exploiting bhikkhu Oct 30 #34

I will want a "Truth and Reconciliation Commission". mwooldri Oct 30 #37

I'll be looking for anyone who will hold these nazis ACCOUNTABLE Skittles Oct 30 #38