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William Seger

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5. Well, "Trump and his supporters have argued" that the Constitution has a self-destruct button

Reply to dweller (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 17, 2025, 04:17 PM

Apr 17

... that gives the president virtually unlimited power with no accountability. Whoda thunk the Founding Fathers were either complete idiots, or they really preferred having a king?

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Since when does an executive order dweller Apr 17 #1

Well, "Trump and his supporters have argued" that the Constitution has a self-destruct button William Seger Apr 17 #5

Yeah...the SC needs this explained to them though arguments? Bengus81 Apr 17 #8

That is EXACTLY what I was about to ask! BigDemVoter Apr 17 #15

I guess Barron snowybirdie Apr 17 #2

Also Melania's parents. Imagine that. Hekate Apr 17 #6

US citizenship is"a priceless and profound gift" Now THAT is funny. I would trade it for an EU or Canadian ImNotGod Apr 17 #3

US Citizenshp IS A Priceless And Profound Gift That Is Worth Fighting For... MayReasonRule Apr 17 #4

You're more than welcome to renounce your US citizenship and apply for citizenship MarineCombatEngineer Apr 17 #12

I'm 100% with you!! bluestarone Apr 17 #13

Very concerning. SunSeeker Apr 17 #7

Consider the very real possibility... GiqueCee Apr 17 #9

I wonder Rebl2 Apr 17 #10

Part of me has always wondered about what would have happened had John McCain won in 2008 Polybius Apr 18 #16

JFC - what is there to hear? It is unconstitutional. Period. nt Blasphemer Apr 17 #11

EXACTLY! I guess they want to add another word that will just allow LOOPHOLES that a train can blow through. bluestarone Apr 17 #14