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GiqueCee

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9. Consider the very real possibility...

Reply to SunSeeker (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 17, 2025, 05:18 PM

Apr 2025

... that this attack on birthright citizenship is the wrecking bar that will allow Trump to tear down the entire Constitution. Why do you think the Rabid Right is pushing so hard for a Constitutional convention?
These people – and I use the term loosely – are evil down to their DNA. They have always hated the very concept of democracy. And I thought it was axiomatic that Republicans NEVER negotiate with terrorists. Well, it is hard to negotiate with yourself when you're the terrorists.
Gloves off; knives out; no mercy.

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Supreme Court keeps hold on Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship but sets May arguments [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 OP

Since when does an executive order dweller Apr 2025 #1

Well, "Trump and his supporters have argued" that the Constitution has a self-destruct button William Seger Apr 2025 #5

Yeah...the SC needs this explained to them though arguments? Bengus81 Apr 2025 #8

That is EXACTLY what I was about to ask! BigDemVoter Apr 2025 #15

I guess Barron snowybirdie Apr 2025 #2

Also Melania's parents. Imagine that. Hekate Apr 2025 #6

US citizenship is"a priceless and profound gift" Now THAT is funny. I would trade it for an EU or Canadian ImNotGod Apr 2025 #3

US Citizenshp IS A Priceless And Profound Gift That Is Worth Fighting For... MayReasonRule Apr 2025 #4

You're more than welcome to renounce your US citizenship and apply for citizenship MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2025 #12

I'm 100% with you!! bluestarone Apr 2025 #13

Very concerning. SunSeeker Apr 2025 #7

Consider the very real possibility... GiqueCee Apr 2025 #9

I wonder Rebl2 Apr 2025 #10

Part of me has always wondered about what would have happened had John McCain won in 2008 Polybius Apr 2025 #16

JFC - what is there to hear? It is unconstitutional. Period. nt Blasphemer Apr 2025 #11

EXACTLY! I guess they want to add another word that will just allow LOOPHOLES that a train can blow through. bluestarone Apr 2025 #14