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wnylib

(26,348 posts)
11. We will need to hold a majority of political offices
Sun May 3, 2026, 10:50 AM
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for at least a decade or more in order to restore democracy.

So we have to pull ourselves together in a strategy for that purpose and convince more people to join us. With a majority in Congress, we could have a list of laws to pass toward goals in a few categories, e.g. protecting voters' rights and dealing with racial redistribution shenanigans. If it requires a Constitutional amendment, so be it.

Other goal categories-- balance the SC with enough justices to cover all federal districts. Establish some ethical rules of conduct for SC justices. Find a way to enforce them. Perhaps with fines or grounds for impeachment.

Establish an investigative group of prosecutors to expose the multiple MAGA crimes. One of the things that Timothy Snyder has pointed out is that accountability is essential to restoring democracy and ending cults. The citizens need to see and experience the rule of just (as in justice) laws as the norm in a democratic society.

So we will need leaders with broad vision, good organizational skills, the ability to choose competent people and delegate responsibilities to them, and a clear focus on the goal of democracy restoration.



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Let's all make a pact: [View all] Chasstev365 Sunday OP
Count me in! -misanthroptimist Sunday #1
i get to hear cassidy's ads rampartd Sunday #2
Oh this 100% Six117 Sunday #3
Haven't supported repubs in many years. The past few have not helped me change...nt Wounded Bear Sunday #4
I'm there SuzyandPuffpuff Sunday #5
NO QUARTER! ✊ ColoringFool Sunday #6
We are going to have to start with adding ADHD medication alongside the fluoride in our... Ol Janx Spirit Sunday #7
The corrupt corporate media will let them get away with it SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #8
They're the ones who need to be held accountable the most. Initech Sunday #21
FAUX is the worst SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #22
Sounds good to me. Keep them close to trump - about 6 feet under. erronis Sunday #9
I'm in! Joinfortmill Sunday #10
We will need to hold a majority of political offices wnylib Sunday #11
Accountability has always been lacking JT45242 Sunday #18
This time more than ever, accountability is absolutely essential. wnylib Sunday #23
I've heard that... jmbar2 Sunday #12
He's just the one they've been looking for lame54 Sunday #13
The number one issue is to ensure the proper people are elected that will Bev54 Sunday #14
What? Cirsium Sunday #15
The orange won't wash off. CrispyQ Sunday #16
Love it! Chasstev365 Sunday #17
ALL IN! ancianita Sunday #19
Count me in! calimary Sunday #20
"Who? I don't think I ever heard of him. Oh, him? He was just the cofffee boy. He was President?!? struggle4progress Sunday #24
If the next Democratic President says "we have to look forward, not backwards" LiberalLovinLug Sunday #25
I think they'll deflect all Trump questions by jumping to bashing Democrats instead. 50 Shades Of Blue Sunday #26
NEVER FORGET!! Jilly_in_VA Sunday #27
I'll add my name to your pact, slightlv Sunday #28
;-{) BOO! Goonch Sunday #29
I'm in!! MeNotThatKindOfOrc Sunday #30
Can Abdul El-Sayed Sunday #31
Totally agree with this but .... FakeNoose Sunday #32
If they did not impeach or convict, they are derelict Qutzupalotl Sunday #33
They should have to wear red M's for Maga the rest of their lives oldmanlynn Yesterday #34
Quislings should be forever shunned, while criminals should be prosecuted. n/t Mister Ed Yesterday #35
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