• JasonDJ@lemmy.zip
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      3 months ago

      Yeah so about that…

      The executive unitary theory, which the party in charge of all three branches of government right now subscribe to, essentially implies that the first amendment, and really the entire sheet of parchment, is about as useful as toilet paper.

      “Congress shall not” doesn’t mean shit when it’s the executive calling the shots and the only institutions that can legally stop him are controlled by his loyal party.

      At this point I’m almost hoping for some team of elite western-European mercenaries to come in and take over the capital and reboot democracy with updated firmware.

      C’mon world. America has spent the past hundred-some-odd years spreading our democracy like a horny teenager. Can’t someone repay the favor?

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      3 months ago

      As the Trump stooge correctly states (broken clock, etc.)

      “While their right to irresponsible and dishonest reporting is protected by the First Amendment, it does not ensure their privilege of unfettered access to limited spaces, like the Oval Office and Air Force One,” Budowich wrote.

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        You know, this is the kind of talk that should have been happening since before 2016. Everyone has warned that the constant barrage of lies and misinformation is dangerous.

        However, they have the keys to the kingdom for round two now. The inaction of us (as a country) has let it get to this point. We’re in for a wild ride.