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LilElf70

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16. Something needs to be done

Tue Jul 16, 2024, 07:12 PM

Jul 2024

It's quite obvious that what we have today is not working. These republican pricks have taken full advantage of having no one at the reins. Its time to move forward and fix the corruption and make it better for all Americans.

Yes this is big news.

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Biden set to announce support for major Supreme Court changes [View all] lanlady Jul 2024 OP

Go get 'em Joe! GreenWave Jul 2024 #1

That's going to require an amendment to the Constitution itself. cstanleytech Jul 2024 #2

Yes, that's what the article says he's going for. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #4

Not in a chance in hell of passing in red states though because it would cost them SCOTUS control cstanleytech Jul 2024 #5

So why ever try? Polybius Jul 2024 #6

This orangecrush Jul 2024 #22

You're free to bookmark and come back in 20 years Polybius Jul 2024 #23

Sad - but true peppertree Jul 2024 #27

It's called sitting on your hands GenThePerservering Jul 2024 #29

Not all Congressional Democrats even support term limits on SC Justices Polybius Jul 2024 #31

But that was before USSC gave Joe superpowers orangecrush Jul 2024 #50

No, they just said that Presidents can't be prosecuted for official acts Polybius Jul 2024 #51

We shall see orangecrush Jul 2024 #52

Woe is me. Let's never start and we will never have to finish. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #37

Because it's a waste of political capital on a piece of legislation that has no hope of passing Zeitghost Jul 2024 #94

Love ya, but I'll trust Biden on things like this. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #7

I trust Biden, it's the Republicans I don't trust. cstanleytech Jul 2024 #43

I agree. joshdawg Jul 2024 #71

Me too this is not something he will not take up without thinking it through Walleye Jul 2024 #53

The supremes are already trying to keep him from winning reelection. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #61

Joe is a force for good, so all the forces of evil are against him Walleye Jul 2024 #66

You don't know how much I agree with you on that. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #67

The forces of evil are very strong. We must be stronger Walleye Jul 2024 #68

We are stronger, always have been... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #69

That is a very good point and a good way of putting it Walleye Jul 2024 #70

Setting the goal may go a long way toward changing some red places blue. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #38

That I'll agree with you on as it can help us down the road even though the odds are I'll win the mega million jackpot. cstanleytech Jul 2024 #45

An amendment could grandfather in current members with no term limits Captain Zero Jul 2024 #123

Go Joe!!! 🌊 !!! Think. Again. Jul 2024 #3

Add more... brakester Jul 2024 #86

There are multiple precedents for changing the size of the SC. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #103

This is making the big news outlet "breaking news" rounds - Here is a no paywall link BumRushDaShow Jul 2024 #8

It's a Big Deal. He's talking Constitutional Amendment. That will increase turnout! n/t TygrBright Jul 2024 #9

No one gets to vote on it though Diraven Jul 2024 #15

That is the absolute impossible traditionally The Grand Illuminist Jul 2024 #21

He is ALSO working on legislation Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #82

And the mechanism given by the Constitution to Congress Zeitghost Jul 2024 #96

That's what I'm talking! intheflow Jul 2024 #10

An important step lefthandedskyhook Jul 2024 #11

BFD!! For President Biden to agree to stir up institutional govt. is a BFD!!!! Cheezoholic Jul 2024 #12

K&R SupportSanity Jul 2024 #13

Didn't Biden form an exploratory committee to see whether Supreme Court needed changes when he SupportSanity Jul 2024 #14

Something needs to be done LilElf70 Jul 2024 #16

Yes! This is the kind of action that is needed. AZ Dem Love Jul 2024 #17

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #88

What I have been longing for. Thank you, Joe! ancianita Jul 2024 #18

I wonder if he's seeking the impossible to get one thing. LisaM Jul 2024 #19

The problem with ethics laws aimed at the SC Justices is... LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #42

AOC is going to issue impeachment proceedings MichMan Jul 2024 #64

Even an ethics code Zeitghost Jul 2024 #98

Sure does need to be done now. republianmushroom Jul 2024 #20

This is awesome - the adults are taking over! FakeNoose Jul 2024 #24

First change I want to see is Thomas and Alito charged with taking bribes. patphil Jul 2024 #25

Sorry, bribes are now legal brakester Jul 2024 #119

This IS great news! llmart Jul 2024 #26

A rolling stone that's not rolling remains not rolling usonian Jul 2024 #28

Why do we need an amendment? bikes and bunnies Jul 2024 #30

Pipe dream SlimJimmy Jul 2024 #57

So it says, "...the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgement and 24601 Jul 2024 #73

The LInk Shows You the Exact Quote from the Constitution bikes and bunnies Jul 2024 #91

I'm pretty sure that was included. Igel Jul 2024 #95

awesome! et tu Jul 2024 #32

It's up to the people to start voting blue for this to happen. Dem4life1234 Jul 2024 #33

The Constitution is accountable for a lot of things that are wrong in America. Aussie105 Jul 2024 #34

Does he have the time and the support to enact these changes on the Supreme Court? Martin68 Jul 2024 #35

No, not even close Polybius Jul 2024 #48

No to both questions SlimJimmy Jul 2024 #58

GO DARK BRANDON! PortTack Jul 2024 #36

Expand the court ZonkerHarris Jul 2024 #39

Do It Joe colsohlibgal Jul 2024 #40

Yeah, you know who would rule on the constitutionality of a term limits law? LudwigPastorius Jul 2024 #41

Don't forget that he no longer has to restrict himself to legal acts. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #47

He cant be prosecuted for official acts Polybius Jul 2024 #49

Yes, trying to pass bills would be one of the legal ways he could proceed... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #59

He does Polybius Jul 2024 #74

he does not... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #79

Do you believe that is what Pres. Biden will do? MichMan Jul 2024 #80

I don't believe Biden would do that... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #81

You're completely misinterpreting the ruling Polybius Jul 2024 #92

I'm not misinterpreting the immunity ruling.... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #104

It won't be nearly as bad as it's being made out to be Polybius Jul 2024 #109

We can win... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #111

I'd like to think it would go to a lower court, Igel Jul 2024 #97

I've read this thread, so let me SlimJimmy Jul 2024 #44

Yes, that's why the President is specifically talking about a Constitutional amendment. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #46

He said Congress could do some things in SlimJimmy Jul 2024 #56

I think this man, with a lifetime of political experience... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #60

I think he's taking bad advice from those that should know better. SlimJimmy Jul 2024 #100

Because you DO know better, got it. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #105

You don't have a clue about what I do or don't know. SlimJimmy Jul 2024 #106

But I do know Biden has a lifetime of political experience. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #107

He's relying on bad advice. SlimJimmy Jul 2024 #110

Of course a highly experienced, completely successful, lifelong politician would do that. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #112

I'm sure he's taking their advice. SlimJimmy Jul 2024 #121

Just because the SC is a separate and equal branch, it doesn't mean the other 2 branches have no power over them. scipan Jul 2024 #99

The USSC doesn't make the rules for the Senate, for example, SlimJimmy Jul 2024 #102

Holy fuck -- YES!!!! Blue Owl Jul 2024 #54

Now THAT will energize the base and get Independent votes. SunSeeker Jul 2024 #55

I don't what what reform is possible... returnee Jul 2024 #62

Too Little Too Late Herkimer Jul 2024 #63

You get "attacked" for "making up wild stuff and get insults like WTF you smoking"?? FBaggins Jul 2024 #108

Right On Baron2024 Jul 2024 #115

Good news. ClearSky24 Jul 2024 #65

Not necessary, Joe, just change the number of justices. truthisfreedom Jul 2024 #72

You realize Biden can't do that either? brooklynite Jul 2024 #75

FINALLY !! Trust_Reality Jul 2024 #76

This could be what gets him re-elected yobrault1 Jul 2024 #77

To those who say Joe can't do it, hold Joe's beer. twodogsbarking Jul 2024 #78

Policy Change? 2roos Jul 2024 #83

Awesome! Deep State Witch Jul 2024 #84

SCOTUS is on the ballot in 2024 LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #85

I hope he can get this done 👍 TommieMommy Jul 2024 #87

If he gets a second term the probability is better. calimary Jul 2024 #116

Good! Our current system isn't working - our court is corrupt as hell. Initech Jul 2024 #89

About goddamn time!!! Give 'em Hell Joe!!! Moostache Jul 2024 #90

I'm guessing Biden know the odds for a constitutional amendment's success. JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2024 #93

Drumph already promised brakester Jul 2024 #120

Support this, but see no reason to believe in could be enacted. Silent Type Jul 2024 #101

This Is A Great Idea Baron2024 Jul 2024 #113

And at some point down the road the history books will point back to this time and say "this is where it began..." chia Jul 2024 #114

make it so THEY CANNOT ACCEPT ANY GIFTS Skittles Jul 2024 #117

I will bold proposal my A Physicist Jul 2024 #118

This is great news CRK7376 Jul 2024 #122