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[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago

Be the bogeyman the Republicans make you out to be, damnit! If we're going to endure this utter clownshow of an election year, we could at least try making it funny.

I share your hopes, but we're gonna be sorely disappointed. Dem leadership is never anywhere near as based as Republicans unwittingly make them seem.

And as far as entertainment value goes, Macho (in his own mind) Grandpa is pretty much like watching paint dry..

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[–] Th4tGuyII@fedia.io 108 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I hate the idea of a president essentially being a monarch whilst in power, but I kinda do wish that Biden would do something to bite the anti-democracy members of the SCOTUS in the ass over this ruling

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 61 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Like, chuck them in the slammer for their blatant corruption? Immunity, fat!

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[–] Poppa_Mo@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

He should pardon Hunter, create an additional SCOTUS seat, then appoint Hunter.

No other details. Just do that without elaborating and watch them devour themselves in confusion.

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[–] candyman337@sh.itjust.works 67 points 2 years ago (1 child)

"You're a traitor!" Bang "You're a traitor!" Bang

"SIR THIS IS A WENDY'S PLEASE"

[–] skittlebrau@lemmy.world 42 points 2 years ago (1 child)

So anyway, I started blasting.

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[–] blanketswithsmallpox@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago*

POV: You're in a Wendy's with Republican supreme court justices.

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[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 65 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It would probably be better for the country if he went full Dark Brandon...

... but it would be funnier if he went Diamond Joe. Just no fucks, breaking the law for petty shit with total immunity because "That's what I was born to do man, even Johnny Law thinks so"

[–] Katana314@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago (1 child)

It would be really funny if in the last month of his presidency, he put together a “bit” with a local corner store owner, coordinated beforehand, where he “robs the store” using a wooden gun under full observation of the Secret Service - and then explains the skit to a press conference for everyone who doesn’t get it, and allows a 9-year-old kid with a police badge “arrest” him for committing a crime.

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[–] Schmuppes@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago*

I wonder if said 9-year-old would actually be able to lawfully arrest Diamond Joe by means of this legal principle.

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[–] callouscomic@lemm.ee 17 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

We're coming into your program with breaking news. Today, President Biden decree'ed free ice cream nationally forever. Of course the industry is now in turmoil, scrambling to submit paperwork to the Department of Agriculture for reimbursement since there's been a flood of people taking advantage of this. We go to Jessica who's on the floor with a Republican Senator. Jessica?

Thank you Mary. Senator, what do you make of the Presidents action?

It's appalling. He's a Dictator now! This isn't what our freedom loving country was founded upon. Later today I will introduce articles to impeach President Lactose for this disgusting abuse of power.

Sir, your own party's candidate has openly said he'd abuse the power to jail his opponents, and you've openly supported him. Surely, giving out free ice cream isn't more dictatorial or impeachable.

Ma'am, I dont like your lefty questions. Your one-sided commentary. This interview is over.

Mary, its clear this is a divisive topic in the halls of Congress. It also isn't helping the mood among Congress that President Biden has been seen walking around with sunglasses on, eating ice cream, asking random Republicans "what's got your goat, Jack?" Back to you.

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[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 52 points 2 years ago

Unfortunately for us, he still gives all the fucks about decorum and the usual stuff.

[–] OneWomanCreamTeam@sh.itjust.works 43 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I mean, his reputation is still tied to Kamala's at the moment. His actions now could affect the success of the campaign.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 57 points 2 years ago (3 children)

So you're saying wait until after the first Tuesday in November to send Seal Team Six to Mar-a-Lago.

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[–] OneWomanCreamTeam@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 years ago

I mean, I certainly wouldn't complain.

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[–] schema@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

And to the Supreme Court to show them first hand how bad their ruling was.

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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

I'll take either, but both works too.

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[–] TheMightyCanuck@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

2,500 lb JDAM would work too

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[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

So he should wait for the in-between period after the elections... Hell, no matter who wins he could do whatever he wants during that time, including putting the whole RNC in jail if the Democrats lose...

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[–] Eatspancakes84@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Sending the National Guard rather than an angry mob to block the certification of the election.

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[–] freshcow@lemmy.world 43 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Nah, let's not pretend Biden is going to do anything cool. I think we all see him for what he is.

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[–] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 23 points 2 years ago

The best darn kept secret weapon Big Ice Cream lobby's got!

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[–] lemmytellyousomething@lemmy.dbzer0.com 38 points 2 years ago (1 child)

So.... it's illegal for Biden to fire members of the supreme court, but there are no consequences when he just kills a few of them...?

[–] Wes4Humanity@lemm.ee 29 points 2 years ago

As long as he does it "officially"

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[–] stress_headache@lemmy.world 37 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Also a reminder that the same Justices who made that ruling are still on the bench and can and will change their rulings based on whatever serves them at the time. Just because they said the law applies one way when it comes to Republicans doesn't mean they'll say it applies the same way when it comes to non Republicans.

[–] Wes4Humanity@lemm.ee 12 points 2 years ago

Not if he disappears them for being traitors and replaces them with not traitors

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[–] Zier@fedia.io 35 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Appoint 26 new SC justices without a confirmation process. DO IT!!!

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (1 child)

That's the difficult part. If he tried that they'd just ignore the appointments, just like how the Senate ignored Trump's attempt to stop the vote.

And the reality is he'd never have justices killed. This ruling only empowers authoritarian Presidents.

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[–] Clinicallydepressedpoochie@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago* (7 children)

I mean, the appointment of 26 judges is totally legit because the 26 judges will rule its constitutional. From there they get carte blanche to interpret the constitution however they like until congress steps in does real legislation that prevents the bullshit that's been coming from the court for years.

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[–] sexy_peach@feddit.org 26 points 2 years ago (2 children)

He doesn't have total immunity, he has immunity as long as the supreme court allows it. Which they won't for biden.

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[–] raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.world 20 points 2 years ago (3 children)

The idea is that he'd pack the court with 10+ constitution- and democracy-loyal judges, and then the supreme court will vote that

this measure was necessary
the recent immunity ruling is bullshit
the corrupt judges shall be impeached

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[–] barsquid@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Shitheads like Manchin won't allow that. Shitheads like Manchin won't even allow replacing one during an election year.

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[–] raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

What I mean is - Biden should just not ask for permission & do it per executive order. Establish facts and ask for forgiveness later (like he would care if his own appointed court does not grant him immunity out of principle - he's too old to see the end of such a court case).

Those are measures I would - under normal circumstances - consider highly problematic, alike to a coup d'etat - but in actuality, this would be a counter-coup, because the actual coup is already happening in slow motion for a decade & more, with the Republicans putting corrupt shitheads on the supreme court, instead of qualified judges with at least some resemblance of impartiality.

So - if I were Biden - I'd use the "immunity" ruling to establish a proper neutral supreme court, possibly forcefully removing the corrupt judges, and then let the new, established supreme court rule that this was an "official act" (because it would be very fucking much), but also revoke the previous immunity ruling, and have them independently(!) decide on the necessity / legality of my acts, and potential consequences.

Then let the republicunts choke on their self-created paradox: As the supreme court has confirmed the "official act", do they condemn it anyways and thereby openly admit that their "immunity for official acts" ruling was only "rules for thee but not for me" - and regardless, would they object to the proceedings against me by the new supreme court on the grounds that the immunity ruling has been revoked, and thereby either defend my immunity, or (not objecting) accept the revocation of the immunity clause?

I'd love to see them choke on that.

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[–] Quacksalber@sh.itjust.works 23 points 2 years ago

But no balls. You hear that, Biden? YOU GOT NO BALLS TO TEST YOUR NEW IMMUNITY! Prove me wrong!

[+] slimarev92@lemmy.world 21 points 2 years ago (6 children)

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[–] CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Which means he can shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and get away with it.

The amount of chaotic good Biden could do...

Rob billionaires at gun point and then distribute the wealth a la Robin Hood
Bomb Shell corporation unless they give into his demands
Close stock exchanges until they donate half of their stocks to various non-profits
Hold ships at port hostage until CEOs step down

The list is literally endless.

If judges try to reverse those actions, Biden can then hold their family hostage until a ruling is made in his favor.

It's fun to joke about this until you realize that Trump would absolutely do these things....except, you know, for himself.

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[–] nieminen@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Unfortunately even your first bullet wouldn't work. It's not like these billionaires are walking around with their billions in cash. Most are held in stocks or assets, which would simply be inherited by whoever is set up in their will.

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[–] Lemming6969@lemmy.world 20 points 2 years ago

I need some of that delusional fantasy cosplay shit ya'll be having. Biden will do nothing with this ruling even though using the DOJ against enemies domestic is a protected official act.

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 20 points 2 years ago (1 child)

And yet he won't charge some of the Supreme Court members with treason.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

The US has 13 district courts and only 9 judges. SCOTUS judges have routinely complained that having to oversee multiple districts is an undue burden.

The very obvious and simple solution would be... to do nothing and just tell people to Vote Harder.

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[–] xantoxis@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

I want to see him string a banner that says "Official Act" to the side of a bulldozer and drive it through the Republican section of the House of Representatives.

[–] MeDuViNoX@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 years ago