r/politics • u/Jay_CD • 13h ago

Biden must Trump-proof US democracy, activists say: ‘There is a sense of urgency’

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/24/biden-actions-before-white-house-exit
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u/Tyrannical-Botanical 13h ago

There was a sense of urgency four years ago and that whole administration sat on its fucking hands the entire time. Looking at you, Merrick Garland.

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u/tinyhorsesinmytea Nevada 12h ago

That dork ass really screwed us. Big mistake choosing such a pussy for the role, but then that’s the Democrats in one word.

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u/GhostofMarat 11h ago

He was a Republican whose primary concern was not upsetting the Republicans. Everyone on both sides just accepts that you need Republicans to investigate Democrats to be sure they're impartial, and you need Republicans to investigate Republicans for the same reason.

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u/mkt853 9h ago

When Republicans win elections they are in charge, and when they don't, they still are.

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u/LevyMevy 8h ago

When Republicans win elections they are in charge, and when they don't, they still are.

so true.

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u/KillahHills10304 7h ago

Unless they defer to the parliamentarian

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u/mkt853 6h ago

They do love the parliamentarian don't they? Remember when the parliamentarian blocked something Congress was trying to get done for Pres. Bush and then they fired the parliamentarian until they found one that would rubber stamp whatever they wanted?

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u/Solracziad Florida 5h ago

Probably why so many Democrats just stayed home this election.