Whether or not that’s technically true, that’s so far from how they normally do it that neither Republicans nor Neoliberal “the system is fine, actually. Just needs a few minor tweaks” Democrats and “independents” would ever accept it as legitimate or even consider going through with it in the first place.
This is a perfect example of how EXTREMELY wrong the system defenders are to ignore what the left has been warning about for several decades.
The Democrats have never had any purpose beyond defending “process”. They will watch their system die; all the while saying “we followed the rules”. It’s exactly what the liberals role has always been. Their purpose was never to listen to the left. Their purpose has always been a place where left wing electoral politics go to die. They are continuing to serve that purpose now.
Do individual democrat politicians purposely do this? No, but they wouldn’t have been allowed to be elected if they were the people that would do anything else.
Edit: I think we both agree. I just wanted to say that in addition to what you said.
Except for all three branches being taken over by a fascist kakistocracy that ignores and invents laws at will and with absolute impunity, you mean? Sure.
I’d argue that it constitutes a pretty significant change, though.
Appointing anyone without the consent of Jericho Johnson might be de jure allowed and valid, but since it’s against the wishes of the fascist regime, it’s de facto not going to be allowed.
Any federal judge can also swear her in
Whether or not that’s technically true, that’s so far from how they normally do it that neither Republicans nor Neoliberal “the system is fine, actually. Just needs a few minor tweaks” Democrats and “independents” would ever accept it as legitimate or even consider going through with it in the first place.
This is a perfect example of how EXTREMELY wrong the system defenders are to ignore what the left has been warning about for several decades.
The Democrats have never had any purpose beyond defending “process”. They will watch their system die; all the while saying “we followed the rules”. It’s exactly what the liberals role has always been. Their purpose was never to listen to the left. Their purpose has always been a place where left wing electoral politics go to die. They are continuing to serve that purpose now.
Do individual democrat politicians purposely do this? No, but they wouldn’t have been allowed to be elected if they were the people that would do anything else.
Edit: I think we both agree. I just wanted to say that in addition to what you said.
https://x.com/i/grok/share/YgT0nZ2sXA4OY1tZlMbfa3QSW
A lot has changed in the 12 years since that article was published…
Nothing about federal law or the Constitution has changed that would prevent a federal judge from swearing in a member of Congress
Except for all three branches being taken over by a fascist kakistocracy that ignores and invents laws at will and with absolute impunity, you mean? Sure.
I’d argue that it constitutes a pretty significant change, though.
Appointing anyone without the consent of Jericho Johnson might be de jure allowed and valid, but since it’s against the wishes of the fascist regime, it’s de facto not going to be allowed.