#birthright citizenship

[liberalsarecool]

Republicans can not live by, nor defend, the Constitution, so they will try to negate the founding document in favor of fascism.

The 'enemy within' is a Republican projection.

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[republikkkanorcs]

Asshole says he is going to end birthright citizenship.

[roguekhajiit]

Magats are so deep in the kool-aid bowl it's surprising they haven't drowned in it yet.

Trump has been recorded live, promising that Christians will never have to vote again so long as they get out and vote for him. Once they do that it will be the last time they ever need to vote.

"In four years, you don't have to vote again, we'll have it fixed so good you're not going to have to vote."

- Donald Trump at Turning Point Action's Believers Summit in West Palm Beach July 26, 2024

Everyone else sees his words for what they are; a threat to our very democracy. But his cultists simply grab themselves another cup of kool-aid and scoff. "Oh, you're just taking him out of context. That's not what he meant at all!"

So let's look at his other claim then, his promise to erase an important part of the 14th amendment.

Amendment 14, Section 1 :

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.

"As part of my plan to secure the border on Day 1 of my new term in office, I will sign an executive order making clear to federal agencies that under the correct interpretation of the law, going forward the future children of illegal aliens will not receive automatic U.S. citizenship."

- Donald Trump, May 2023

So he's gonna what, white out any part of the Constitution or its amendments that he doesn't agree with?

But of course, this plan to do away with birthright citizenship doesn't apply to him or his friends and family. No, because if he made it retroactive, that would mean his sons, his Dad, and even he himself would be stripped of all citizenship. Along with every other fucking white, non-native, racist fucktards who yell "Go back to where you came from" at any person of color they see at their local Wal-Mart. I guarantee they also have a "If this flag offends you, I'll help you pack" bumper sticker on their obnoxiously lifted, compensation prize, Ram 3500.

But his policy, of course, would never apply to himself and his precious white Christian cultists. No, it only applies to people of color. People who look like Kamala Harris and Barack Obama. People with naturally occurring melanin who, as a result, don't need to have a recurring appointment with a spray tan booth.

Of course, it only applies to people who look like his political opponents and their supporters. Why else would he and his cult continue to mail out political smear campaigns naming politicians WHO AREN'T EVEN RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT ANYMORE as the biggest threat to our country?!

Honestly, I think it's time to take a break from the Kool-Aid, folks. Barack Obama isn't living in the basement of the White House telling Joe Biden and Kamala Harris how to run the country. He doesn't have a back stock of Biden clones that he awakens anytime the current one expires. He's in his personal home office writing books.

The current threat to this country isn't Biden or Obama, or Harris. It flocks around a rotten peach and wears a red hat.

[odinsblog]

Republicans excel at the, “Rules for thee, but not for me” form of governance.

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Oliver Willis at Daily Kos:

On the issue of immigration, Trump once again claimed he would end birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship has been a part of American law for 156 years, since 1868, and the adoption of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. The law gives people born in the country automatic citizenship if they are born on U.S. soil or if at least one parent is a U.S. citizen at the time of their birth. Trump told NBC’s Kristen Welker that he planned to abolish this right on the first day of his presidency. When Welker noted that it is a constitutional right, Trump said, “Well, we’re going to have to get a change, maybe have to go back to the people but we have to end it.” No matter the meager size of Trump’s electoral victory, getting rid of this bedrock American right cannot be done via an executive order and a constitutional change requires an involved multi-state process that historically has taken years. The last time an amendment was made official was 1992 and the amendment in question, the 27th Amendment (regulating congressional pay) was introduced in 1789—a 202-year gap.

Related to immigration, Trump also said that he would not just push to deport undocumented immigrants, but entire families. Asked about families where children are legally in the United States while living with undocumented parents, Trump said, “I don’t want to be breaking up families, so the only way you don’t break up the family is if you keep them together, and you have to send them all back.” Trump isn’t even being consistent with his own actions. It was under his first presidency that U.S. immigration policy was changed so that families were separated at the border. The policy created enormous international and domestic criticism, and the Biden administration has spent all four years of its existence trying to reunite those families. When he first ran for president in 2016, Trump ran on a platform of repealing the Affordable Care Act and promised he would reveal a replacement. He never did. Asked by Welker about health care on Sunday, Trump still had nothing to offer. “We have the concepts of a plan that will be better,” Trump said, repeating the phrase that was widely mocked after most agreed he lost the presidential debate to Vice President Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump went on NBC’s Meet The Press Sunday, in which he called for the repeal of birthright citizenship and deportation of entire families, including those that have undocumented immigrants and US citizens in the family.

[unaffiliatedpangolin]

As much as I want to see an end to birth right citizenship I think it would be an uphill battle considering the wording of the 14th amendment.

I would love if he could do it though.

[onenakedfarmer]

Elon and Melanie -

The only immigrants I know of poisoning the blood of Americans.

[dontmean2bepoliticalbut]

[phantom088]

Trump's Policies for Dummies

2025-2028 Edition

Oh boy, where do I even start?

Some Americans (especially Republicans) might not fully understand the policies Donald Trump has in store for his 2025-2028 presidency. So here’s an informative breakdown of the policies he’s proposed:

(We’re covering Tariffs, the Department of Education, the Affordable Care Act, Birthright Citizenship, Tax Cuts, Deportation, Fossil Fuel Production, Pardoning January 6th Rioters, Reducing the Federal Workforce, International Aid Reduction, Voter ID, and Cryptocurrency. Buckle up, folks.)

Tariffs:

See that nice watch on Amazon? Great, nothing's stopping you from buying it—except for one thing. It’s made in China.

With Trump’s tariff policies, you’ll have to pay extra for imported goods. That’s a fee slapped on simply because your shiny new gadget wasn’t made in America. Sure, one small fee doesn’t seem too bad, but considering how much we rely on imports, those fees will add up fast—and painfully.

Abolishing the Department of Education:

Okay, yes, the Department of Education (DoE) isn’t perfect, but without it, states get free rein over what schools teach. That means they could introduce whatever they want into the curriculum, whether that’s religion or… LGBTQA+ ideals (I know MAGA doesn't like the second idea).

Also, states could choose to not teach things like what slavery was or even basic English if they decide it’s unnecessary. Financially, this means states control school funding. So some schools will get shortchanged, while others get the gold mine. Teachers? Oh, they’ll probably be underpaid worse than they already are.

Repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA):

The ACA—better known as “Obamacare”—helps low-income Americans afford healthcare. Repealing it means, well, healthcare costs skyrocket for the poor. Sure, the rich won’t care (they’ve got the cash), but for anyone without deep pockets, this could be catastrophic.

If you have a moral compass, then this has to hit something, right?

Ending Birthright Citizenship:

Currently, if you’re born on U.S. soil, you’re automatically a citizen (thank the 14th Amendment). Ending this would require rewriting the Constitution—a long and almost impossible process.

Translation: This idea is DOA. Even if you support it, don’t hold your breath.

Extending Tax Cuts:

In theory, tax cuts sound nice. In reality, they benefit the wealthy far more than anyone else. With less tax revenue, the government has less money for, you know, running the country.

A good analogy for this is imagine a kid giving out free lemonade refills at their stand. When they run out of lemons, they can’t afford to buy more. That’s what happens when tax cuts go too far: no money, no government services.

Mass Deportation:

America relies heavily on immigrant labor for jobs most people won’t take. Deporting large numbers of immigrants is not only expensive but also harmful to the economy.

On top of that, families get torn apart. Imagine your grandma who has dementia, heart problems, being deported after decades in the U.S. because she never got through America’s horrendous legalization system.

Say bye-bye to me-maw.

Boosting Fossil Fuel Production:

Let’s ruin the environment even more, shall we?

Yes, fossil fuels are cheap and efficient, but they spew carbon into the atmosphere (which in case you didn’t know, is bad. A big no-no).

Pursuing this path also means we cling to old technology while most of the world transitions to clean energy. So much for America being a “advance country".

Pardoning January 6th Rioters:

Here’s an analogy: Imagine a bully smashes a kid’s lunch tray, and instead of getting punished, the bully gets free lunches for a month.

That’s what pardoning January 6th rioters looks like. It sends the message that crimes are fine—as long as you’re on the “right” team.

Yes, Biden is pardoning his son for minor drug offenses (even though he said he wasn't going too), but are we really comparing that to storming the Capitol with the intent to hang the then sitting VP? Perspective, people.

Reducing the Federal Workforce:

Halving the federal workforce? Bad idea. These are the people running air traffic control, mail delivery, and so much more. Overloading a smaller workforce won’t end well—trust me, I’ve worked those understaffed shifts.

Cutting International Aid:

“Teamwork makes the dream work,” they say. But by slashing international aid, the U.S. risks alienating allies. If we’re unwilling to help others, why would they help us when we need it?

Enforcing Voter ID:

Surprisingly, this one’s not all bad. Voter ID can prevent fraud, but it’s tough for certain groups (like the elderly or rural residents) to get IDs. If we can streamline the process, this might actually be a win. Trump gets a rare point for this one.

Support for Cryptocurrency:

Crypto is about as stable as a toddler on a sugar rush. One day, you’re rich; the next, you can’t afford a gas station eggroll.

While blockchain technology is promising, trusting an unstable currency for national use? Hard pass. I’ll take my very stable paper money, thanks.

I hope this comes as a use to anyone who doesn't fully understands Trumps policies, but wishes to do so. And yes, I tried to be very neutral on this guy, but I know I probably failed. Let's be honest, staying neutral is difficult. But hey, I want that win, so I'm claiming it.

[muddypolitics]

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