#save Constitutional rights

[dinosaurwithablog]

I read every word. You should, too.

Friends, Musk is trying to downplay the chaos he’s creating by saying it’s much the same as the cost-cutting efforts of the Clinton administration. “What DOGE is doing is similar to Clinton/Gore Dem policies of the 1990s,” he posted on his X platform. Rubbish. I cut costs in the Clinton administration. The contrast with what Musk is doing couldn’t be sharper. As secretary of labor, I took the Department of Labor down from 18,500 employees to 16,600 — but did it without any layoffs. No chainsaws. No meat-axes. And we were careful to improve the services we were providing the public. For example, when people lost jobs in an industry that was shrinking, we devised a way to get them job-training and job-search assistance in addition to unemployment insurance. This helped move them into new jobs faster — which also saved the government over $1 billion a year in unemployment payments. We plowed that $1 billion back into job-training and job-search assistance, making the whole economy work better. In Musk’s attack on the federal workforce, thousands of federal workers have been fired without warning. Or they’ve been offered fake “deferred resignation” buyouts that were never authorized by Congress and may not be legal. Entire agencies have been gutted without legislative authorization, forcing judges to intervene. Our “Reinventing Government” effort was authorized by bipartisan congressional legislation. We worked carefully over several years to identify areas where government could be more efficient, notifying Congress of what we were doing. But the Republicans who control Congress today have allowed Musk to race ahead without them, even though the Constitution states that the legislative branch approves spending and federal law prohibits the president from cutting programs Congress has authorized without its permission. Clinton sought that permission, and Congress accepted $3.6 billion in cuts he proposed. We also involved federal workers, because they knew better than anyone what could be improved and how best to do it. We introduced performance standards, we encouraged our workers to embrace the internet, and we gave out awards to employees who came up with ways to cut red tape and improve service. “There was a tremendous effort put into understanding what should happen and what should change,” said Max Stier, president of the Partnership for Public Service, which seeks to improve the federal workforce. “What is happening now is actually taking us backwards.” We were deliberative and careful. Musk is the opposite. Musk sees government workers as the enemy — as costs to be cut. We saw government workers as assets to be developed, our partners in getting better services to the public more efficiently. Musk also calls people who benefit from government programs the “parasite class.” Presumably that’s why he’s eager to cut back Medicaid. But Medicaid’s beneficiaries aren’t parasites. Half of them are children. Oh, but if we’re talking about people who depend on government, Musk is the biggest “parasite” of all. Over the years, Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies, and tax credits, often at critical moments, helping seed the growth that has made him the richest person in the world. That he views public servants as his enemy and the people who benefit from public programs as “parasites” tells you all you need to know about Elon Musk. When you hear Musk say his effort is similar to what I and others did in the 1990s, know he’s lying. When you see him call people who benefit from public programs “parasites,” know he’s a hypocrite. Thoughts?

[unityrain24]

obviously kosa is going to really dangerous for minorities and such but shouldn't it be enraging republicans as well? if you guys distrust the government so much why are you trusting them with and ACTUAL CENSORSHIP BILL. maybe someone should tell them that's what's happening. that's it's trying to take away their constitutional rights of free speech.

[alyfoxxxen]

Mahmoud Khalil Is the First Activist to Be Disappeared by Trump | The Nation

[democratthatlovesguns]

There Are NO Iranian Assassins

It is Sunday November 10, 2024, stories have died down about this, but Putin will continue to push it because it's what that asshole does.

I have a prior post about this, but just so we're clear, there are NO Iranian agents actually trying to kill Trump.

There is no real intent for North Korean soldiers to engage in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

It's all smoke and mirrors ... It is what makes Trump so confident he can end so many conflicts immediately upon entering the White House again - Putin is pulling all the strings.

Also, same script, the Trump team is refusing to sign executive power transition paperwork that in any other presidency would be a nonissue, but they have to make it an issue so Faux News has something to talk about while republicans in congress figure out how to ban abortions nationwide behind closed doors.

All just smoke and mirrors.

Soon, when Trump claims that he strong armed normalized relations with Iran, and his idiot supporters believe him unquestioningly, it will be the most hilarious show of stupidity I've seen in decades. And then, those same republicans will go out and accuse democrats of idolatry - it's going to be fucking hilarious.

It's not going to be hilarious when Trump attempts to make himself Chancellor of America, with the power to veto congress and future presidents, at that point we are going to be at war. We can all thank republicans for that.

[captainxtra]

The SAVE Act passed in a 220-208 vote.

Every Republican present supported the measure in addition to 4 Democrats.

The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, would amend the National Voter Registration Act so that states would be required to obtain proof of citizenship in person from people who are registering to vote.

It would also require states to establish a program to remove undocumented immigrants from existing voter rolls and would allow American citizens to sue election officials that don't follow proof of citizenship requirements.

Election officials and voting rights advocates have warned that the SAVE Act would disenfranchise eligible voters who don’t have easy access to identification documents.

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Good time to find your Senator and tell them to oppose this awful bill!

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If you contact them, please be civil but firm and do not spam the same exact message over and over again!

[commonsenseisnotcommon]

No matter who or what policies you are voting for, don't forget to register to vote.

https://www.usa.gov/voting-and-elections

https://vote.gov/

Thank you all, and go make your vote.

[ivygorgon]

📨 An open letter to the President & U.S. Congress

🗽 Defend democracy against Project 2025's authoritarian agenda

✍️ 109 so far! Help us get to 250 signers!

Project 2025 represents a severe threat to our democracy. This extreme right-wing agenda seeks to consolidate power for Trump and his allies, undermining the checks and balances that protect our republic. We cannot allow them to dismantle LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and constitutional protections for marginalized communities.

Congress must take swift action to resist this authoritarian push. Every member of Congress has a responsibility to safeguard the rule of law through legislation, oversight, and confirmations. The future of our nation relies on your commitment to upholding our democratic values and protecting human rights for all Americans.

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[stephen-barry]

GOP US House Speaker Mike Johnson says there will be no more funding for Ukraine:

“We have a newly elected president, and we’re going to take the lead from the new commander-in-chief on all of this."

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5022079-house-speaker-rejects-ukraine-aid/

My comment: Putin is getting exactly what he wanted & paid for.

[reality-detective]

Knowledge is Power 👇

Do you see anyone who is NOT supporting the "United States Constitution?" 🤔

To continue reading: 👇

You have the"RIGHT" As written in the "Declaration of Independence states. 👇

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.

To read more about this and what YOU as "THE PEOPLE" can do. 👇

It's time "WE THE PEOPLE" unite and stand up against all of the corrupt government trying to tear this country apart. ⚔️🛡️🇺🇸🤔

[galerymod]

The American fascist would prefer not to use violence. His method is to poison the channels of public information.

Henry A. Wallace

Lies are becoming the truth. This is the age of disinformation.

Populists and right-wingers use propaganda, misinformation, and distortion of facts. This is also used by dictators.

The world is flooded with lies to gain and hold power. And they don't compromise with anyone who disrupts them. Human rights and equality are a waste of time. Those who don't fit the world picture are deported, imprisoned, sentenced, and locked away. Based on the exceptions indicated by those in power, martial law can be imposed.

Power is seized,

the state is reorganized,

crises are created at home,

threats are made, and people are purged.

The seizure of power is consolidated through intolerance, and all state positions will be filled anew.

Wow, the Third Reich is back, didn't the Americans sacrifice their sons to get rid of it?

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[captain-crackship]

Free speech includes speech the government doesn't like. It is a Constitutional right. Legislating against that is legislating against the Constitution and the First Amendment.

[kat-of-the-night]

woah lvl 5 tiefling bard be upon ye

Verity started the campaign as a tryhard bimbo and that hasn't changed but her entire kingdom (+family she may or may not have run away from) getting swallowed by a spiritual manifestation of a dragon tends to change one's trajectory as a character

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[youjustgotlawyered]

ICWA IS SAVED BY A 7-2 VOTE! I anticipated it being a closer win due to Gorsuch, so this is great news!

[dinosaurwithablog]

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[dopebasementangel]

These designs are FREE to help you spread the word~

[dinosaurwithablog]

Brilliant statement!! It's not about parties anymore. It's about stopping this demented meglomaniac from destroying our country any further. It's about restoring democracy, upholding the Constitution, and getting our country back... NOW!! I want justice and a good life for all, don't you?