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Fiendish Thingy

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3. The only way to Fascist-proof America is to change the constitution

Reply to barbtries (Reply #2)

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 02:25 PM

Aug 31

Specifically to modify Article II and restrain the power of the executive branch.

I don’t see that happening, where killing the filibuster and expanding the court are completely doable, only requiring a simple majority and political courage…

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Well, outlawing a political party is unconstitutional Fiendish Thingy Aug 31 #1

Thank you for your comments. barbtries Aug 31 #2

The only way to Fascist-proof America is to change the constitution Fiendish Thingy Aug 31 #3

And you don't consider it authoritarian... SickOfTheOnePct Aug 31 #4

there must be limits. barbtries Aug 31 #5

Well agree to disagree n/t SickOfTheOnePct Aug 31 #6