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14. Demands don't work, and probably make us look petty. But we damn sure can keep the MFer front and center.

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If Trump is convicted on any number of charges, Congressional Democrats must demand [View all] TeamProg May 2024 OP

The US Military will not allow anyone with a felony conviction to serve so he should never be their C I C. appleannie1 May 2024 #1

Good point. Think. Again. May 2024 #5

They don't have authority regarding that unfortunately. LiberalFighter May 2024 #6

The rule against enlisting with a felony conviction is not absolute. onenote May 2024 #8

It's even simpler than that NanaCat May 2024 #35

That is generally true, Ms. Toad May 2024 #9

The Commander-in-Chief is a civilian, not a member of the military. TwilightZone May 2024 #16

So, the VP would be the CIC? Jose Garcia May 2024 #18

Other than service members voting like the rest of us NanaCat May 2024 #34

Where are you getting that from? former9thward May 2024 #42

Would we prefer he stay in the race Beachnutt May 2024 #2

TSF won't have the same support he had in 2020. LiberalFighter May 2024 #7

I hope Biden has the same support.He had four years ago Tribetime May 2024 #43

That concept is a time wasting effort FarPoint May 2024 #3

Dems can demand all they like. Rs decide their candidate Bernardo de La Paz May 2024 #4

Yep. And the Constitution sets the qualifications for serving as president, not "demands" by members of Congress. onenote May 2024 #10

and the GOP base likes the idea of voting for a criminal. It represents them best ZonkerHarris May 2024 #13

No and no. No to your idea that it is wobbly. Dems need to speak up and remind the public of the many crimes of DJT. TeamProg May 2024 #15

Your proposal is my proposal. Biden believes the middle is wobbly Bernardo de La Paz May 2024 #31

Republicans don't even obey court rulings, why would they listen to Congressional Democrats? bucolic_frolic May 2024 #11

hahahahaha adorable ZonkerHarris May 2024 #12

So glad you like the idea! TeamProg May 2024 #39

Demands don't work, and probably make us look petty. But we damn sure can keep the MFer front and center. Silent Type May 2024 #14

We keep his criminal record front and center. we have to hammer it home. nt TeamProg May 2024 #20

Demand it of whom? A DU jury? NoRethugFriends May 2024 #17

Of Trump, by way of the public, obviously. TeamProg May 2024 #19

How does the public demand it of Trump (including the about 1/2 of the voters who want him to be president) NoRethugFriends May 2024 #21

Not sure where you're going with this. If you really cannot figure it out, then I can not help you. The obvious point is TeamProg May 2024 #24

I've already called the offices of Swalwell, Zoe Lofgren and Nancy Pelosi since I posted the OP. It always helps them TeamProg May 2024 #22

Demanding things Zeitghost May 2024 #23

The upside is standing up for law and order, good vs. bad, honor vs. dis-honor, honesty vs. dis-honesty, see that? Okay, TeamProg May 2024 #25

We have done plenty Zeitghost May 2024 #27

On what grounds? TeamProg May 2024 #40

true. but an Overton Window is opening on criticism of Executive and High Court Ethics Model35mech May 2024 #26

We have the tools to fix those problems Zeitghost May 2024 #30

Yes. And Overton windows opening can get us past the usually locked doors. Model35mech May 2024 #33

Political capital comes with making our point: TSF is a criminal. TeamProg May 2024 #41

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Rather than insulting me, better to use your very valuable time and make some calls to Reps and Senators. TeamProg May 2024 #37

I can never forget when that bastard shut the Oval Office and allowed only Russians inside. GreenWave May 2024 #29

🥴 well I can see things are going to be dweller May 2024 #32

Oh FFS NanaCat May 2024 #36

Pretty much the same kine of attack as I just laid out. TeamProg May 2024 #38

Kick TeamProg Jun 2024 #44