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[–] lemmy_user_838586@lemmy.world 146 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

The fact people are even talking about this, means we are so fucked.

[–] NJSpradlin@lemmy.world 88 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The media has blatantly enabled this MFer for years by doing the whole ‘people are saying’ BS. Just STOP. Don’t repeat it. State that it’s illegal and impossible, and would be unconstitutional, and then stop.

[–] kata1yst@sh.itjust.works 27 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yup. When you "both sides" insanity, you normalize it.

[–] JessyKenning@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

"We have two sides; those that follow the rule of law, and also these stupid fuckers over here."

[–] TrippaSnippa@lemm.ee 17 points 2 weeks ago

They've already normalised the idea enough that they're polling people about whether or not it should happen as if it's a totally valid question to ask. That shouldn't even be a question, the only response should be "no, fuck off, you can't do that". Once again the media are complicit in sanewashing and normalising this shit.

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 9 points 2 weeks ago

Nine ways from Sunday. I’m actually more surprised when I do have hope because the vast majority of the time I believe it is quite hopeless.

[–] yuknowhokat@lemmy.world 62 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

7 in 10 don't want him to run. That means 3 in 10 do want him to run. There is that 30% of fucking morons who want Trump forever.

Yeah, that was the first thing I noticed too. 30% of voters actually want a god-king.

[–] nova_ad_vitum@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Depending on how they did this poll, 3-4/10 don't vote so their opinion doesn't matter anyways.

[–] pezhore@infosec.pub 6 points 2 weeks ago

And his approval rating hovers around 30-40% so this tracks.

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[–] blitzen@lemmy.ca 47 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I bet every one of the three in ten have at some point called themselves a constitutionalist.

[–] thebardingreen@lemmy.starlightkel.xyz 17 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

I saw a Youtube comment the other day calling for Trump to throw away the constitution, declare himself king and execute judges who don't enact his will. It had likes.

I mean... it's probably Russian bots? Right?

[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago

Honestly it probably is. That’s the whole Russian method, sow dissent and make the other side hate and distrust each other. Find every division you can and build the “other” into an evil bogeyman. Of course the fact that the literal nazis have seen this as an opportunity gives it a grain of truth and there is always someone who really believes that.

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[–] Tempus_Fugit@midwest.social 40 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I can't believe 3 in 10 want him to overthrow the constitution. We're a deeply unserious nation.

[–] BeardedGingerWonder@feddit.uk 4 points 2 weeks ago

I think they're serious.

[–] Almacca@aussie.zone 27 points 2 weeks ago

The fact that it isn't 10/10 people disgusts me.

[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 24 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

So 3/10 want him to run for a third term?

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The 3/10s of the population that voted and won

[–] NutWrench@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yup. The non-voters had a choice between boring corporatists and 100% concentrated evil and felt "sending a message" was more important.

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[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 6 points 2 weeks ago

3 of 10? Sounds like a majority by Trumpy/Republican math.

[–] yata@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah, that should have been the headline.

[–] nuko147@lemm.ee 22 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So 3 out of 10 are considered traitors?

[–] SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

3/10 of our neighbors want a dictatorship.

Good to know they'll be outnumbered when we have to shoot them.

[–] Jenpocalypse@lemmy.world 21 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

My god, why are we even entertaining this?

He CANNOT have a third term.

[–] WraithGear@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Legally, or physically?

Ceasers army also can’t cross the rubicon

[–] Norgoroth@lemmy.world 20 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

According to the constitution, the punishment for traitors is execution

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[–] Endymion_Mallorn@kbin.melroy.org 17 points 2 weeks ago

7 in 10!? It needs to be 11 out of 10!

[–] F_OFF_Reddit@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Libertarians right now with the "tread on me harder daddy" flag hanging on the wall, all that 2nd amendment for show.

[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Those last three should be shot

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[–] wirebeads@lemmy.ca 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This should be 10 out of 10 people. I’m not even American and I know more about American and their constitution than most Americans it seems.

That fat orange Russian muppet should be in jail, not president.

[–] slaneesh_is_right@lemmy.org 5 points 2 weeks ago

The constitution was ment to be rewritten and adjusted, because times are changing. Even these slave keeping cunts knew that. So i don't think pointing at the constitution should mean too much. But it is hilarious that just suggesting that the 2nd amendment could maybe not be the best idea, makes the same people frothing out of their pie holes who also want to overthrow the government and keep the fattest most incompetent person in charge.

Once again, we see that fucking 30ish% baseline of psychopaths. This timeline fucking sucks.

[–] Jaysyn@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago

I'm rather hoping he strokes out before the end of this one.

[–] watson387@sopuli.xyz 11 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Run for a third term? I'm hoping this piece of shit motherfucker doesn't survive another year.

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[–] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Or as Trumps puts it:

"Everyone wants me to. They all say what a great idea it would be. They say 'sir..sir...we need you.' Tears streaming down their faces, 'sir please...only you have the ability to make us great again. Tremendous ability, they say. Probably the most tremendous ever if I'm being honest."

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[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Only 70% of Americans can be bothered to give a fuck about the most basic, non-debatable aspect of our Constitution.

Yeah, we're fucked.

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[–] ragepaw@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 weeks ago

22/27 says he can't.

But 5/9 might decide if he can, and they have a history of demolishing democracy.

[–] Randomgal@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 weeks ago

Lmao. Great way to normalize ignoring your constitution.

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

If he's still alive and in office for the Fall of '28, there will not be an election and he will not leave the WH.

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[–] Nougat@fedia.io 9 points 2 weeks ago

The next time there's an election, make sure to cast your bullet.

[–] isles@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The constitution is like the bible for conservatives: keep the parts you like and throw out the rest.

[–] PresidentCamacho@lemm.ee 7 points 2 weeks ago

The constitution is like the bible for conservatives: Cant be bothered to read it, gladly accepts someone else's interpretation.

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago

? in 10 are aware that if Trump were to have a 3rd term it wouldn't be the result of an election.

[–] CallateCoyote@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

It’s always that 30% of people who are just the worst and dragging the rest of the species down…

[–] modifier@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 weeks ago

That’s nice but rest assured we will not be consulted when they inevitably decide to further their mockery of the constitution and the very idea of patriotism.

[–] No1@aussie.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago

There's no need for a third term if the second term goes forever and never ends.

Just sayin'.....

[–] Jollyllama@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

My grandmother who has a Trump cutout unironically does not want him to run again. She says he's had a good run but is too old now let alone in 3 years.

[–] BigMacHole@lemm.ee 5 points 2 weeks ago

The Constitution has FLAWS! People like TRUMP SHOULD be Able to Run for MORE then 2 Terms!

-People who Defend Mass Child Killers because NO ONE SHALL INFRINGE NO ONE SHALL INFRINGE PRO LIFE!

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