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More so the messaging aspect. The only Dems that seem to have a fire in them atm is AOC and Bernie. Buttiegieg gets props too. Youre right in that they cant do a lot but they want someone out there who is at least trying to punch back. Even if its only words. Thats why I think Dem Governors will most likely be stronger picks for president next go around because they have a better attack angle currently.

But I think the bulk of dems in washington are waiting for the debt ceiling showdown to actually push against Trump which wont happen until march.
Additionally they could explain why the programs that musk is eliminating is important. They could explain on a consistent message the importance of programs like CFPB and what they detail, instead of letting republicans framing eliminating these departments as a necessary good.

Less buzzwords like "threat to democracy " , how about dems talk like some normal everyday people instead of Wallstreet bankers.

" we understand this is a tough time for you right now paying bills, did you know trump just announced he's putting medical debt back on your credit report?"

" trump is allowing banks to charge you more for fees"
 
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The Trump administration is weighing whether to destroy $500 million in stockpiled covid tests, @lenasun.bsky.social + Carolyn Johnson scoop. The effort comes after Trump rescinded a Biden executive order to ensure the nation would have ample covid tests on hand.

U.S. weighs destroying $500 million in stockpiled covid tests
The government is reviewing proposals to shut down the program that ships free covid tests to American households and has been considering destroying 160 million tests.

www.washingtonpost.com

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More so the messaging aspect. The only Dems that seem to have a fire in them atm is AOC and Bernie. Buttiegieg gets props too. Youre right in that they cant do a lot but they want someone out there who is at least trying to punch back. Even if its only words. Thats why I think Dem Governors will most likely be stronger picks for president next go around because they have a better attack angle currently.

But I think the bulk of dems in washington are waiting for the debt ceiling showdown to actually push against Trump which wont happen until march.

I 100% agree with this statement but Dems gotta stop fighting for dumb shyt that most Dems don't give AF about like Gender Affirming for youth.

The main reason we don't see Dems fighting is because Trump hogs the media. Steve Bannon said it. Shoot multiple flares off a day. Media can only grab one.

Honestly Dems have to come up with their own written agenda for the 2026 and 2028 election. The people voted for a felon, con-man, mob boss. Unfortunately, we're here now. America needs to suffer and be rebuilt. Our domestic and geo policies need be re-addressed.
 

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So Trump is now saying that the Federal Election Commission, which was an independent regulatory agency, "must be supervised and controlled by the people's elected President."
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February 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Source: Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies
 

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I 100% agree with this statement but Dems gotta stop fighting for dumb shyt that most Dems don't give AF about like Gender Affirming for youth.
The rest of your post is on point, but I just gotta say something to this point.. and you're sure as fukk not the only one saying it. The Dems never ran on anything like gender affirming care. There's a difference in campaigning on it, and showing support for all communities.

Republicans did a damn good job painting it as that's what the Dems were doing. 1) because they hammered it home to their clueless base and 2) because of how literally dumb their base is. Saying that everyone should be considered equal, isn't campaigning or 'fighting for (specifically) gender affirming care.'

Lets just all be clear on that.. no matter how much nap is gonna fume over this post.
 

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The rest of your post is on point, but I just gotta say something to this point.. and you're sure as fukk not the only one saying it. The Dems never ran on anything like gender affirming care. There's a difference in campaigning on it, and showing support for all communities.

Republicans did a damn good job painting it as that's what the Dems were doing. 1) because they hammered it home to their clueless base and 2) because of how literally dumb their base is. Saying that everyone should be considered equal, isn't campaigning or 'fighting for (specifically) gender affirming care.'

Lets just all be clear on that.. no matter how much nap is gonna fume over this post.

The Dems didn't run on it but they damn sure fight like hell for it.

Two recent examples. My point, the Repubs making the Dems fight these shyty battles. I voted for Kamala, hell I voted Democrat my entire life. I believe no child under 18 should be getting their gender changed or gender affirming.


 

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The Dems didn't run on it but they damn sure fight like hell for it.

Two recent examples. My point, the Repubs making the Dems fight these shyty battles. I voted for Kamala, hell I voted Democrat my entire life. I believe no child under 18 should be getting their gender changed or gender affirming.


Personally, I agree with you here. That's where parenting comes in. But we're talking about less that a percent of the total population. MAGA magnified it, and it worked. Cause their base is dumb as a box of rocks.
 

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Personally, I agree with you here. That's where parenting comes in. But we're talking about less that a percent of the total population. MAGA magnified it, and it worked. Cause their base is dumb as a box of rocks.

They're very good at politicking and not giving a fukk with no shame.

When Supreme Court Ketanji Jackson was being confirmed, the Repubs asked her to define a woman. Because the LGBTQ community so strong, she couldn't give an honest answer.
 

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Additionally they could explain why the programs that musk is eliminating is important. They could explain on a consistent message the importance of programs like CFPB and what they detail, instead of letting republicans framing eliminating these departments as a necessary good.

Less buzzwords like "threat to democracy " , how about dems talk like some normal everyday people instead of Wallstreet bankers.

" we understand this is a tough time for you right now paying bills, did you know trump just announced he's putting medical debt back on your credit report?"

" trump is allowing banks to charge you more for fees"
As much as these fukkers beg for money for the rest of your life after you donate to a candidate, they could be using that bread to get the counter message out where it counts. They have an opening to be the good guys and rebuild their image with the average American and now more than ever have a clear enemy to point to. The plausible deniability of “Oh, that’s just Trump being Trump” is out the window. Teach people every day why this is not a drill and how they’re actively fukking with people well beyond race and political party, as people are already growing more on edge each day and with each headline.

After all that threat to democracy talk over the years, as a Washington Democrat your fukking dikk should be hard at the opportunity to slug it out for something you believe in. With whatever is at your disposal.

And aside from all of that, it’s downright malpractice at this point that they haven’t found any way at all to at least learn to get dirty enough to play in some gray areas. These nikkas are naming the agency that’s currently raping the Constitution after the foreigner’s crypto token just to style on everyone, doing Nazi salutes, and firing career lifers, to include people in charge of nuclear stockpiles, and y’all still scared to break the speed limit :mjtf:
 
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🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨This Executive Order does the following:

❧ All federal agencies, including independent regulatory commissions, are now subject to direct White House control.

❧ Regulations cannot be issued without presidential approval.

❧ The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) can now withhold funding from independent agencies if they don’t align with White House priorities.

❧ All federal employees must follow the President’s and Attorney General’s interpretation of the law, eliminating legal independence.

❧ A White House Liaison is to be installed in every independent regulatory agency to enforce direct presidential control.

⚠️ This is the biggest executive power grab in U.S. history. ⚠️

This formally ends the concept of an “independent” regulatory agency, dismantling one of the last barriers to absolute executive power.

📍 This order effectively erases the last major restraints on executive power. 📍 The federal government no longer operates with checks and balances. 📍 Regulations and laws are now dictated solely by the President. 📍 If left unchecked, this is the moment the U.S. ceases to function as a democratic republic.

1️⃣ The President Now Controls All Regulatory Agencies

✅ The SEC, FTC, FCC, and FEC are no longer independent.

The Stock Market is now subject to White House control, enabling insider trading, favoritism, and targeting of political opponents. Antitrust laws can be selectively enforced, allowing administration-friendly monopolies to expand unchecked. Political opponents in the tech sector, media, or finance can be targeted with regulatory action while allies are protected. Elections are now influenced by direct White House oversight of the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

✅ The FDA, EPA, and consumer protection agencies are fully politicized.

Drug approvals, food safety regulations, and environmental policies can be rewritten for political or corporate interests. Climate change regulations can be erased overnight. Scientific research is now subject to White House approval before public release.

🚨 Implication: There is no longer any neutral enforcement of economic, environmental, or election laws. Everything is now dictated by political loyalty.

2️⃣ The White House Can Block Agency Budgets or Direct Funds Elsewhere

✅ The OMB can now adjust funding allocations for independent agencies.

This gives the President the power to defund agencies without needing Congress. Regulatory agencies that challenge presidential policies will be quietly strangled of resources. Agencies loyal to the President will receive full funding—even illegally. 🚨 Implication: Congress no longer controls federal spending on regulatory enforcement. The executive branch can choke out opposition agencies and reward allies.

3️⃣ The President & Attorney General Have Final Say on All Legal Interpretations ✅ All federal employees must follow White House interpretations of the law.

The Attorney General’s opinions override agency lawyers, inspectors general, and independent counsel. Agencies cannot adopt their own interpretations of legal statutes—everything must align with the President’s views. The President can rewrite federal legal interpretations overnight. 🚨 Implication: Legal consistency is gone. Agencies cannot push back against corrupt, illegal, or unconstitutional directives because the President’s interpretation is the only interpretation allowed.

4️⃣ Installing White House Liaisons in All Regulatory Agencies ✅ A “White House Liaison” will be placed in every independent agency.

This ensures constant presidential oversight of daily operations. These liaisons will report agency actions back to the White House and enforce political compliance. Agency directors will no longer have the ability to act without White House approval.

🚨 Implication: There is now a direct enforcement arm inside every regulatory body. Even agencies that resist presidential control will be internally monitored and controlled.

📍 Every regulatory body—from financial markets to environmental protections—is now politicized. 📍 Congress no longer controls federal funding—agencies must obey the White House or risk defunding. 📍 The President’s legal interpretations override all agency autonomy, eliminating independent enforcement of federal laws. 📍 The federal bureaucracy, once designed to be resistant to corruption, is now completely subject to presidential loyalty.

r/law - The full Executive Order is out! ⚠️ This is the biggest executive power grab in U.S. history. ⚠️
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