The Democratic Party’s circular firing squad must end now. The real threat is fascism and Donald Trump’s ready-made authoritarian presidency, now cemented by a decidedly MAGA Supreme Court.
Dems must have an iron-clad coalition with independents and Never-Trumpers to beat this disinformation circus that has infected our nation.
It’s not only good to stand together, our coalition must have a purpose and it can start simply. First, term-limit federal judges, beginning with the Supreme Court. Increase the number of Supreme Court justices to fifteen, and bind them by the same ethics rules of Congress (can’t accept gifts of over $50.00).
Pass the John Lewis Voting Act. Provide for transparency so there is no more “dark” money. We want to know who is buying our government. The Federal Elections Commission has to be non-partisan and on track to keep order in elections, and have some teeth. If Congress wants to take itself seriously it must hold itself accountable. They have to tell the courts that Congressional subpoenas are important, and to do that those who are living in a glass house (that’s you, Jim Jordan) must fess up. Certain roles that the Constitution allocates to Congress must be taken back from the Executive and Judiciary.
I don’t know how to keep the courts from legislating, but smarter people than I can find a solution. The Executive should be allowed to do what it does best, regulating laws clearly written by Congress. Yes, Congress needs legal staffs who can get it right so that it’s not overturned.
Voters should add parties so it’s not just Democrat or Republican. There could be, for example, a Progressive Party, or a Conservative Party. Then coalition governments could be formed that more fully address the needs of the public, for which this republic was formed. For we, the people.
Before that, and until a Constitutional amendment can be passed, American states should gain enough electoral votes to sidestep the Electoral College, which is unfair. And states should consider ranked choice voting. Voters should also strictly limit what campaign funds can be used for. Now, they can’t be used for certain minor things like vacations or expensive ties, but Donald Trump can use them for tens of millions of dollars to his lawyers every month. That’s just wrong. If people want to give him money for that, make it personal, and have everyone who does it pay taxes on it.
In a nutshell, if we don’t work together, our children will not grow up in a United States of America. So, hold your nose and vote for the coalition candidate. If we do that for two presidential election cycles we may be headed back on the right track and able to weather this horrific storm. Join together, make a platform all can live with and promote, and defeat the freight train that is tyranny of the minority. But first, take a breath and start talking with your neighbors again. We’re all in this together. Vote! Dee
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