A horrifying thought: Even if we succeed in getting TFG and his minions locked up, the next Repub

[LaMouffette]

president will likely pardon them all.

What, if anything, can be done to remove the limitless power of the presidential pardon before they retake the presidency?

[Demsrule86]

1. Nothing can be done... just like electoral college.

We should work towards the things that are possible.

[Freddie]

2. It's impossible to get rid of that too

2/3 requirement for a Constitutional amendment is, like the filibuster, ensuring permanent minority rule. Hell, I can’t even get equal rights guaranteed by law.

[LaMouffette]

4. Hmm. You're both right. So we simply CAN'T not win, which means "we're gonna need a bigger boat."

In other words, a boatload of Democratic voters to offset Republicans' cheating.

Maybe it's time to start back up pushing for DC statehood, Puerto Rico statehood, etc. Another uphill battle, since the R's know full well that statehood for those two would mean more Dem voters.

[luv2fly]

3. One possible consequence can't be undone through a pardon

Treasonous bastards deserve the death penalty.

That can't be undone.

[DEbluedude]

5. I'm with you. n/t

[brooklynite]

7. Well, this has become unpleasant...

Not only do we now want the death penalty, we want to eliminate any period of appeal?

[Elwood P Dowd]

6. Next repuke can't pardon state crimes.

Maybe NY or Georgia get his ass.

[LaMouffette]

8. I forgot that! Thanks for the reminder!