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Buddyzbuddy

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38. Unfortunately, I think we will need a Democratic President
Thu Feb 5, 2026, 08:37 PM
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that is as ruthless and dictatorial as the Felon currently in office. He/She will need to work quickly and and with determination to right this ship ASAP. It won't be completely fixed for many years to come and the American voters will have to come to terms with the idea of voting for a person that is more than just a personality. Not just speeches about what is desired but a plan to "attack" the problems at hand without worrying about a second term.

I also think we'll need an equally determined Vice President that's is not a place holder but one that can yield the power of investigations and punitive measures by working closely with a completely revamped DOJ and intelligence services. We cannot afford to have nominees for cabinet positions nominated because they raised X amount of $ for the campaign nor for ambassadorships as is customary. We need allies to be reassured that we are serious and we value their friendships and support.

Plans by the Democratic party need to be in place by day 1 and finalized within 60 days+-.

#1 eradicate any stench from the previous Admin.
#2 rehire worthy applicants to previous posts if they are willing.
#3. Triage the damage, get a heartbeat back. Then get to work.
#4. Dismantle DHS. Make each Dept. answerable to Congress.
#5 Assess the damage to our military and hold those responsible for breaking our laws accountable. Pardons shouldn't supercede military rules and regs. Replace all necessary leadership.
#6 Social Security is on life support, fix it.

I could keep going but I will spare you any further anguish. It's just a start.

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We're heading toward Robespierre... I'm just not sure if he will wear red or blue. WarGamer Thursday #1
I'm all for revival of the guillotine. littlemissmartypants Thursday #11
What if it's Miller at the controls? WarGamer Thursday #12
Or, to your Robespierre point, a "good guy" who turns into Miller TheProle Thursday #16
Exactly... as Robespierre himself did. WarGamer Thursday #17
He'll be hanged or emigrated to Russia or Venezuela by then. littlemissmartypants Thursday #23
Want to borrow mine? KS Toronado 21 hrs ago #72
Calling all DIY'ers dweller Thursday #37
Hahaha!! Getting a head!!! 😆❤️😆 littlemissmartypants Thursday #43
We're going to need a lot of these! N/T tonekat 15 hrs ago #88
Gravity.... MarcoZandrini 19 hrs ago #73
Agree. I'm thinking our biggest problem will be, bluestarone 16 hrs ago #86
The irony, bluestarone, of... littlemissmartypants 13 hrs ago #94
even he fell victim to the mobs. Javaman 22 hrs ago #65
Let's At Least Give Our Version A Try Before ASSuming..... ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #67
I was never able to catch on to knitting Bettie 17 hrs ago #80
I'm a great knitter! We'll sit together. Scrivener7 14 hrs ago #89
They're not wrong! Unrepentant Fenian Thursday #2
No. They aren't. If B.See Thursday #4
Thanks! Unrepentant Fenian Thursday #47
Elizabeth Warren: "My Plan to End Washington Corruption" (Sep 16, 2019) TheProle Thursday #5
That's a fantastic point to ponder and unravel. WarGamer Thursday #19
My opinion is it was on purpose angrychair Thursday #41
The Biden AG delayed the Jan 6th investigation until it was too late. And ignored the Epstein Files. LiberalLovinLug 13 hrs ago #95
If it was that low in 2019 fujiyamasan Yesterday #59
40 plus years of Limbaugh and then copycats. Faux News. "The Fleecing of America." Tea Party. MAGA. and all Evolve Dammit 16 hrs ago #84
She's a goddess. Scrivener7 14 hrs ago #90
Seize MAGA assets and thrown the bums in jail pfitz59 Thursday #3
I don't see Newsom singing Kumbaya over a a campfire log tavernier Thursday #6
"Kumbaya" is a judgment call, TheProle Thursday #7
Or... Mr. Evil Yesterday #54
How about "keep your enemies close, but don't give them a platform to spew their fascist ideology"? LudwigPastorius Yesterday #55
I do think that was a ridiculous thing for him to do. BUT Scrivener7 14 hrs ago #91
Same. TheProle 12 hrs ago #96
Can't happen soon enough justaprogressive Thursday #8
i agree completely samsingh Thursday #9
And God help the asshole who says, "Patience grasshopper" or Scrivener7 14 hrs ago #92
Archive, no paywall: littlemissmartypants Thursday #10
Thank you, littlemissmartypants TheProle Thursday #13
I couldn't agree more Seinan Sensei Thursday #14
Ask Jack Smith to be Attorney General. mdbl Thursday #15
I've had that thought myself !!! Jack Valentino Thursday #46
Good luck getting him confirmed. returnee 22 hrs ago #64
As they would say, BidenRocks Thursday #18
One of the reasons we're on this situation is because President Joe was too (darn) nice Vogon_Glory Thursday #20
An9ther reason is Nixon did not Bettie Thursday #22
Not Quite "Simply." He Was Actually Pardoned By Ford. ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #68
You're right Bettie 21 hrs ago #71
We don't really know what the Biden Administration was doing or not doing. Joinfortmill Thursday #26
- Lemon Lyman Thursday #21
I'm a hard no for both of them. We need them where they are. littlemissmartypants Thursday #25
Don't leave out the credit. The author is Charlie Pierce JHB Thursday #24
If you haven't read Pierce, 3825-87867 Thursday #27
Fuck yes. Gavin would be good at that. nt SunSeeker Thursday #28
If the USA survives as intended by the Founders who fought against the kings-men. sanatanadharma Thursday #29
What's good for the goose is good for the gander. dalton99a Thursday #30
Maybe Just Jerome Thursday #31
There are so many criminals and so many crimes; a special organization must be set up to persecute the criminals so that ShazamIam Thursday #32
Like South Africa -- after all, Trmp has been trying to re-create their old gov't ! nt eppur_se_muova Yesterday #61
Agree. Hopefully we reach this point. nm mikewv Thursday #33
Wow, that's Esquire Magazine Figarosmom Thursday #34
It has to be severe and uncompromising swong19104 Thursday #35
He/She needs to clear out all the traitors and all the cowards. Which leaves very few. rickyhall Thursday #36
Unfortunately, I think we will need a Democratic President Buddyzbuddy Thursday #38
I love what you've written here... slightlv Thursday #50
Thank you. I agree with your response as well. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #56
I love President Obama, but he let Bush, et al off the hook rhiannon55 Thursday #39
I think Dems want to govern slightlv Thursday #52
And the ATTORNEY GENERAL . . . AverageOldGuy Thursday #40
The party needs to adopt a new paradigm. yellow dahlia Thursday #42
Hear! Hear!! Please somebody, break us out of the Ivory Tower feedback loop!! littlemissmartypants Thursday #44
I think Chris Murphy brings a new style of messaging, and it is effective. yellow dahlia Thursday #51
You're so right, yd. Excellent points! I like him bunches. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #57
K&R jfz9580m Thursday #45
Post removed Post removed Thursday #48
I would absolutely sign up to be that myself EnergizedLib Thursday #49
I keep saying I am voting for firebrand Dems. AllyCat Thursday #53
EXCELLENT! Yes, URGENT ACTION is REQUIRED!!! liberalla Yesterday #58
This message was self-deleted by its author fujiyamasan Yesterday #60
is it a prince song? rampartd Yesterday #62
There must be a scorched earth approach to accountability. Solly Mack Yesterday #63
if we are to redeem ourselves in the eyes of the world... Javaman 22 hrs ago #66
If only Biden and especially Garland had been with the document case JT45242 21 hrs ago #69
Better Headline Needed Roy Rolling 21 hrs ago #70
Yes, all the dirty laundry needs to be washed in public. kentuck 19 hrs ago #74
I want people to ellie 19 hrs ago #75
# 1 thing. Do not celebrate. Raven123 19 hrs ago #76
Author: Charles Pierce. Grins 18 hrs ago #77
Agree. And we have Schumer.... NM Grins 18 hrs ago #78
Don't vote for anyone who does support deMAGAfication JCMach1 17 hrs ago #79
I hope we've all learned that lesson. Give no quarter. Martin68 17 hrs ago #81
There won't be a Dem President unless somebody steps up to this challenge. Bluetus 17 hrs ago #82
Yes. We're reaping the fruits of the last one not being that, and that may have been our last chance. Crunchy Frog 16 hrs ago #83
The next president needs to be Gavin Newsom. roamer65 16 hrs ago #85
I want someone with the brains, ego, and bedside manner of a really good doctor Lulu KC 16 hrs ago #87
I don't think it unreasonable to expect the following people to be imprisoned indefinitely: Escape 13 hrs ago #93
indefinitely... a few of them at least. B.See 9 hrs ago #97
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