US democracy is about to die

Mango Mussolini wants the judge to be impeached

His rantings are attached in post below
https://bsky.app/profile/lawrencehurley.bsky.social/post/3lknqom7en22b

“I don’t care what the judges think” answers the question posed by the OP.

They are back in court later today

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/17/trump-judge-venezuela-deportations

I can't see how any of these checks and balances will work if he just...ignores them?
Nail -> head.

I can't see how any of these checks and balances will work if he just...ignores them?

And the US largely as a populous seems fine with it. Anyone who is speaking out doesn't seem to be doing so collectively. I'm unsure if they're waiting for him to make a catastrophic mistake or they're all too scared to challenge?

They have quite a bit in common then

While both Germany and the United States have faced democratic crises, American democracy has proven fundamentally stronger due to its constitutional durability, federalist system, entrenched democratic norms, and historical resilience.

The collapse of the Weimar Republic was a consequence of constitutional weaknesses and a lack of democratic tradition, whereas the United States has successfully weathered numerous crises without succumbing to authoritarian rule. While vigilance is always required to safeguard democracy, the U.S. remains far more structurally resilient than Germany in 1933.

And today he welcomes Conor McGregor, the mixed martial arts fighter recently found civilly liable for rape back in his native Ireland, as a St. Patrick’s Day guest of honor at the White House.

President Donald Trump's recent executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees Voice of America (VOA), has raised significant concerns about the suppression of pro-democratic press. This action aligns with a broader pattern of measures perceived as attempts to control or silence media organizations that provide independent news coverage.

Dismantling of Voice of America
Established during World War II to counter Nazi propaganda, VOA has served as a vital source of unbiased news, especially in regions with limited press freedom. The executive order led to over 1,300 VOA employees being placed on administrative leave, effectively halting its operations. Critics argue that this move undermines efforts to counter foreign propaganda and restricts access to unbiased information globally.
nypost.com

Broader Actions Against Media Organizations
The executive order also targets other agencies, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia, which have been instrumental in providing independent journalism in authoritarian regimes. The dissolution of these entities is seen as a retreat from promoting democracy and press freedom worldwide.
wsj.com

Pattern of Retaliation Against the Press
The administration's actions reflect a broader pattern of retaliation against media organizations. For instance, the Associated Press (AP) faced punitive measures after refusing to adopt the administration's unilateral renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. This led to AP reporters being barred from official events, raising concerns about attempts to bully the press into compliance and suppress dissenting voices.
theguardian.com

Chilling Effect on Free Speech
These measures contribute to a chilling effect on free speech, as they signal potential repercussions for media outlets that challenge or criticize government actions. Such actions may lead to self-censorship among journalists and hinder the public's access to diverse viewpoints, essential for a functioning democracy.
apnews.com

the executive order to dismantle USAGM and its entities, along with other retaliatory actions against media organizations, raises significant concerns about the suppression of pro-democratic press. These measures not only limit the dissemination of unbiased information but also pose a threat to the foundational principles of free speech and press freedom in democratic societies.

Trump is silencing pro-democratic press.

He's signed an order to strip back federally funded news organisation Voice of America, which was set up during World War Two to counter Nazi propaganda.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvge4l109r3o

Well, they're from the party that always bitches and moans about taxes being too high, but they're suddenly drooling over the prospect of a 50% tax being added to goods because they're foreign.

So...y'know, you gotta assume they're cool with it. Just fire a bunch of disabled people, it'll even out.

I wonder how MAGAs feel about their tax dollars paying for Trump's frequent golf trips to his own resorts. He overcharges security to stay in his hotels by 300%.

"Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?"

Stafanko · Yesterday 15:58

Happyinarcon · Yesterday 14:05
If America bans gender neutral bathrooms I’ll book a holiday there

JFC take a day off 🥱 Is there a single thread on here that someone does pop up talking about gender neutral bathroom or women's sports? Some people make that issue their entire personality.

Quite. He boasts about grabbing women by the pussy but hey, he supports single sex lavatories. What a prince.

I didn't have any glasses on, and read that first as 'Mariah Carey" 😂

Trump's latest rant on TS, very dictator like

https://bsky.app/profile/joycewhitevance.bsky.social/post/3lkku6jtbs227

Who, exactly, remains in the government with the ability to recognise these issues and the power to address them?

Democracy really isn't resillient. It generally lasts for as long as it takes for people to start voting for leaders who promise voters everything they could possibly want, leading the nation into collapse in the process.

Wastes time for what? Golf?