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patphil

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13. Mr. Speaker is Representative Mike Johnson. Senator Schumer is Senate Minority Leader.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Sat Jan 25, 2025, 04:15 PM

Jan 25

As minority leader, Senator Schumer doesn't have any authority to do anything other than object.
The real problem here isn't the Democratic members of Congress, it's the Republican majorities in both houses that think Trump's actions are OK.
In any event, Trump can fire them with 30 days notice, and a written rational, as per a 2022 law.
Congress would have to do something to stand up for them for Trump's actions to be stopped.
I doubt they would do that.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2025/01/25/trump-accused-of-dismantling-checks-on-his-power-after-firing-inspectors-general-heres-what-to-know/

It does no good to rail against Senator Schumer, as he's powerless to stop this blatant abuse of power.

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I've played nice long enough [View all] senseandsensibility Jan 25 OP

He's replacing them with loyalists underpants Jan 25 #1

Not a Chuck fan either BannonsLiver Jan 25 #2

I agree that Schumer's response is weak and mealy mouthed. yardwork Jan 25 #3

Yes, I agree completely senseandsensibility Jan 25 #4

It really is. yardwork Jan 25 #5

That might have been a hint that he was really Republican. ananda Jan 25 #6

I don't see that. He's a populist. yardwork Jan 25 #8

If context is absolutely needed, so-be-it, otherwise Prairie_Seagull Jan 25 #17

Had to read it twice. Have criticized his word salads for years. allegorical oracle Jan 25 #18

I agree, Butterflylady Jan 25 #7

I love AOC! And Jasmine Crockett!! I love their mouths! BComplex Jan 25 #9

I still blame Schumer for allowing Al Franken to resign without a fight FakeNoose Jan 25 #16

And don't forget Gillibrand. choie Jan 25 #27

In 2017, Leader Schumer expressed to Speaker Pelosi that he thought Trump liked him. Kid Berwyn Jan 25 #10

I'm afraid Schumer talks a good game but is as forceful as a soggy pancake. Vinca Jan 25 #11

Not the time for business as usual. Wake TFU. Evolve Dammit Jan 25 #12

Mr. Speaker is Representative Mike Johnson. Senator Schumer is Senate Minority Leader. patphil Jan 25 #13

Really?? Cirsium Jan 25 #32

Excuse? What can Schumer do? patphil Jan 25 #39

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Appeasement never works with tyrants dlk Jan 25 #15

We're essentially "on our own" now... FirstLight Jan 25 #19

A figurehead? I figure it's BattleRow Jan 25 #22

thaks, I was searching for the correct term! FirstLight Jan 25 #23

Concept,Congress ..it all starts with a con,doesn't it? BattleRow Jan 25 #29

NAILED IT!!! 100% FirstLight Jan 25 #34

Thank you.. BattleRow Jan 25 #38

Anyone have the bluesky link? Monsieur_Grumpe Jan 25 #20

Are the terms good Germans and good Democrats interchangeable now? BattleRow Jan 25 #21

NO MORE Mister/Misses nice people ! Nigrum Cattus Jan 25 #24

Lawsuit Baron2024 Jan 25 #25

Thank you for this thoughtful reply senseandsensibility Jan 25 #28

You Are Welcome Baron2024 Jan 25 #30

And Trump will reply that the laws have been broken since the tablets of the Ten Commandments were broken on Mt Sinai. BattleRow Jan 25 #31

The DSCC sent me a fundraising request this week Raven123 Jan 25 #26

The education of America is happening republianmushroom Jan 25 #33

If there is no struggle, there is no progress Cirsium Jan 25 #35

For 48 months, teams of twisted, hateful scholars and lawyers toiled on ways to destroy the US. Maru Kitteh Jan 25 #36

I agree Skittles Jan 26 #40

Not critical of OP nor suggesting something else replace the option UTUSN Jan 25 #37