Actually the eliminating states thing would help too.
Do we really need 2 Dakotas? Can't we just condense Alabama, Louisiana, and Missouri into 1 state and trap the stupid there?
Oh yeah there will be some blood.
The governorship will be decided by duel to the death.
The two senators will be chosen by steel cage death match.
The legislature and judiciary by battle royal.
I'm afraid I must insist. You see, my wife, she has been most vocal on the subject of the entitled Oligarchy. "Where is the Oligarchy?" "When are you going to get the Oligarchy?" "Why aren't you getting the Oligarchy now?" And so on.
Hey, you caught that! It's intentional for all three branches. It insinuates that even perfectly wishing for a representative republican democracy will still, after enough time and decay, see that government become a shell of what its noble intentions once were.
>with an executive branch that can't do things like go to war without congress
The last time the United States officially went to war through a congressional declaration of war was WWII. Since then, it's been executive action funded by congress.
>A legislature that uses pragmatism and compromise to keep the government open and functioning
[Shutting down the government has only been a thing since the 80s and has been the worst in the last 30 years.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_shutdowns_in_the_United_States)
When the Supreme Court was conceived, it was deemed so unimportant that the members didn't even have dedicated rooms for their sessions so they would meet in some flop house.
No wonder the founding fathers were okay with them being elected for a lifetime.
That's not exactly true. Especially for the aristocracy. The average life expectancy was dragged way down by the insane levels of infant mortality. If you lived to adulthood, especially if you were wealthy and influential enough to be appointed to the supreme court, you could reasonably expect to make it into old age.
How does that change if you throw out infant mortality? Those who died immediately following child birth weren't exactly in the running to be Supreme Court Justices.
Without knowing precisely what the danger is, would you say it's time for our shitposters to crack each other's heads open and feast on the goo inside?
Yeah, don't do anything crazy like giving a right to food or shelter, things that are impossible to live without. Anyway, what's the current Constitution give an inalienable right to? Huh? "Life"?
...well lets just ignore that part, we're going to privatize healthcare anyway.
Dear Mr. President, There are too many conservative Supreme Court justices. Please eliminate three.
I AM NOT A CRACKPOT
Actually the eliminating states thing would help too. Do we really need 2 Dakotas? Can't we just condense Alabama, Louisiana, and Missouri into 1 state and trap the stupid there?
Bart, I don't want to alarm you but there may be a Carolina - or Carolinas - in the country.
Hard agree, 1 Carolina 1 Virginia.
Don't forget the not a state, but the monster Florida.
One state solution! (am I doing this right?)
Yes the southern states can't govern themselves in a reasonable manner. They should be allocated to northern states to govern and provide beach homes.
Ah yes, that famous Kansas beachfront property.
I'll be deep in the cold, cold ground before I recognize Missouruh!
Wait a second. There's only one way the Dakotas could have settled their differences without fighting! https://i.redd.it/ok6tyxduwfad1.gif
Oh yeah there will be some blood. The governorship will be decided by duel to the death. The two senators will be chosen by steel cage death match. The legislature and judiciary by battle royal.
Abe Simpson's about to receive a visit from the FBI.
Is it a crime to ask the President to do something that isn't a crime?
If you’re worried about slander, just add “allegedly“. If you’re worried about crime, just add “officially”.
Four.
Awww but i wanted democracy
Wait a minute, money can buy American democracy!
Explain how!
Money can be exchanged for lobbyists and campaigning!
But only after the fact, of course.
Sorry, best I can do is kleptocracy
I'm afraid I must insist. You see, my wife, she has been most vocal on the subject of the entitled Oligarchy. "Where is the Oligarchy?" "When are you going to get the Oligarchy?" "Why aren't you getting the Oligarchy now?" And so on.
Stupid democracy needs the most attention
I don’t want the American people to fracture and cause a collapse of the most powerful government the world has ever seen :(
Umm, I'll do what I can - is there a shitpost I can make to stop this happening?
Only Fallout Boy can save us now.
My checks and balances! The Legislative branch do nothing!
Watch out, Radioactive Man!
Oh my god! The American government has disbanded! *jumps out window*
No, no, the government hasn't disbanded! It's just becoming a dystopian, authoritarian theocracy!
*jumps back* Huueaaaghhh
Get used to disappointment
Don't worry, the CCP is still doing fine.
Yes just pay no attention to their economy, domestic affairs, or foreign affairs. Otherwise they're doing great
OH FOUL AND ACCURSED THING WHAT VILE DEMON FROM THE DEPTHS OF HELL CREATED THEE!!?!
I scrolled just for this haha
"We the purple?" What the hell was that?
Surely the blurst of times.
You got 535 apes we can trade for this bunch of clowns?
Right here: r/superstonk
> a judiciary that is uncompromised by politics Seems the paw cheated.
Call this an unfair generalization if you must, but shitposters are no good at everything.
Hey, you caught that! It's intentional for all three branches. It insinuates that even perfectly wishing for a representative republican democracy will still, after enough time and decay, see that government become a shell of what its noble intentions once were. >with an executive branch that can't do things like go to war without congress The last time the United States officially went to war through a congressional declaration of war was WWII. Since then, it's been executive action funded by congress. >A legislature that uses pragmatism and compromise to keep the government open and functioning [Shutting down the government has only been a thing since the 80s and has been the worst in the last 30 years.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_shutdowns_in_the_United_States)
That's it! First thing tomorrow morning, I'm gonna punch James Madison in the back of the head.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, American democracy simply doesn't work.
When the Supreme Court was conceived, it was deemed so unimportant that the members didn't even have dedicated rooms for their sessions so they would meet in some flop house. No wonder the founding fathers were okay with them being elected for a lifetime.
To be a fair a lifetime wasn't nearly as long back then.
That's not exactly true. Especially for the aristocracy. The average life expectancy was dragged way down by the insane levels of infant mortality. If you lived to adulthood, especially if you were wealthy and influential enough to be appointed to the supreme court, you could reasonably expect to make it into old age.
I said average. Not average for aristocracy. It was 35. Alot shorter.
You were talking about supreme court justices, so you kind of were. And again, that 35 was because of infant mortality rates.
How does that change if you throw out infant mortality? Those who died immediately following child birth weren't exactly in the running to be Supreme Court Justices.
La de da, Mr French man calls it a "flophouse"
What do you call it?
A flea bag
Well remember they basically bootstrapped themselves judicial review. Pretty much all the Constitution says about them is they exist.
It's just a little partisan, it's still good it's still good!
It's gone...
*i know*
Only "a little"? :\
5-4
Wait a second! This authoritarian regime doesn't have a fire exit! Enjoy your death trap, fascists!
What’s her problem?
Had to fly two states over to get an abortion, out of pocket.
"Hey, Jughead, did you hear? The Supreme Court reversed..." ***GROANS***
What a bunch of clowns
Don’t blame me, *I* voted for Kodos.
bravo on this one
Without knowing precisely what the danger is, would you say it's time for our shitposters to crack each other's heads open and feast on the goo inside?
Yes I would, everyone.
Marge, I'd like to be alone with the democracy.
Are you going to subvert it?
...Yes.
May I see it?
...No.
Holy fuck this was amazing.
Democracy my ass! It's probably capitalism
Must…destroy…capitalism…rawr…rawr
I saw one that was like, "I wish there were age limits for the presidency." *Monkey paw finger moves Must be at least 35 years old to be president.
Thomas, you’ve done it again! *hands over money sacks*
Thats what you get for not hailing to the chimp!
Dude, hes ragging on your government!
Bless You
The satire,she is perfect!
Fuck the united states government
Hey, our government may be a corrupt nursing home that never gets anything done but… wait what was that third thing you said?
GO AHEAD, THROW YOUR VOTE AWAY!
I hope he tells us to burn the Constitution. This thing is killing me
Beautiful work here
You bastards are brilliant. I can never think of shit like this!
Yeah, um, why is a right to healthcare or food "stupid", exactly? Fucking libs.
Well, yeah...it was a little much to expect that human beings have absolutely no biases at all.
are you being sarcastic, dude?
Yeah, don't do anything crazy like giving a right to food or shelter, things that are impossible to live without. Anyway, what's the current Constitution give an inalienable right to? Huh? "Life"? ...well lets just ignore that part, we're going to privatize healthcare anyway.