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“(With) today’s Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity, that fundamentally changed. For all practical purposes, there are virtually no limits on what the president can do. It’s a fundamentally new principle and it’s a dangerous precedent because the power of the office will no longer be constrained by the law even including the supreme court of the United States.”

Throughout his address, Biden underscored the gravity of the moment, emphasizing that the only barrier to the president’s authority now lies in the personal restraint of the officeholder. He warned vehemently against the prospect of Trump returning to power, painting a stark picture of the dangers such an outcome could pose.

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[-] neidu2@feddit.nl 167 points 4 months ago

So, Biden can order seal team 6 to permanently fix the Supreme Court by removing 6 and leaving 3 alive. Gotcha.

After all, those 6 argued that he has the right to do so.

[-] TunaCowboy@lemmy.world 81 points 4 months ago

Democrats will continue to give sternly worded remarks all the way up to their appointment with the gallows, so brave!

[-] sigmaklimgrindset@sopuli.xyz 9 points 4 months ago

Ugh, it's literally Julius Caesar vs Cato all over again.

Biden is Cato obviously.

[-] FattestMattest@lemmy.world 64 points 4 months ago

I declare an official act of presidency!

[-] neidu2@feddit.nl 25 points 4 months ago

Insert Michael Scott drawing a gun.

[-] Bye@lemmy.world 34 points 4 months ago

Only if he claims it’s an official act though! Don’t forget that part! Write “official act as president” on everything!

[-] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago

If he issues it as an executive order, it works.

[-] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

It doesn't have to be an executive order, he's in charge of the military. Any command he gives them is an official act, and can't be questioned now.

And then he can pardon them as they don't have the same immunity as he now has. Pardons are also official acts.

[-] Natanael@slrpnk.net 3 points 4 months ago

Only for federal crimes, but that covers most things involving the military anyway

[-] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Ah, good point.

[-] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Also, I'm not sure being pardoned has an impact on if they can be discharged for following an order that a tribunal disagrees with. They might not end up in jail, but it could be the end of their military career

[-] brygphilomena@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

In red ink at a 45° angle. He's basically a sovcit now.

[-] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Biden fucking dumbass going blast no kings well I can promise you if Trump wins exactly how he will act. He will take Full of advantage of this ruling.

Best thing Biden can do but he want is take advantage of it to in helping out the American people.

[-] Freefall@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Any seal team actually, also various other military personnel.

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