Someone explain to me

[BrightShinyGirl]

Perhaps it is Congress that is broken. The system says insider trading and influence peddling are wrong (like Trump selling pardons or Qataris bribing Trump, not to mention all those business dealings by Trump and his minions with insider information) and the system says your Congress can remove a President. So why hasn't it?

The Republicans hold a majority in Congress and are blocking all attempts to hold Trump accountable.

 

[ll74]

The Republicans hold a majority in Congress and are blocking all attempts to hold Trump accountable.

That's incorrect - the minority party has launched several investigations into the administration. They are collecting information and will act further once majority is attained in November.

 

[BrightShinyGirl]

That's incorrect - the minority party has launched several investigations into the administration. They are collecting information and will act further once majority is attained in November.

The Republicans are shielding Trump from accountability for now. Once the Democrats have a majority in the House, a lot of things will happen rapidly.

 

[Saint_Ann]

That's incorrect - the minority party has launched several investigations into the administration. They are collecting information and will act further once majority is attained in November.

They spent 4 fucking years trying to keep Trump tied up in court from doing his job.

 

[ll74]

They spent 4 fucking years trying to keep Trump tied up in court from doing his job.

Lol...nope

 

[Saint_Ann]

Lol...nope

History denier.

 

[Bray123]

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/us/politics/trump-coin-crypto-investors-loss.html

 

[Saint_Ann]

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/us/politics/trump-coin-crypto-investors-loss.html

Let the buyer beware.

 

[ll74]

History denier.

Congress has never worked with Trump for anything.

He's never wanted them to.

 

[Saint_Ann]

Congress has never worked with Trump for anything.

He's never wanted them to.

One of Congress's main functions is to limit the power of the party in the White House.

 

[ll74]

One of Congress's main functions is to limit the power of the party in the White House.

It's not to limit the power, it's to check the power.

 

[Saint_Ann]

It's not to limit the power, it's to check the power.

Thank you Mr. Redundancy.

 

[ll74]

Thank you Mr. Redundancy.

Your comprehension of the difference isn't redundant.....it is consistent thought.

 

[Saint_Ann]

Your comprehension of the difference isn't redundant.....it is consistent thought.

If you'ld prefer to argue semantics instead of lofty ideals, we could look up the definitions. You might be surprised to find they can be used interchangeably.

 

[ll74]

If you'ld prefer to argue semantics instead of lofty ideals, we could look up the definitions. You might be surprised to find they can be used interchangeably.

In the dictionary, perhaps. In our government, nope

Congress limits the scope of the power (I.e. check) rather than the power itself.

 

[Bray123]

Let the buyer beware.

Let the people beware.

 

[Saint_Ann]

In the dictionary, perhaps. In our government, nope

Congress limits the scope of the power (I.e. check) rather than the power itself.

It checks the scope of power. If the president enacts a something, and congress deems it legal, there is no limit implied or otherwise.

 

[Saint_Ann]

Let the people beware.

You want government to protect the people from their own stupidity?

 

[Bray123]

You want government to protect the people from their own stupidity?

I would prefer laws that prevent corruption by the President and all lawmakers.

 

[ll74]

It checks the scope of power. If the president enacts a something, and congress deems it legal, there is no limit implied or otherwise.

The President can work with Congress.
This President doesn't.

He gets rid of anyone who disagrees with him.

Yes men.
He's a shitty President.

 

[Saint_Ann]

I would prefer laws that prevent corruption by the President and all lawmakers.

"If you don't like the system, change it.". ~ Trump

 

[ll74]

"If you don't like the system, change it.". ~ Trump

Also communists.

 

[Saint_Ann]

The President can work with Congress.
This President doesn't.

He gets rid of anyone who disagrees with him.

Yes men.
He's a shitty President.

Sure he does. They tried to limit (check) his ability to wage war and he went to Congress and said you better fucking not, and they agreed.

 

[Saint_Ann]

Also communists.

Gays.

 

[ll74]

Sure he does. They tried to limit (check) his ability to wage war and he went to Congress and said you better fucking not, and they agreed.

Working with Congress is the sign of a good leader.
Getting rid of Congress is an authoritarian.