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MineralMan

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6. Interesting Idea. However, the Chances of That Happening Are Slim.

Reply to Nimble_Idea (Original post)

Sun Mar 23, 2025, 12:20 PM

Mar 2025

The negative possibilities, too, are daunting.

Such a constitutional amendment is pretty much impossible to get through Congress. And, if it did, think about what it would enable for Trump.

If you consider both of those things, you'll see why it might be interesting, but would probably turn out badly.

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Match of the Century: Obama vs Trump. Amend to make it happen! 3rd term a charm!! Best of 3!! [View all] Nimble_Idea Mar 2025 OP

A friend of mine was just saying this just yesterday! imanamerican63 Mar 2025 #1

Yes, that would be a Three-Peat for the Ages. bucolic_frolic Mar 2025 #2

Thanks, but no thanks ornotna Mar 2025 #3

Not looking for tv ratings. We need to show what a New Democratic Party can do. Our past is the Nanjeanne Mar 2025 #4

This is Unconstitutional malaise Mar 2025 #5

Interesting Idea. However, the Chances of That Happening Are Slim. MineralMan Mar 2025 #6

No thanks newdeal2 Mar 2025 #7

gonna happen Nimble_Idea Apr 2025 #9

gonna happen Nimble_Idea Apr 2025 #8