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Originally posted by Sig2340:

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Originally posted by downtownv:
Trump Says He’ll End Birth Citizenship on Day One

Sounds good, but amending the Constitution takes time. And 3/4 of the states to agree. That ain’t happening any time soon.

In multiple cases decided in the late 19th and the 20th century, the Supreme Court has recognized three exceptions to birthright citizenship: diplomatic children, tribal Indians and invading armies.

I'm curious if the exceptions could be expanded by the Court. I believe it all depends on the Citizenship clause: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” The "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" is the key phrase various writers have debated since the Amendment's adoption. Some argue, and I agree with this particular train of thought, that being subject to a nation's laws means that if one's parents are here temporarily or illegally, then the citizenship clause doesn't apply to their newborn. I know many strictly argue the phrase means under U.S. sovereign law (period) but said authority has been expanded to take into consideration parental status per the other exemptions, which exclude their children born on U.S. soil.

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Originally posted by 12131:
Yeah, watching him school AOC during the congressional dog-and-pony shows, you know this guy will be a terror to the illegals.

Hannity reported last night that a huge illegal caravan with over 3000 invaders broke up and dissipated in Mexico a few days ago. They gave up.

Nick Bosa was fined by the NFL for wearing a MAGA hat on the air, now he's doing the 'Trump Dance' after he sacks the QB

https://x.com/FadeAwayMedia/st.../1855711141592273007

Brandon Hererra nomination for head of ATF.

https://www.ammoland.com/2024/...a-bbc9e7a351-7181749

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Originally posted by 12131:
I like this graphic from the Daily Mail that illustrates what a rout it was. Trump gained ground in every single state but one (WA). Total annihilation.

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This is in no way a dig at Lara Trump, her team, and the amazing work that they did to minimize the GDC’s cheating, but I can’t be the only one who looks at that graphic and thinks, “Hmmm, I wonder if Lara’s team was a little thin on the ground in WA?” I’ve only been to Washington state a few times, several of them in the eastern part of th state which could almost be considered western Idaho, and it has been more than twenty years since I’ve been to the Seattle area, but at least at that time, the people were human, not totally insane, and seemed to have enough sense to know what was better for them.

I suppose it is possible that Seattle has gotten so bad that almost all sane, productive people left, but I still think it is more likely that the commies cheated more in WA than that the population became more stupid or more insane.

Lara Trump isn’t traveling around every state working on all of this. It’s volunteers that are organized to do so.

If you want to make a difference, you can. Get involved.

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Originally posted by downtownv:
And if the child is born on American soil, then it opens the door to various social benefits and chain migration.

I guess I’m a reactionary, but I’d take a different approach. If we took a chainsaw to social benefits (specifically to the government using our tax dollars to buy votes) and went back to a Teddy Roosevelt “Root hog or die approach” and a tub grinder to excessive regulation that impedes entrepreneurs, I think that would be a better solution. I don’t care if people are twelfth generation Americans, if they are sitting on their asses sucking on the government tit (our tax dollars), we’re better off without them. If people want to migrate here legally and work their asses off to succeed and they have relatives that want to do the same, I’m good with that.

I firmly believe that the problem is the leaches and freeloaders, whether they come from a long line of Americans, whether their tribe is new to the country legally, or whether they’re here illegally. If the government stopped giving so much away to non-productive people and we became a country where one could do very well from working hard or starve if they’re lazy and useless, I think we’d all be a lot happier with the sort of folks who wanted to come here.

Beyond that, if we got the government out of the business of invading productive people’s wallets to distribute as “social benefits” there would be a lot more local charity for those who truly needed it.

I do agree that a nice tweak to birthright citizenship would be that it only applies if the mother is in the country legally, but if requires a constitutional amendment, it probably isn’t happening.

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Originally posted by slosig:

I suppose it is possible that Seattle has gotten so bad that almost all sane, productive people left, but I still think it is more likely that the commies cheated more in WA than that the population became more stupid or more insane.

Lol.
Lmao.

Seattle needs to put a helmet on their flag now. It's retarded as fuck out here, I'll believe it's gotten that much worse.

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Originally posted by a1abdj:
Lara Trump isn’t traveling around every state working on all of this. It’s volunteers that are organized to do so.

If you want to make a difference, you can. Get involved.

I am involved, though at home in the possibly even more Quixotic effort in Kommifornia.

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A flashback moment.

https://x.com/NowPammsy/status...sistance-day-1394%2F

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Originally posted by slosig:

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Originally posted by a1abdj:
Lara Trump isn’t traveling around every state working on all of this. It’s volunteers that are organized to do so.

If you want to make a difference, you can. Get involved.

I am involved, though at home in the possibly even more Quixotic effort in Kommifornia.

There were 230,000 of us involved in the Election Integrity/Protect the Vote effort by the GOP this election cycle! I was a Ballot Challenger for the Republican Party. Honestly, one of the most consequential things Trump did during the 2024 campaign was ousting Ronna 'Romney' McDaniel getting Lara Trump and Michael Whatley at the head of the RNC as Co-chairs!

https://x.com/LaraLeaTrump/status/1853500202512007522

NY Judge Delays Trump 'Hush Money' Case Immunity Hearing

https://www.zerohedge.com/poli...ase-immunity-hearing

New York Judge Juan Merchan delayed a Tuesday decision on whether President-elect Trump’s conviction can withstand the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling, following his election victory last week.

According to The Associated Press, Merchan told Trump’s lawyers on Nov. 12, when he was scheduled to make his decision, that he would make his ruling on Nov. 19, just days before Trump’s scheduled sentencing.

The Hill reports that Judge Merchan agreed to freeze the case until Nov. 19, newly public court records show, enabling prosecutors to respond to Trump’s demand the case be dismissed entirely now that he is president-elect.

A jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree in connection to payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election.

Trump’s attorneys believe his election as president compels the dismissal of his criminal prosecutions.

“The stay, and dismissal, are necessary to avoid unconstitutional impediments to President Trump’s ability to govern,” Trump attorney Emil Bove wrote in an email to the judge.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) office agreed to delay the proceedings as they assess how to respond to Trump’s demand.

“The People agree that these are unprecedented circumstances and that the arguments raised by defense counsel in correspondence to the People on Friday require careful consideration,” prosecutor Matthew Colangelo wrote to the judge.

Trump's sentencing was originally scheduled for July 11th, but it was delayed until September 18. Merchan delayed the sentencing date again until after the Nov. 5 presidential election to avoid the appearance of attempting to influence the outcome.

Trump's sentencing is now scheduled for Nov. 26.

As Jonathan Turley opines on X:

The Manhattan case is delayed for a week. My friend Andy McCarthy has suggested that the delay could lead to a suspension for the next term. If so, that would hardly be welcomed by the Trump team. It would be a curious resolution to keep it unresolved...

The other possibility is that in roughly a week, the court could dismiss the case. That would be warranted in my view. In any case, whatever the ruling, the ability of the Trump team needs to be able to appeal any case that is not dismissed. This case is riddled with reversible errors in my view. The one option that should be rejected, in my view, is suspending during the pendency of the new administration.

...reversible errors. I would be surprised if the option is suspension for the pendency of the coming term. It would produce the absurd status of a Damocles Sword dangling over the head of the president...

...Keep in mind that Merchan could sentence without any limitations on the movement or duties of the president. He could also dismiss a case that should never have been brought...

...The lawfare failed. Trump won. Time to return the attractions to their cages and call the circus to an end in Manhattan.

...The delay is welcomed news to allow the Trump lawyers to make the case that the matter should be dismissed. In the end, absent a dismissal, they will need a status that allows them to appeal to seek additional review.

Marco Rubio is a strange pick to me.

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Originally posted by SIG228:
Marco Rubio is a strange pick to me.

Not sure how I feel about this one either

Trump picks Kristi Noem to head Homeland Security

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/12...secretary/index.html

Couple places this could go, but...


https://x.com/greg_price11/status/1856371110842896819

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Originally posted by Tn226:
Trump picks Kristi Noem to head Homeland Security

When he's done abolishing the Department of Education, Trump needs to abolish Homeland Security. There is no need for yet another layer of bureaucracy, and it would go a long way in reducing the deficit.

Agree. Homeland Security is another bloated unnecessary federal agency that W created out of the GWOT.

Just a thought...

Every single senator and house member up for re-election in 2 years needs to go on Joe Rogan before the mid-terms. Corporate media is dead as is Hollywood.

Tony.

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Originally posted by wcb6092:
NY Judge Delays Trump 'Hush Money' Case Immunity Hearing

Strange. Just trying to get into this judge's head, he's an amazing combination of corruption and incompetence; is it possible he fears being exposed and prosecuted, and thinks holding onto this case for the next 4 years is his "Trump" card?

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