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Chuckie Finster

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  1. https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5191889/is-trump-running-for-a-third-term Other legal experts, however, point to the last sentence of the 12th Amendment, which covers the Electoral College, as a roadblock for any twice-elected president attempting to return to the White House through the vice presidency. It says that "no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States." Still, in court, a lawyer could try to argue that being a "natural born" citizen, at least 35 years old and a resident within the U.S. for at least 14 years are the only presidential eligibility requirements specified in the Constitution, says Stephen Gillers, a professor emeritus at New York University School of Law, who proposed in 2004 that Clinton run for vice president. "I want to make it very clear that I'm identifying an argument that Trump could make in order to get back into the White House. I'm not endorsing it," Gillers says. "But we know from experience that even if it's far-fetched and it offers the possibility of a third presidential term, Trump will make it. If his health holds up, he will make the argument he likes the job. Whether or not it succeeds in court is another matter." Gillers posits that Trump "could make a deal" with Vance that, ahead of the 2028 election, they switch places on the Republican ticket, and if they win the White House again, Vance resigns and Trump becomes president. To avoid any debate about whether the 12th Amendment forbids presidential electors from choosing a twice-elected president as vice president, Gillers says there could be a similar arrangement in which Trump does not run on the winning Republican ticket but, after the newly elected vice president resigns, becomes vice president with congressional approval. "It is not implausible. And just the existence of the possibility of it in the next four years gives Trump power that enhances his position," Gillers says. "The members of Congress in 2027 will know that they're not dealing with a lame duck necessarily because Trump could still hold out, through 2027 and 2028, the possibility of his return to power and the power that that possibility gives him — to get Congress to bend to his will."
  2. Always amusing to see what topics bring you folks out of hiding these days. Outspoken black woman? CHECK!
  3. He previously performed on SNL in December 2020. He knew exactly what to expect, this is all performative nonsense.
  4. When they randomly mention one of the main Season 2 antagonists in Season 5.
  5. Seems fine. https://www.reuters.com/world/china-japan-south-korea-will-jointly-respond-us-tariffs-chinese-state-media-says-2025-03-31/ BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) - China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday. The comments came after the three countries held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the Asian export powers brace against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
  6. Buzz very publicly trying to leave aggy and then getting immediately rejected is by far the funniest possible outcome.
  7. Extension of spring training so far.
  8. Good god man, what do you get out of this?
  9. That moment profoundly affected me, 18 hours later and I still can't get it out of my mind. Feels rare these days to see pure, unabashed kindness like that highlighted.
  10. Joe for President.
  11. Are you trying to tell me that there's a rule where Republicans are supposed to be punished for speaking negatively about people like Biden, Pelosi, Warren, Schiff, AOC & the squad, etc? On what fucking planet does this rule exist?
  12. Lack of shame and lack of empathy are the two most valuable skillsets for success in America today.
  13. If texags is any indication, “THIS ONLY REVEALS TIMES, NO LOCATIONS… NOTHINGBURGER!!!” will be the rallying cry.
  14. As often seems to be the case, he is EXACTLY what they claimed Biden to be.
  15. $12m guaranteed, $14.5m max
  16. If Trump decides he wants to "postpone" elections, there is not a single elected Republican who would publicly break with him.
  17. He sucks so much, but this feels ominous. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-postal-chief-dejoy-stepping-down-immediately-2025-03-24/
  18. To be fair, I'd be thrilled if we drafted someone who steals the job from him (and I'm not sure it would be terribly difficult.) I'm just saying that kind of financial commitment seems to indicate they think he's the guy this year.
  19. I'd be floored if we gave Cam Robinson $12m to sit the bench.
  20. Can't get over the emojis. They're texting about war like me and my buddies text during a Longhorn football game.
  21. The adults in charge are absolutely killing it, @realgreggym. https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/trump-administration-accidentally-texted-me-its-war-plans/682151/ The world found out shortly before 2 p.m. eastern time on March 15 that the United States was bombing Houthi targets across Yemen. I, however, knew two hours before the first bombs exploded that the attack might be coming. The reason I knew this is that Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, had texted me the war plan at 11:44 a.m. The plan included precise information about weapons packages, targets, and timing.
  22. Oh this movie is very clearly terrible. I was just curious why some folks seem so happy at this being the case. No matter, I'm sure I'll still be dragged to see it.
  23. The internet watching this episode unfold:
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