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Biden really needs to step up and do something to protect our country. (guides.lib.berkeley.edu)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm sure everyone knows what's at stake already but just to quickly recap the following might happen when Trump takes office.

No more free and fair elections.
Trump may abuse his presidential immunity and order hits on his opponents
Weaponize the government against political opponents
Raise food prices and harm the economy
Create a humanitarian crisis by deporting so many people
His appointees such as Tulsi Gabbard may give our secrets to Russia.

And so much more

Yet it seems like top Democrats in office are hardly doing anything about this. I feel they have abandoned us and gave up. My list isn't even everything that could happen yet with all those bad things I'm so frustrated they don't realize what's at stake. Please I really beg of you to contact anyone you can and urge them to realize what's at stake here.

Please see this link for helpful instructions on how to contact the President and Congressional members: https://guides.lib.berkeley.edu/ContactingOfficials/President

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago (4 children)

Nothing he can do without the House (controlled by Republicans), the Senate (blocked by filibuster), and the Judiciary (controlled by Republicans).

[–] [email protected] -5 points 5 days ago (3 children)

He could try assembling an emergency team and also pressure Republicans and tell them what's at stake. They could hold a special meeting.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 days ago

Oh you sweet summer child.

[–] lastunusedusername2 2 points 4 days ago

I wish he would do something but Republicans already know what's at stake.

If they cared about anyone other than themselves they wouldn't be Republicans.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 days ago

Biden's presidency is now a "lame duck", there's no incentive for Republicans to work with him when they know they get full control starting January 20th.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lame_duck_(politics)

The only thing the Biden administration can do now is shut down. That's it.