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President Trump on Sunday threatened to not sign any bills into law until the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is approved by the Senate, doubling down on his push to change voting requirements ahead of the midterm elections.

“I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed, AND NOT THE WATERED DOWN VERSION – GO FOR THE GOLD: MUST SHOW VOTER I.D. & PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: NO MAIL-IN BALLOTS EXCEPT FOR MILITARY – ILLNESS, DISABILITY…,” the president wrote in his Sunday morning Truth Social post.


If the president doesn't sign a bill, it becomes law in 10 days. Sundays don't count, and if congress adjourns during the period, it counts as a veto.

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[–] LoafedBurrito@lemmy.world 78 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)

Fine with me. Also the SAVE act must not pass. 85% of married women WILL NOT be able to vote. Plain and simple.

This is a great way to attack our right to vote and Republicans hate women, so they would love for women not to be able to vote again.

[–] Padit@feddit.org 11 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I understand that you guys have a crude system over there, bit why cant 85% of married women not vote under this proposed bill??

[–] protist@mander.xyz 40 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The bill requires that a voter's name match their birth certificate, and many women (and some men) changed their names when they got married.

[–] SARGE@startrek.website 23 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Having already brought this point up with a MAGAt at work, she honestly thinks they will make exceptions for all married women.

The mental gymnastics and denial of reality is exhausting.

[–] themoken@startrek.website 20 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because they took their husband's family name, which probably doesn't match their birth certificate.

[–] humanspiral@lemmy.ca 15 points 1 month ago

probably

Alabama women won't flip the vote, anyway.

[–] postmateDumbass@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

That stop gap budget runs out soon right?

Shut 'er down.

Establish escrow accounts for taxes and welfare/ubi.

[–] TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone 52 points 1 month ago (2 children)

The SAVE Act passing is probably a good sign to leave the US.

[–] Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.ca 35 points 1 month ago (1 children)

no, you go out swinging... failure to stop it will allow for it to expand and you won't be able to keep running. it will come for you

[–] TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone 25 points 1 month ago (3 children)

My great grandparents came to this country in the early 20th century fleeing fascism in Europe. It was their decision to leave that kept them and their family alive. Their friends that stayed weren't as lucky.

I've always wondered what caused them to make up their minds. What was the final straw that snapped that made them say "We need to leave for our safety, there's no hope of stopping what will come."

Ever since they announced this bill, I think I found my equivalent. If this thing passes, there's no saving the country. The DNC simply won't act to mitigate its damage, I've seen how they work. The only outcome after that isn't total fascist rule is violent and bloody civil war. And, frankly, I don't trust Americans to fix the country however that war would shake out.

I think I'd just rather try my luck elsewhere.

[–] chahn.chris@piefed.social 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

FWIW America managed to cobble together an America that lasted 161 years after the first civil war.

That’s not that bad honestly, so, it could be done again…

[–] TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone -1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's not worth fighting for. It always has and still is a land of thieving, lying bastards. You can die for it if you want. I'd rather just go.

[–] chahn.chris@piefed.social 8 points 1 month ago

Hey that’s your choice, my experience of other countries is that they’re all full of thieving lying bastards. The difference is these are my bastards to deal with.

Good luck on your journey though!

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

161 years is NOTHING for a country. Almost all other major nations are a millenium or older.

The city I lived in before this one was founded in 1776 and the one I live in now is about a thousand years older. We have buildings still standing that are 5 times as old as the US or older.

[–] chahn.chris@piefed.social 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

True, but how stable has the actual government been through that time? Cities almost universally live through many governments throughout their existence.

This goes for nations, one clue here is they used to be called kingdoms with a very different form of government from many nations today.

Also if you do some research on this you find that the United States has one of the longest running constitutional democracies in the world.

So while 161 years might not seem like much in the arc of history, as far as democracy goes it’s nothing to sneeze at.

[–] stickly@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Also if you do some research on this you find that the United States has one of the longest running constitutional democracies in the world.

The US constitution is the second oldest active constitution in the world.

The oldest is the constitution for the US state of Massachusetts.

[–] P1nkman@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

My house is from 1779. Not quite the age of the US, but I think the house will win in the end.

[–] HertzDentalBar@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This time around there's no fleeing to somewhere safe, the baddies have knife missiles that can hit you anywhere you run to.

[–] AdolfSchmitler@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

As if they would waste those on random citizens. Curious if Germany hunted people who fled the country.

[–] SARGE@startrek.website 6 points 1 month ago

If I had the means, I'd have left years ago.

[–] Willoughby@piefed.world 47 points 1 month ago (2 children)
[–] Decoy2point0@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago

Tempt us with a good time 🤣

[–] keyez@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Supreme court and Congress have a lot to catch up on so that would be great.

[–] AlexLost@lemmy.world 34 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Better headline: President holds country hostage until he gets what he wants.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 9 points 1 month ago

Better headline: Corrupt, treasonous pedophile yadda yadda...

[–] FluorideMind@lemmy.world 30 points 1 month ago (4 children)

A president refusing to do their duty should be impeached imo.

[–] P1nkman@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

What's the outcome of impeachment? He has a higher number than he can count to, so what would be the point?

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

I believe there's an amendment to take care of that, it's the second one.

[–] DillDough@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 month ago

What's the magical number of impeachments you think would have any affect whatsoever? Words on pieces of paper do not mean a fucking thing, shit will keep getting worse until people realize this.

[–] ClanOfTheOcho@lemmy.world 27 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Should somebody tell him about the 10 days thing, or should we let it be a fun surprise?

[–] thecaptaintrout@lemmy.zip 18 points 1 month ago

Honestly I was not aware of that until another comment explained it.

[–] SirMaple__@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 month ago
[–] BigMacHole@sopuli.xyz 22 points 1 month ago

Oh NO! The President NOT Signing bills that the Majority of Americans HATE in an Election year is a TERRIBLE Threat! Quick! PASS the SAVE Act!

-Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries!

[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.wtf 18 points 1 month ago

Is he also refusing to eat his vegetables?

I'm joking, as if he's ever eaten a vegetable.

[–] ChunkMcHorkle@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

Ah, yes, the good ol' pocket veto.

[–] humanspiral@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 month ago

If any Bill shall not be returned by the President within ten Days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the Same shall be a Law, in like Manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress by their Adjournment prevent its Return, in which Case it shall not be a Law.

I think he has to try to return the bill in order for "adjournment to count as veto".

[–] Steve@startrek.website 5 points 1 month ago
[–] Jaysyn@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago