Ryan Francis
@ryanmfrancis.bsky.social
Almost as funny as believing if we just advocate for the principles of democracy and government harder people will wake up and order will be restored.
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Almost as funny as believing if we just advocate for the principles of democracy and government harder people will wake up and order will be restored.
We are kinda drifting from the original point about a general quietly retiring.
January 3, 2026 at 5:14 PM
We are kinda drifting from the original point about a general quietly retiring.
People got to vote about reenforcing the norms a couple Novembers ago.
January 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
People got to vote about reenforcing the norms a couple Novembers ago.
Yes we should have a representative government passing laws and checking the power of the executive.
January 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Yes we should have a representative government passing laws and checking the power of the executive.
Kelly is a good example of how empty that threat is.
January 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Kelly is a good example of how empty that threat is.
The one that doesn't require a 2/3s majority from an unrepresentative upper house to remove the lawless executive.
Stop gooning over the fucking constitution.
Stop gooning over the fucking constitution.
January 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
The one that doesn't require a 2/3s majority from an unrepresentative upper house to remove the lawless executive.
Stop gooning over the fucking constitution.
Stop gooning over the fucking constitution.
And after being ridiculed they go back to their safe space of fellow morons followed by one of those said morons planning a mass shooting.
January 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM
And after being ridiculed they go back to their safe space of fellow morons followed by one of those said morons planning a mass shooting.
Probably should delete this one too.
January 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Probably should delete this one too.
The constitution has successfully gamed by Republicans via exploitation of the Senate and stacking of the SCOTUS. Is replacing it practical? No, but let's not act like we live under a representative government.
January 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM
The constitution has successfully gamed by Republicans via exploitation of the Senate and stacking of the SCOTUS. Is replacing it practical? No, but let's not act like we live under a representative government.
No system is robust enough and the solution is to defend the principle of said system. Brilliant.
January 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
No system is robust enough and the solution is to defend the principle of said system. Brilliant.
I want off this ride.
January 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I want off this ride.
Consensus changing regarding Donny is about the economy and other broken campaign promises.
Enough voters to win the electoral college and a Senate majority could give two shits about the constitution or obvious abuse of power.
Enough voters to win the electoral college and a Senate majority could give two shits about the constitution or obvious abuse of power.
January 3, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Consensus changing regarding Donny is about the economy and other broken campaign promises.
Enough voters to win the electoral college and a Senate majority could give two shits about the constitution or obvious abuse of power.
Enough voters to win the electoral college and a Senate majority could give two shits about the constitution or obvious abuse of power.
Defenses disrespected Tyler Dunne's throwing arm at their own peril.
January 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Defenses disrespected Tyler Dunne's throwing arm at their own peril.
They certainly could try, but openly attacking a service member acting in a reasonable manner would have consequences for the administration politically and would certainly be a violation of said member's constitutional rights.
January 3, 2026 at 3:19 PM
They certainly could try, but openly attacking a service member acting in a reasonable manner would have consequences for the administration politically and would certainly be a violation of said member's constitutional rights.
I don't disagree, but I'd rather not excuse the cowardice.
January 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
I don't disagree, but I'd rather not excuse the cowardice.
Previously, generals have resigned / retired and been critical of the administration they did not want to serve. Would the Trump Administration likely make life as painful as possible? Of course, but there's no evidence the courts would go along with this.
January 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Previously, generals have resigned / retired and been critical of the administration they did not want to serve. Would the Trump Administration likely make life as painful as possible? Of course, but there's no evidence the courts would go along with this.
How would they have fried him in the courts?
January 3, 2026 at 2:41 PM
How would they have fried him in the courts?
It "works" under US law if you ignore the constitution. Congressional authorization is required.
January 3, 2026 at 2:14 PM
It "works" under US law if you ignore the constitution. Congressional authorization is required.
CPI has $235 in November of 2019 as the same buying power of $296.76 in September of 2025.
December 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
CPI has $235 in November of 2019 as the same buying power of $296.76 in September of 2025.