I believe that the Congressional Republicans will pass Trump’s big, UGLY bill without any remorse because they believe in Trump and the fascists in his administration will be able to pull off his desired elimination of our Constitution and our elections.
We will no longer have elections in which the people can vote them o…
I believe that the Congressional Republicans will pass Trump’s big, UGLY bill without any remorse because they believe in Trump and the fascists in his administration will be able to pull off his desired elimination of our Constitution and our elections.
We will no longer have elections in which the people can vote them out. It’s obvious that the republicans know this because of their refusal to have town hall meetings because they know that their constituents are against everything in the bill.
Robert Reich reported this in his 4am Substack. Hidden in Trump’s Big UGLY bill: “No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued….”
Translated: No federal court may enforce a contempt citation.
With this single provision, in other words, Trump will have crowned himself king. No congress and no court could stop him. Even if a future Congress were to try to stop him, it could not do so without the power of the courts to enforce their hearings, investigations, subpoenas, and laws.
Robert Reich finished with this: What can you do? To begin with, call your members of Congress and tell them not to pass Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill. (The Capitol Hill switchboard number is (202) 224-3121.)
Sadly just heard the bill passed in the House. I have little hope for the Senate. Ron Johnson is a snake and one of my Senators in Wisconsin. He wants even bigger cuts and has never supported SS.
Yes, I'm from another state. But, a few years ago I heard him say that he doesn't like paying for food for other people's children...or something to that affect. That made me dislike him on the spot. What kind of person says that?
That word has been thrown around a lot lately. Unfortunately, it's starting to lose it's true meaning. I don't think Jesus intended for Christians to act the way many of them in positions of power do.
I'm also from Wisconsin. I don't understand how Ron Johnson keeps getting re-elected, except to remind myself that his voter's are either ignorant or they are the same type of personality as Ron. These are people with cold, hard, black hearts & souls that only think of themselves & not their fellow man. It is your typical MAGA crowd. I am from S.E. Wisconsin, Ron Johnson's constituents are up north hillbillies.
Ron Johnson was the first one on tv denying J6, he said it was like people attending a big picnic. He also was the person responsible for getting a private plane to rush the fake elector's to Washington D.C.
I believe The Parnas Perspective substack reported it, I'm about to head to that and read what Aaron has to say 💙💙💙 keep fighting, love from Australia 🇦🇺 xxx
Ben and team, just now getting a chance to read this. I have always been political and maybe it’s because I was raised in the 50’s and 60’s. Became a hippie promoting peace and love and protested the Vietnam War in DC when I was in college. Burned my bra, witnessed the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act, and Roe v. Wade all pass in Congress. Daughter of Holocaust victims and the mother of two very progressive daughters. Will continue to forge ahead with protests every weekend and especially on June 14th. That day is Flag Day but also Donny Convict’s 79th birthday. We are going to ruin his birthday plans on the 14th with millions taking to the streets. NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER GIVE IN!
I was going to write this and I’m glad you did. I read it too. We would need 5 Republican Senators to vote against it or remove that provision. With 53 Republican Senators and JD as tie breaker, we need 5 to break ranks or remove it.
WHY is Congress giving this to the person occupying the office of the President?
WHY?
THIS IS DANGEROUS, it is a complete danger to democracy.
👇🏼. 👇🏼. 👇🏼
Keith Olson Comment above:
No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued….”
Translated: No federal court may enforce a contempt citation.
With this single provision, in other words, Trump will have crowned himself king. No congress and no court could stop him. Even if a future Congress were to try to stop him, it could not do so without the power of the courts to enforce their hearings, investigations, subpoenas, and laws.
This is exactly the reason why republicans don't hold town halls or care to answer their constituents - they don't have to.
They know the plan and they know the people will become powerless. It's the only thing that makes sense. Of course they're hiding it so there's no outcry from the people.
They know as long as they're traitor trump loyalists they'll get rich and nobody else matters.
You even see some meetings where republicans are abusing protestors. They're disgusting.
5 Calls App will do the annoying work for you. It identifies your reps when you fill in your zip code. Provides talking points if you want more info or can't think of what to say. Of course, posters here know exactly what they want to say, and it isn't pretty. Nor, should it be.
Well said Barb. I am getting no where with them in PA. Always machines, always no replies. I still won't stop. I fear too many think this is some sort of joke. That they don't need to pay attention. Complacent to politics in general. Wake up people. They are not playing. This is a crisis. To sit and wait for normal procedures is wasting time . They are not playing by any rules. Read Project 2025. Please. If you have ,you see what going on. Its not good. It is urgent. Thats their plan
I am writing to you as a deeply concerned constituent and proud American who values our Constitution, our democratic institutions, and our hard-won freedoms.
I am outraged by the recent bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 18, 2025, which, among other provisions, limits federal courts’ ability to hold government officials—including President Donald Trump—in contempt for defying court orders, and blocks courts from issuing national injunctions to prevent potentially unlawful actions by the executive branch.
These provisions are not just radical—they are dangerous. They fundamentally upend the balance of power that has kept tyranny in check since our founding. Courts must retain their power to enforce the law and defend citizens from abuse. Removing this check is an invitation to authoritarianism.
Even more chilling are the echoes of history that this bill conjures. In the 1930s, Adolf Hitler used similar tactics to dismantle Germany’s democracy. By neutering the courts and arresting critics, he created a regime that silenced dissent and targeted anyone who dared speak out. If we allow our courts to be stripped of their authority and critics of the administration to be vulnerable to retaliation, we are walking a similarly dangerous path.
Freedom of speech and judicial independence are the cornerstones of a free society. No president—past, present, or future—should be above the law or able to rule unchecked. These provisions must not stand.
I urge you to take a stand, speak out, and work to repeal these authoritarian measures and protect the democratic institutions that safeguard our liberty. History is watching—and so are your constituents.
I sadly agree with you. We have lost. Trump is our dictator and he will be doing everything he can to get rid of as many of us as possible. My life is over!
Is the provision to block enforcement of contempt citations legal??? It is a direct attack on the third pillar of our government as defined in the constitution.
It is time for the military 🪖 to wake the fuck up and take down the orange menace and his ilk of fascist project 2025 cronies! Enough is fucking enough of this clown shit show. They are all absolutely diabolical 👺👹 and abhorrent. 🤬😤😡
Good morning Ben,
I believe that the Congressional Republicans will pass Trump’s big, UGLY bill without any remorse because they believe in Trump and the fascists in his administration will be able to pull off his desired elimination of our Constitution and our elections.
We will no longer have elections in which the people can vote them out. It’s obvious that the republicans know this because of their refusal to have town hall meetings because they know that their constituents are against everything in the bill.
Robert Reich reported this in his 4am Substack. Hidden in Trump’s Big UGLY bill: “No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued….”
Translated: No federal court may enforce a contempt citation.
With this single provision, in other words, Trump will have crowned himself king. No congress and no court could stop him. Even if a future Congress were to try to stop him, it could not do so without the power of the courts to enforce their hearings, investigations, subpoenas, and laws.
Robert Reich finished with this: What can you do? To begin with, call your members of Congress and tell them not to pass Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill. (The Capitol Hill switchboard number is (202) 224-3121.)
Sadly just heard the bill passed in the House. I have little hope for the Senate. Ron Johnson is a snake and one of my Senators in Wisconsin. He wants even bigger cuts and has never supported SS.
I’m from Wisconsin also. Ron Johnson makes me ill. Didn’t like him before and I like him a whole lot less now.
I’m from Illinois and Ron Johnson makes me ill too. Along with Rick Scott from FL and Markwayne-Billybob-Joeray-Mullin from OK!
I'm from Minnesota and agree with opinions about Ron Johnson. Add Tuberville to your putrids list!
Yes, he’s the dumbest Senator on Capitol Hill!
I agree. He’s a turd.
Yet he keeps being re-elected…….
Big business donors! He always pretends he won’t run again.
Yes, I'm from another state. But, a few years ago I heard him say that he doesn't like paying for food for other people's children...or something to that affect. That made me dislike him on the spot. What kind of person says that?
And he claims to be a CHRISTIAN!!!
That word has been thrown around a lot lately. Unfortunately, it's starting to lose it's true meaning. I don't think Jesus intended for Christians to act the way many of them in positions of power do.
Claims is the operative word. Pretty much for all evangelical christians.
I'm also from Wisconsin. I don't understand how Ron Johnson keeps getting re-elected, except to remind myself that his voter's are either ignorant or they are the same type of personality as Ron. These are people with cold, hard, black hearts & souls that only think of themselves & not their fellow man. It is your typical MAGA crowd. I am from S.E. Wisconsin, Ron Johnson's constituents are up north hillbillies.
Ron Johnson was the first one on tv denying J6, he said it was like people attending a big picnic. He also was the person responsible for getting a private plane to rush the fake elector's to Washington D.C.
I call him Russian Ron. He was one of the Russian asset’s to go to Moscow on our Independence Day in 2018 to meet with Putin. He needs voted out
Heather the spamming bot has been reported and blocked.
Where has this been reported? I've been searching feverishly for where it stands
I believe The Parnas Perspective substack reported it, I'm about to head to that and read what Aaron has to say 💙💙💙 keep fighting, love from Australia 🇦🇺 xxx
Oh, it’s in there. I was going to write this but I’m glad someone did it already. It’s sick. The only recourse is “We the people.”
MSNBC
Ben and team, just now getting a chance to read this. I have always been political and maybe it’s because I was raised in the 50’s and 60’s. Became a hippie promoting peace and love and protested the Vietnam War in DC when I was in college. Burned my bra, witnessed the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act, and Roe v. Wade all pass in Congress. Daughter of Holocaust victims and the mother of two very progressive daughters. Will continue to forge ahead with protests every weekend and especially on June 14th. That day is Flag Day but also Donny Convict’s 79th birthday. We are going to ruin his birthday plans on the 14th with millions taking to the streets. NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER GIVE IN!
It's everywhere. The House passed the BBB.
Here are 2 articles about it:
https://www.justsecurity.org/113529/terrible-idea-contempt-court/
https://www.startribune.com/trumps-clash-with-the-courts-raises-prospect-of-showdown-over-separation-of-powers/601356740
Jay Kuo had a post about hurdles the bill faces in the senate….
https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/big-beautiful-bullshit?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
📲📲📲 your senators !
He sent his business OUT of America 20 years ago. HE is the problem!
I was going to write this and I’m glad you did. I read it too. We would need 5 Republican Senators to vote against it or remove that provision. With 53 Republican Senators and JD as tie breaker, we need 5 to break ranks or remove it.
Or the only recourse is “We the people.”
Excellent comment! I think you said it all and I agree with you completely. We stand united! 💙
The house passed it. I sent my congressmen a message Fuck you very much!
WHAT THE EVER LOVING EFF?
WHAT THE EFF?
WHY is Congress giving this to the person occupying the office of the President?
WHY?
THIS IS DANGEROUS, it is a complete danger to democracy.
👇🏼. 👇🏼. 👇🏼
Keith Olson Comment above:
No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given when the injunction or order was issued….”
Translated: No federal court may enforce a contempt citation.
With this single provision, in other words, Trump will have crowned himself king. No congress and no court could stop him. Even if a future Congress were to try to stop him, it could not do so without the power of the courts to enforce their hearings, investigations, subpoenas, and laws.
And the Supreme Court is on Trump's side.
This is exactly the reason why republicans don't hold town halls or care to answer their constituents - they don't have to.
They know the plan and they know the people will become powerless. It's the only thing that makes sense. Of course they're hiding it so there's no outcry from the people.
They know as long as they're traitor trump loyalists they'll get rich and nobody else matters.
You even see some meetings where republicans are abusing protestors. They're disgusting.
I was coming here to talk about that! That is almost scarier than cuts to medicaid and snap! Among all of the other things. The big scary bill!
Will Do 💯💯💯
5 Calls App will do the annoying work for you. It identifies your reps when you fill in your zip code. Provides talking points if you want more info or can't think of what to say. Of course, posters here know exactly what they want to say, and it isn't pretty. Nor, should it be.
Well said Barb. I am getting no where with them in PA. Always machines, always no replies. I still won't stop. I fear too many think this is some sort of joke. That they don't need to pay attention. Complacent to politics in general. Wake up people. They are not playing. This is a crisis. To sit and wait for normal procedures is wasting time . They are not playing by any rules. Read Project 2025. Please. If you have ,you see what going on. Its not good. It is urgent. Thats their plan
We will have a big Luigi soon if nothing happens to stop this where it still should be stopped.
Thanks, I will download the app now.
Dear Representative Raul Ruiz,
I am writing to you as a deeply concerned constituent and proud American who values our Constitution, our democratic institutions, and our hard-won freedoms.
I am outraged by the recent bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 18, 2025, which, among other provisions, limits federal courts’ ability to hold government officials—including President Donald Trump—in contempt for defying court orders, and blocks courts from issuing national injunctions to prevent potentially unlawful actions by the executive branch.
These provisions are not just radical—they are dangerous. They fundamentally upend the balance of power that has kept tyranny in check since our founding. Courts must retain their power to enforce the law and defend citizens from abuse. Removing this check is an invitation to authoritarianism.
Even more chilling are the echoes of history that this bill conjures. In the 1930s, Adolf Hitler used similar tactics to dismantle Germany’s democracy. By neutering the courts and arresting critics, he created a regime that silenced dissent and targeted anyone who dared speak out. If we allow our courts to be stripped of their authority and critics of the administration to be vulnerable to retaliation, we are walking a similarly dangerous path.
Freedom of speech and judicial independence are the cornerstones of a free society. No president—past, present, or future—should be above the law or able to rule unchecked. These provisions must not stand.
I urge you to take a stand, speak out, and work to repeal these authoritarian measures and protect the democratic institutions that safeguard our liberty. History is watching—and so are your constituents.
Respectfully,
Clarissa Bartolini Toro, American Grandma
Voter and Defender of American Democracy
Thank you Clarissa for being a great person.
I've done that. They aren't paying attention to any calls. The assistants are merely taking messages and the messages are not being forwarded.
I agree and I am so worried about the future of this country. Americans work so hard and have been robbed of the right to live a humane live.
And the Supreme Court is behind Trump 100 %!!! They will not lift a finger to stop him!
I sadly agree with you. We have lost. Trump is our dictator and he will be doing everything he can to get rid of as many of us as possible. My life is over!
Is the provision to block enforcement of contempt citations legal??? It is a direct attack on the third pillar of our government as defined in the constitution.
It is time for the military 🪖 to wake the fuck up and take down the orange menace and his ilk of fascist project 2025 cronies! Enough is fucking enough of this clown shit show. They are all absolutely diabolical 👺👹 and abhorrent. 🤬😤😡