I feel this is a really important article. If you get hit with a paywall you can use try this link here: https://archive.ph/YVWxP
Donald Trump and his allies are attacking the court systems by doing things that they know are illegal and they know will get shut down by the courts but the things he’s trying to do sound popular among his supporters. The goal is to erode support for an independent and fair judicial system. Andrew O’Donohue, the author of the article calls this authoritarian playbook “court-baiting”.
The so-called “big beautiful bill” contains a hidden provision to significantly undermine the court system. That’s why it’s important you contact your senators and demand it’s removed. You can consider using 5calls which includes a helpful script or finding their contact information on their senate website.
Please note that the 5calls script is only suitable for contacting Democrat senators in my opinion since it mentions Trump.
Here’s a modified script that I suggest using especially for Republican senators but could be used for anyone.
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling to urge [REP/SEN NAME] to oppose H.R. 1, the House budget reconciliation bill, especially the provision that limits the enforcement of contempt of court charges. This measure weakens our judicial system—the same independent courts our Founding Fathers envisioned as a critical check on governmental power. By diminishing the courts’ authority, we risk undermining the constitutional framework that guarantees American liberty. Supporting this provision would be unpatriotic and contrary to the values we hold dear. I trust [REP/SEN NAME] to protect the rule of law and preserve the constitutional balance that has long safeguarded our freedoms.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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“Fascism”
“Idiocracy”
This is well beyond idiocracy.
Idiocracy was too optimistic about human nature.
Idiocracy
I’m so tired of people saying this when it isn’t at all how the movie went.
It’s pretty accurate except for the part where things get better at the end
Idiocracy:
noun
A government ruled by idiots
Just because you can’t think beyond a movie you saw one time doesn’t mean the rest of us can’t
This legal strategy is not idiocracy. Just because you can’t think beyond catch phrases doesn’t mean the rest of us can’t.
Please note that the 5calls script is only suitable for contacting Democrat senators in my opinion since it mentions Trump.
I don’t think it matters if you say trump or not. Your calls are just tallied by their office yay/nay for the bill and maybe the reason why, which depending on the script you read will be different. Just be very clear about what you want them to do (vote nay) and a reason or two why in a short sentence before going into the details.
And don’t be afraid to say you disagree with something trump is doing. If you can articulate a specific thing you do not like that the president is doing then tell your representatives. They need to hear it, they do represent you afterall. Being afraid to speak out is playing into the administrations hands. They’d rather everyone just be too scared to speak out
I totally get what you mean! The most important thing is to call, no worry about the words you will use.
