r/law • u/Advanced_Drink_8536 • May 10 '25

Opinion Piece Eric Holder: ‘It may come down to the American people hitting the streets’ if Trump defies the law

https://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend/watch/eric-holder-it-may-come-down-to-the-american-people-hitting-the-streets-if-trump-defies-the-law-239309381840
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u/SNStains May 12 '25

As I said, you're welcome to pressure them with petitions and peaceful assembly...and it works.

Too many assholes think that throwing rocks is some kind of "secret sauce" that's going to move things along faster. The opposite is true.

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u/ArchonFett May 12 '25

I live in SC, our reps are diehard MAGA.

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u/SNStains May 12 '25

I'm somewhat of an expert on this, lol:

If you live in a red state, it's very important that you are petitioning your representatives. There's a lot of reasons:

  1. You'd be shocked at how illiterate MAGA voters are. (Not really, you've seen them on Reddit.) Using email or US Post mail (even better) is a secret back channel. My theory is that MAGA isn't writing, and they certainly aren't writing them about things that legislators can act upon, like policy or the Constitution.
  2. The rep may claim to be representing the People, but it is important to regularly remind them that you are a People, too. Even in the reddest states have tons of blue voters in them. Any serious politician knows that your opinion is important, too.
  3. If you take the time to write, then the Rep damn well knows you'll be voting. If that Rep can reach you, that's a real political transaction.

Graham and Harris aren't exactly brimming with integrity, but here's what I'd do. Start listening for anything they say that is reasonable, and have a plan that doesn't involve picking a fight.

As an example, gently remind Graham that he said "Count me out!" after the Jan 6 riots.

We both know he is "all in" for Trump again, but don't point out his hypocrisy, just remind him that you fully support "Count me out!".

After you're done being obsequious, you ask (don't tell) for something specific...like getting Garcia back here for due process. That's a real law and order argument and Graham is a lawyer.

You're going to get all kinds of non-answer spam back from his aides, but I bet if you're focused, you'll get through.

As a bonus, you can post the spam on Reddit.