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Rep. Daniel Goldman plans to introduce a resolution clarifying that the Constitutionā€™s two-term limit for presidents applies even if terms are non-consecutive, aiming to close any perceived loophole after Donald Trump joked about seeking a third term.

While unlikely to advance under Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, Goldmanā€™s resolution underscores Democratsā€™ concerns over Trumpā€™s repeated comments about serving beyond two terms, which some view as ā€œanti-democratic and authoritarian.ā€

Goldman urges bipartisan support to uphold the 22nd Amendment, amid fears that some Republicans might not view Trumpā€™s statements as mere jokes.

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        You know how I know Iā€™m too stoned right now? I can actually picture this being a sitcom with Drew Carey starring as Grover Cleveland. Iā€™m telling you, thereā€™s something there, and Iā€™m going to go ponder what that is over some more weed.

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          I will go get high enough to forget why we discussed it, and to have an appropriately ridiculous response to your sitcom pitch.

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            You laugh, but remember that at one time, someone walked into a boardroom and actually said ā€œ<puff> So, Iā€™ve got this idea for a new cartoon. Itā€™s about a sponge. <puff> And it lives in a pineappleā€¦<pass>ā€, and is now a millionaire many, many times over.

            So who do we get to play the two dudes that have to Weekend at Bernies Drew Carey around the oval office all day?

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              Iā€™ve been watching slow horses with Gary oldman and heā€™s hilarious. I also love patton oswalt. Not sure if either of those are right for the Andrew McCarthy or the other guy roles, but maybe we could find parts for them?