They wouldn't be nearly as cocky if they weren't sure the fix is in.
Things are very near the point that the Founding Fathers described when it becomes the citizens' DUTY to stand up to the government and restore freedom.
Those in charge now would have been out to hang George Washington, Samuel Adams, et al, had they been around in their day.
Benedict Arnold would be a prominent "adviser" to President Obama.
Amnesty and full felon voting would require a full Senate vote; it is not an item that would fit in a reconciliation bill. It is, in principle, filibusterable.