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In reply to the discussion: Some things to know about executive orders: [View all]malthaussen
(18,575 posts)38. Problem being, of course, that the USSC has its own agenda...
... and the Law and Constitution are whatever they say it is. Litigation is only useful if it doesn't fail at the last hurdle.
That said, the agenda of the Court is not identical to the agenda of DJT and his cronies, so many of his XOs may be overturned. But you may be sure that some of them will be upheld, as they are in concert with the agenda of the Court. Unsurprising, as the two agendas at bottom are the product of instructions from the monied class who owns both.
-- Mal
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And like so many things, Republicans previously were VERY opposed to Exec orders
RandomNumbers
Jan 2025
#1
Gotta give team Felon credit, they have assured full employment of lawyers
Attilatheblond
Jan 2025
#42
That's how litigation works. Sorry you aren't getting news bulletins every day.
Ocelot II
Jan 2025
#5
Interesting. You say you've been here before. But you can't offer any constructive alternatives.
onenote
Jan 2025
#23
The Orange Hoover thinks that his "mandate" gives him absolute doctorial powers.
Liberal In Texas
Jan 2025
#13
I see, but I believe that a strong showing of collective resistance is....
Think. Again.
Jan 2025
#53
Yes, I agree, I think the Dms should show a stronger resistance to everything the nazis do.
Think. Again.
Jan 2025
#57
But the main question is: who's gonna stop trump when he flouts these "constraints".
calimary
Jan 2025
#41
It's likely that this onslaught of EOs was intended just as Steve Bannon wanted -
Ocelot II
Jan 2025
#36