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Atman

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15. Well, section (d) might make it possible..

Reply to WePurrsevere (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 30, 2017, 07:27 AM

Mar 2017

"...temporary employment, in the event of emergencies resulting from natural disasters or similar unforeseen events or circumstances,..."

It could be argued that Trump's election was an unforeseen natural disaster and an emergency.

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So what became of this "nepotism clause" [View all] Heartstrings Mar 2017 OP

I know! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #1

When the book is written, it will be listed under Fantasy and Science Fiction. Arkansas Granny Mar 2017 #2

When I was listening to the news earlier, I was wondering how history will treat all this Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #4

I think they figure if they don't accept pay... WePurrsevere Mar 2017 #3

Laws and rules aren't made for them. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #5

I agree. I truly think that they feel they're above the laws... WePurrsevere Mar 2017 #7

Their behavior is appalling - to the point it's hard to believe. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #10

It takes a bit to royally tick me off now but... WePurrsevere Mar 2017 #16

Every day is a new episode of The Twilight Zone. sarcasmo Mar 2017 #20

I've often thought if this was a movie, it would be viewed as just too far fetched to believe Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #23

Remember Leona Helsmley? "We don't pay taxes. Only the little people pay taxes" KittyWampus Mar 2017 #21

The nepotism clause does not apply to the President. former9thward Mar 2017 #14

There are excellent reasons... WePurrsevere Mar 2017 #17

It may not be a good idea but it is constitutional. former9thward Mar 2017 #19

Unfortunately our forefathers... WePurrsevere Mar 2017 #22

And Mrs. Clinton was an experienced lawyer Rhiannon12866 Mar 2017 #24

Well, section (d) might make it possible.. Atman Mar 2017 #15

The one positive thing about Trump's presidency is, (if we all ever come out of this nightmare), OnDoutside Mar 2017 #6

I would like to add Heartstrings Mar 2017 #11

Good call. OnDoutside Mar 2017 #12

That's what I'd like to know! nt raccoon Mar 2017 #8

Secretary of Solicitation Norbert9 Mar 2017 #9

Rules/Law don't apply to Republicans. dae Mar 2017 #13

He is getting paid full salary after saying he wouldn't, so I don't believe her claim either wishstar Mar 2017 #18