Is that an answer to my question?
No Kings? ...or no Brains?
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schmidlap
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Just one example of authoritarian usurpation:
Since taking office, the Administration has engaged in a widespread campaign to delay, withhold, cancel, or claw back funding approved by Congress, violating federal law. The Administration has not only attacked programs and funding provided in law before Trump’s second term started, but also sought to delay and block 2025 funding provided by the bipartisan March funding deal.[2] These efforts have undermined lawmakers’ ability to reach future funding deals and have driven the federal government closer to a shutdown.[3]
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It's true. Donald Trump has no brains. He is easily the dumbest president in US history. Second place is somewhere over the horizon.
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Um the govt is in a shutdown because they the dems refuse to vote for a clean CR that simply keeps funding at the same levels
It is not illegal and certainly not authoritarian for the president to look to make govt smaller and save tax payers money
schmidlap
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Democrats reflect the popular sentiment that Medicaid should not be slashed, and the supplemental premiums that allow millions of Americans to keep their ACA coverage continued.
Majorities of Americans Say Trump Policies, Including Cuts in Health Care and Research Spending, and Implementation of Tariffs, Have Gone Too Far
Public Religion Research Institute
A new national survey released today by Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) in partnership with the Brookings Institution reveals Americans’ responses to the unprecedented actions taken so far by Trump during his second presidential term. The survey — the 16th annual American Values Survey — also examines Americans’ concerns about the economy and how democracy is working, what it means to be “truly American,” and opposition to building internment camps for undocumented immigrants and allowing ICE agents to mask their identity.
Most Americans blame Trump and Republican lawmakers for the ongoing government shutdown, but Democrats also face a challenge with their messaging, …
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TimFitz
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No, that is Congress’ job.
We do not do things by imperial decree.
You are clearly confused on that basic fact of American governance.
Nobody is talking about medcaid nor is it being slashedDemocrats reflect the popular sentiment that Medicaid should not be slashed, and the supplemental premiums that allow millions of Americans to keep their ACA coverage continued.
Majorities of Americans Say Trump Policies, Including Cuts in Health Care and Research Spending, and Implementation of Tariffs, Have Gone Too Far
Public Religion Research Institute
A new national survey released today by Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) in partnership with the Brookings Institution reveals Americans’ responses to the unprecedented actions taken so far by Trump during his second presidential term. The survey — the 16th annual American Values Survey — also examines Americans’ concerns about the economy and how democracy is working, what it means to be “truly American,” and opposition to building internment camps for undocumented immigrants and allowing ICE agents to mask their identity.
Most Americans blame Trump and Republican lawmakers for the ongoing government shutdown, but Democrats also face a challenge with their messaging, …
If they want to continue the bailouts to big insurance they shouldn’t of set the expiration date…and if they want to continue it, they need to open the govt so legislation can be passed
Trump has gained in his approval polling since it started
And the Dems are gaining in blame as people begin to educate themselves on the facts
Nobody is building interment camps. Well not since fdr was in office
Yes and Congress gave the president the power to do it
Once again you dembots are ignorant and it shows
schmidlap
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Republicans (with exceptions like Greene) are not honestly admitting it, of course.
Trump’s being poorly regarded by most Americans (52% disapprove vs 45.5% approve) may be largely attributable to his poor oversight of the nation’s economy (40.6% approve vs 55.2% disapprove) and inflation (36.3% approve vs 61.3% disapprove)
low regard in the conduct of of foreign policy (41.4% approve vs 52.3% disapprove) his failure to end Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as promised (35.4% approve vs 55.9% disapprove) and his failure to end the war in Gaza as promised (38.4% approve vs 59.3% disapprove), but his relentless narcissistic whining clearly does not assuage the widespread loathing.)
https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/approval/donald-trump/approval-rating
President Trump Approval - Economy | RealClearPolling
President Trump Job Approval - Foreign Policy | RealClearPolling
President Trump Approval on Handling of Russia/Ukraine | RealClearPolling
President Trump Approval on Handling of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | RealClearPolling
President Trump Approval on Handling of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | RealClearPolling
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over 45 percent approval rating is poor?Republicans (with exceptions like Greene) are not honestly admitting it, of course.
Trump’s being poorly regarded by most Americans (52% disapprove vs 45.5% approve) may be largely attributable to his poor oversight of the nation’s economy (40.6% approve vs 55.2% disapprove) and inflation (36.3% approve vs 61.3% disapprove)
low regard in the conduct of of foreign policy (41.4% approve vs 52.3% disapprove) his failure to end Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as promised (35.4% approve vs 55.9% disapprove) and his failure to end the war in Gaza as promised (38.4% approve vs 59.3% disapprove), but his relentless narcissistic whining clearly does not assuage the widespread loathing.)
https://www.realclearpolling.com/polls/approval/donald-trump/approval-rating
President Trump Approval - Economy | RealClearPolling
President Trump Job Approval - Foreign Policy | RealClearPolling
President Trump Approval on Handling of Russia/Ukraine | RealClearPolling
President Trump Approval on Handling of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | RealClearPolling
President Trump Approval on Handling of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | RealClearPollingwww.realclearpolling.com
He’s not cut Medicaid
schmidlap
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If you are ecstatic with most Americans disapproving of him, that is your personal prerogative.
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I know that you have a very short and very selective memory.
Perhaps you’re not old enough to remember when Nixon defied Congress by trying to impound funds.
The legislation you cite was enacted specifically to prevent that, and maintain control of the purse in Congress.
The EXACT OPPOSITE of your dishonest assertion!
“In 1974, Congress enacted the Impoundment Control Act in response to attempts by the executive branch to refuse to spend congressionally appropriated funds. The act operates on the constitutional premise that the President must obligate funds appropriated by Congress, unless otherwise authorized to withhold them. The act permits the President to temporarily impound—i.e., withhold the obligation or expenditure of—appropriated funds in certain circumstances if the President notifies the Congress by transmitting a “special message.””
From your own post.
TimFitz
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You’ll have to explain that toyour favorite news source!
GOP senator predicts 'tremendous pressure' to change law as Trump bill's Medicaid cuts loom
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, argued that she supported the big-ticket items in Trump's bill, but that as time goes on, Congress could face "tremendous pressure" to address steep Medicaid cuts.
www.foxnews.com
Read the legislation it allows the president to do Iit…it was signed into law by Nixon in 1973
Happy to tell her she’s wrong in her characterization. Work requirements aren’t cutsYou’ll have to explain that toyour favorite news source!
GOP senator predicts 'tremendous pressure' to change law as Trump bill's Medicaid cuts loom
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, argued that she supported the big-ticket items in Trump's bill, but that as time goes on, Congress could face "tremendous pressure" to address steep Medicaid cuts.
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Legislation has often been passed without addressing every potential eventuality. Lawmakers relied upon the integrity of the presidency to temper their actions based on precedent, and sense of decorum. Having no integrity or sense of decorum, Trump has searched out the loopholes that would allow him to do things that were never intended by those laws. He is technically, but not ethically allowed to do many of the things he has done. Our laws never expected such an unethical childish crook to be president.
The president doesn’t control the decorum of the legislature. They are two different branches of govt
With that said, loopholes? You mean what the law allows? So Trump is following the law and you think that’s authoritative?
What unethical about following the law???
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Insurrection Act of 1807
Original intent: To allow the president to deploy military forces domestically in extreme cases of rebellion or lawlessness.
Trump’s use/threats: He repeatedly threatened to invoke it to quell protests, especially during the George Floyd demonstrations and anti-ICE rallies, suggesting he could override governors and deploy troops to Democratic-led cities.
Controversy: Critics argue this would militarize domestic law enforcement and bypass state authority, violating federalism principles.
Federal Funding Authority
Original intent: Presidents can guide federal spending within limits set by Congress.
Trump’s use: His administration attempted to withhold anti-terrorism funds from New York City and other jurisdictions that opposed his immigration policies.
Legal pushback: Courts ruled this exceeded executive authority and violated statutory spending rules.
Executive Orders and Memoranda
Original intent: To manage federal operations and clarify existing law.
Trump’s use: He issued sweeping orders affecting immigration, environmental regulations, and pandemic response—often bypassing Congress or ignoring judicial rulings.
Examples: Travel bans targeting Muslim-majority countries, attempts to end DACA, and orders freezing federal grants to sanctuary cities.
National Guard Deployment
Original intent: States control their Guard units unless federalized for emergencies.
Trump’s use: He tried to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois without state consent, which courts blocked.
Implication: Raised alarms about executive overreach and undermining state sovereignty.
Constitutional Powers
Original intent: Checks and balances between branches of government.
Trump’s use: His administration defied congressional subpoenas, redirected military funds for border wall construction, and retaliated against whistleblowers and critics.
Senate report: Described these actions as “unprecedented constitutional violations” and a campaign of intimidation.
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Using a law in a way that was never intended is a loophole.
TimFitz
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You didn’t post the legislation.
Clearly, only one of us knew the legislative history, or the fact that the Act was passed specifically to PREVENT exactly what you claim the act allows.
In fact, reading your own posts, there is a list of virtually all of you fuhrer’s attempts to wrest control of appropriated funds away from Congressional mandate.
Try educating yourself and knowing what you’re talking about for a change.
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