Trump is going to FORCE democrats to work! Or adjourn them!

[ABikerSailor]

So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.

just as long as it MAGAs, who cares?

Whenever Obama made a policy that you conservatives didn't like, you said he was being a dictator.

Sorry, but with this latest move, Trump is working more like a dictator than Obama ever did. BTW, did you know that he's now putting his name and that it's his stimulus in the memo line of the checks? NEVER in my life have I ever seen that, and I've been a military brat, a military member, and am now a retired US Navy sailor. I've gotten government checks all my life, and this is the first time I've seen this. Apparently, Trump decided to put his name on the memo line, as that is the only place it can go, since Treasurers are the only ones authorized to sign checks.

Stimulus checks to bear Trump's name in unprecedented move - news - Suddenlink

President Donald Trump’s name will be printed on the stimulus checks the IRS will be sending to tens of millions of Americans

home.suddenlink.net

 

[B. Kidd]

I prefer adjourn them, get things passed

It was so sweet that ABS defined the word 'adjourn' for us all, wasn't it?

 

[OldLady]

So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.

According to the Constitution, those appointments are only temporary, until the end of their next session, so it's not going to do him much good, is it?
Article 2, Section 2
The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.

 

[JimBowie1958]

So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.

The House already shut down until May 4.

Democrats meet by phone after House postpones reconvening until May 4 - Washington Examiner

House lawmakers won't return to the Capitol until May 4 or later due to the threat of the coronavirus Democratic leaders told rank-and-file members on Monday.The move extends a prolonged recess that began in March 12, and it abandons a plan to reconvene on April 20. "Members are further advised...

www.washingtonexaminer.com

They are officially still in session so that Trump cannot to any recess appointments.

 

[Syriusly]

The lazy bastards in Congress and the Senate work for us.Trump is right to make them adjourn

So you want Congress and the Senate to work- so you applaud Trump threatening to make them adjourn?

You do realize that when they are adjourned- they don't work- right?

 

[rightwinger]

Congress has the power of impeachment

 

[ABikerSailor]

I prefer adjourn them, get things passed

Not for nothing there dude, but I DID post the definition of adjournment, which means that Congress goes home. If Congress goes home, how in the hell are things going to get passed? They are at HOME not WORK.

 

[Syriusly]

So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.

just as long as it MAGAs, who cares?

Now that is a true Trumpkin talking- as long as Trump 'Makes America Great Again" they don't care how much he pisses on the Constitution.

 

[OldLady]

King Donald should read up on his history. Charles I refused to call Parliament for eleven years (the Personal Rule) because he was pissed off at them.

Guess who got beheaded?

 

[ABikerSailor]

I prefer adjourn them, get things passed

It was so sweet that ABS defined the word 'adjourn' for us all, wasn't it?

That is the reason I posted the definition, so idiots like Jtss could expose their ignorance. I know that Trump supporters aren't very smart.

 

[Syriusly]

So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.

just as long as it MAGAs, who cares?

Whenever Obama made a policy that you conservatives didn't like, you said he was being a dictator.

Sorry, but with this latest move, Trump is working more like a dictator than Obama ever did. BTW, did you know that he's now putting his name and that it's his stimulus in the memo line of the checks? NEVER in my life have I ever seen that, and I've been a military brat, a military member, and am now a retired US Navy sailor. I've gotten government checks all my life, and this is the first time I've seen this. Apparently, Trump decided to put his name on the memo line, as that is the only place it can go, since Treasurers are the only ones authorized to sign checks.

Stimulus checks to bear Trump's name in unprecedented move - news - Suddenlink

President Donald Trump’s name will be printed on the stimulus checks the IRS will be sending to tens of millions of Americans

home.suddenlink.net

Oh but it gets better- it appears that requiring Trump's name on the checks has delayed those checks being mailed out.

Because to Trump- no surprise to anyone- believes putting his name on the check- is more important than Americans getting the check.

 

[WillowTree]

If McConnell allows this power grab he's a bigger piece shit than even I thought he was.

How can it be a power grab if he has the authority to do so? Are you having a meltdown?

 

[Penelope]

Trump will force democrats to get there ass to work! Or else!

God I love this guy!

This was just announced live. Link is coming

No, you have it wrong, he is going to make them vote in nominees or try to.

 

[Syriusly]

So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.

Meanwhile Congress discusses paying each American $2,000 per month and hasn't got enough to pay it's bills. I guess our Marxist Socialist majority in Congress has in reality become the Venezuelan Congress and Mrs. Nancy Maduro Pelosi took over...

Great way to try to derail the thread away from what Trump actually said today.

 

[WillowTree]

So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.

just as long as it MAGAs, who cares?

Whenever Obama made a policy that you conservatives didn't like, you said he was being a dictator.

Sorry, but with this latest move, Trump is working more like a dictator than Obama ever did. BTW, did you know that he's now putting his name and that it's his stimulus in the memo line of the checks? NEVER in my life have I ever seen that, and I've been a military brat, a military member, and am now a retired US Navy sailor. I've gotten government checks all my life, and this is the first time I've seen this. Apparently, Trump decided to put his name on the memo line, as that is the only place it can go, since Treasurers are the only ones authorized to sign checks.

Stimulus checks to bear Trump's name in unprecedented move - news - Suddenlink

President Donald Trump’s name will be printed on the stimulus checks the IRS will be sending to tens of millions of Americans

home.suddenlink.net

Oh but it gets better- it appears that requiring Trump's name on the checks has delayed those checks being mailed out.

Because to Trump- no surprise to anyone- believes putting his name on the check- is more important than Americans getting the check.

Well Nancy is in no hurry so he’s got time.

 

[Syriusly]

If McConnell allows this power grab he's a bigger piece shit than even I thought he was.

How can it be a power grab if he has the authority to do so? Are you having a meltdown?

It is questionable that he has the authority to do it.
And frankly if he does- I hope both the House and the Senate ignore him.
Make Trump go to court to try to force the House and the Senate to adjourn.

The Supreme Court slapped down Obama when he tried to make recess appointments when the Senate said it was still in session. And I remember when you folk said Obama should be impeached for making those recess appointments.
I fully expect to see each and everyone of you applauding Trump for threatening to do far more than what Obama actually did.

 

[RandomPoster]

Congress has been dragging their heels when it comes to confirming Trump's appointees. Trump is tired of the constant obstructionary tactics and is threatening to adjourn both the House and the Senate if they don't get their act together. MAGA!

Trump threatens to adjourn both chambers of Congress

President Trump on Wednesday threatened to use his executive power to force both chambers of Congress to adjourn if the Senate did not confirm his nominees for vacancies across the administration.T…

thehill.com

 

[Syriusly]

So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.

just as long as it MAGAs, who cares?

Whenever Obama made a policy that you conservatives didn't like, you said he was being a dictator.

Sorry, but with this latest move, Trump is working more like a dictator than Obama ever did. BTW, did you know that he's now putting his name and that it's his stimulus in the memo line of the checks? NEVER in my life have I ever seen that, and I've been a military brat, a military member, and am now a retired US Navy sailor. I've gotten government checks all my life, and this is the first time I've seen this. Apparently, Trump decided to put his name on the memo line, as that is the only place it can go, since Treasurers are the only ones authorized to sign checks.

Stimulus checks to bear Trump's name in unprecedented move - news - Suddenlink

President Donald Trump’s name will be printed on the stimulus checks the IRS will be sending to tens of millions of Americans

home.suddenlink.net

Oh but it gets better- it appears that requiring Trump's name on the checks has delayed those checks being mailed out.

Because to Trump- no surprise to anyone- believes putting his name on the check- is more important than Americans getting the check.

Well Nancy is in no hurry so he’s got time.

Congress passed the bill. Trump signed the bill. Now it is just how long it takes Trump's administration to get the checks out.
Trump has prioritized getting his name on the checks over getting the checks to Americans.
Is anyone surprised by that?

 

[OldLady]

So he's gonna shut down Congress in the middle of a pandemic crisis, just so he can get his officials in without a vote? Trump is going further and further off the rails in his power grabs.

According to the Constitution, those appointments are only temporary, until the end of their next session, so it's not going to do him much good, is it?
Article 2, Section 2
The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.

Did I say something amusing, or is it the Constitution that is tickling your funny bone, JimBowie1958

 

[B. Kidd]

I prefer adjourn them, get things passed

Not for nothing there dude, but I DID post the definition of adjournment, which means that Congress goes home. If Congress goes home, how in the hell are things going to get passed? They are at HOME not WORK.

It's a 'DOA' Congress, for the rest of us, too!

We have achieved the Gov't that we deserve.

It's not like anyone saw these 'do-nuthin's' coming. Our Congress has been shit-rated for years!