I'm sure the same MAGAites that think Trump should have these powers will be totally fine if a Democratic POTUS used the same law to impose tariffs on countries that don't implement Green Initiatives, since of course, Climate Change is an economic emergency, or so they would claim. If a POTUS can do whatever they want by simply declaring anything they want an "emergency", then we no longer have a constitutional form of government.
If Biden had done exactly the same thing on trade that Trump has done over the past year, the same people currently taking exception to my criticisms of Trump's trade policy would be agreeing with me.
They definitely oppose Trump's unilateral tariffs. They and 3 other Republicans just helped the U.S House vote to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Canada. It's not enough to get past a presidential veto yet, but they can keep going with it.
So a Democratic president can declare an economic emergency for pretty much whatever they want, and they impose tariffs for any reason they want, and you're OK with that, right?
My answer is I would be opposed to a POTUS unilaterallly declare an emergency in order to give himself powers that the Constitution specifically says belong to Congress. Same answer as now.
Ok...violating my own vacation rules here. Nothing wrong with supporting congress doing their job. It's not objectivity when judgments are included. You do that often. Makes your writing less than it could be.
I write opinion pieces, in which I offer my opinions. This website is opinion commentary.
Having an opinion that's different than yours doesn't make it biased. I've been intellectually consistent in my views here since before Trump ever entered politics. Have you?
Probably not John but judgement like often come from you go beyond opinion, they take on the roll of judge, jury and executioner. Like your comment about Trump's Prime Minister comment that appeared written in a way only for the purpose of making Trump look stupid. Your words achieved absolutely nothing.
Uh, Al, that was an actual quote by Trump. He bragged about sticking it to Switzerland's "prime minister." He made himself look stupid, while once again destroying his own argument for unilaterally imposing "emergency" tariffs.
I quoted Biden's confused misstatements many times in my writing. Was that beneath me too? Was I better than that?
It's pretty clear that what you object to isn't me "taking on the roll of judge, jury and executioner," whatever that means. Your objection is to me having a vastly different fact-based view of Donald Trump and his policies than you have.
Again, my views have been intellectually and ideologically consistent since before Trump ever entered politics. You may be willing to make extraordinary allowances for Trump, in the interest of partisanship, but I'm not.
I support the Trump actions and initiatives that are good for America. I oppose the Trump actions and initiatives that are bad for America.
Trump's tariff policy has been an abject failure for our country, as the numbers plainly illustrate. Yet, you support it because, and ONLY because, of your unconditional love and obedience toward a politician. I think that's icky.
As a Vietnam veteran trying to stay alive for a few more years. I take 14 pills a day. I wish my country well. I will support any candidate that is conservative.
I'm sure the same MAGAites that think Trump should have these powers will be totally fine if a Democratic POTUS used the same law to impose tariffs on countries that don't implement Green Initiatives, since of course, Climate Change is an economic emergency, or so they would claim. If a POTUS can do whatever they want by simply declaring anything they want an "emergency", then we no longer have a constitutional form of government.
If Biden had done exactly the same thing on trade that Trump has done over the past year, the same people currently taking exception to my criticisms of Trump's trade policy would be agreeing with me.
Finally, 3 republicans willing stand for the Constitution. This does not mean they oppose the tariffs.
They definitely oppose Trump's unilateral tariffs. They and 3 other Republicans just helped the U.S House vote to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Canada. It's not enough to get past a presidential veto yet, but they can keep going with it.
Cannot reason with a liberal!
As you often prove.
Your views are far to the left of mine, and that's entirely because of your personal devotion to Donald Trump.
So a Democratic president can declare an economic emergency for pretty much whatever they want, and they impose tariffs for any reason they want, and you're OK with that, right?
Yes
What is your answer?
My answer is I would be opposed to a POTUS unilaterallly declare an emergency in order to give himself powers that the Constitution specifically says belong to Congress. Same answer as now.
You don't get it, John. You're supposed to reverse your answer based on which party's president occupies the White House.
Yes, of course, how silly of me... ;-)
You both playing checkers with each other. Who can take more of each others Chips
Ok...violating my own vacation rules here. Nothing wrong with supporting congress doing their job. It's not objectivity when judgments are included. You do that often. Makes your writing less than it could be.
I write opinion pieces, in which I offer my opinions. This website is opinion commentary.
Having an opinion that's different than yours doesn't make it biased. I've been intellectually consistent in my views here since before Trump ever entered politics. Have you?
Probably not John but judgement like often come from you go beyond opinion, they take on the roll of judge, jury and executioner. Like your comment about Trump's Prime Minister comment that appeared written in a way only for the purpose of making Trump look stupid. Your words achieved absolutely nothing.
I think you are better than that.
Uh, Al, that was an actual quote by Trump. He bragged about sticking it to Switzerland's "prime minister." He made himself look stupid, while once again destroying his own argument for unilaterally imposing "emergency" tariffs.
I quoted Biden's confused misstatements many times in my writing. Was that beneath me too? Was I better than that?
It's pretty clear that what you object to isn't me "taking on the roll of judge, jury and executioner," whatever that means. Your objection is to me having a vastly different fact-based view of Donald Trump and his policies than you have.
Again, my views have been intellectually and ideologically consistent since before Trump ever entered politics. You may be willing to make extraordinary allowances for Trump, in the interest of partisanship, but I'm not.
John, why do you want President Trump to fail on everything?
Conrad, why do you continue to lie about me?
I support the Trump actions and initiatives that are good for America. I oppose the Trump actions and initiatives that are bad for America.
Trump's tariff policy has been an abject failure for our country, as the numbers plainly illustrate. Yet, you support it because, and ONLY because, of your unconditional love and obedience toward a politician. I think that's icky.
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Time for your meds, Conrad.
As a Vietnam veteran trying to stay alive for a few more years. I take 14 pills a day. I wish my country well. I will support any candidate that is conservative.
1. Thanks for your service (truly).
2. Trump's not conservative.
In addition, Support traditional Judea and Christian values.
Trump doesn't support those values.
That’s because you only listen to liberal news. Do you listen to independent news you would have a different viewpoint of the world