What is the purpose of Congressional Hearings. They’ve turned into a SNL skit. Is it to actually get answers. Or is it for each member of Congress to raise money. It’s ideological target practice. And Pam Bondi wasn’t any better. I want to have confidence in our elected lawmakers, and feel like our country is on the right track. But their embarrassing conduct gives me none. It all seems contrived and scripted as well. Like they are auditioning for a movie part.
JOHN AND BERNIE ARE THE BEST. Congress should take a page from them on how to be a true professional.
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.
You are no doubt an honest and consistant writer John
Not everyone reads your words as you intend. The Switzerland comment looked more like you took an opportunity to highlight Trump's well known frailties above all else.
I thought of 2 or 3 other sentences that would make the point without publicly humiliating Trump. That you chose your way spoke volumes. That's what I think you are better than.
More importantly, Trunp is our duely elected president. Whether we're stuck with him or blessed with him makes little difference. Nothing is gained with criticysm intended or allowed to humiliate or embarrass.
But make no mistake, I don't like what or how he often says what he says. I also know Trump has excellent problem solving skills in spite of your opinions critiquing other
>>You are no doubt an honest and consistant writer John
Thanks.
>>The Switzerland comment looked more like you took an opportunity to highlight Trump's well known frailties above all else.
By no means above all else. I'm far more concerned with Trump's insane tariff policies than I am with his misunderstanding of Switzerland's leadership (which I think was quite clear in the piece, and even in that specific paragraph). You were just particularly sensitive to it, because of your feelings for Trump.
Trump said what he said in comments directly relevant to my point, and I'm not going to pretend otherwise.
>>I thought of 2 or 3 other sentences that would make the point without publicly humiliating Trump.
Publicly humiliating Trump? Is he not responsible for his own conduct?
My view is that all elected representatives certainly are, or at least should be. Me noticing and writing about what Trump does, using the same standards I've used for past presidents and other political leaders, isn't a reflection of poor character. I'm frank and honest, and have no partisan loyalties... which tends to offend partisans.
>>More importantly, Trunp is our duely elected president.
Of course he is, just like Biden and Obama were, both of whom I was also very critical of.
>>Whether we're stuck with him or blessed with him makes little difference. Nothing is gained with criticysm intended or allowed to humiliate or embarrass.
Again, my job isn't to overlook the humiliating and embarrassing conduct of U.S. presidents, or any other elected leaders. They work for us. They represent us. They're responsible for their own conduct.
>> I also know Trump has excellent problem solving skills in spite of your opinions critiquing otherwise.
I've watched him create or exacerbate far more problems than he's solved, and if Biden had done everything exactly as Trump has done, I think you'd see it too.
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.
What is the purpose of Congressional Hearings. They’ve turned into a SNL skit. Is it to actually get answers. Or is it for each member of Congress to raise money. It’s ideological target practice. And Pam Bondi wasn’t any better. I want to have confidence in our elected lawmakers, and feel like our country is on the right track. But their embarrassing conduct gives me none. It all seems contrived and scripted as well. Like they are auditioning for a movie part.
JOHN AND BERNIE ARE THE BEST. Congress should take a page from them on how to be a true professional.
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.
Nice to wake up to good news
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.
I meant to write. "This does not mean they oppose tariffs, generally." I agree they oppose Trump unilateral action, usurping the role of congress.
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.
You are no doubt an honest and consistant writer John
Not everyone reads your words as you intend. The Switzerland comment looked more like you took an opportunity to highlight Trump's well known frailties above all else.
I thought of 2 or 3 other sentences that would make the point without publicly humiliating Trump. That you chose your way spoke volumes. That's what I think you are better than.
More importantly, Trunp is our duely elected president. Whether we're stuck with him or blessed with him makes little difference. Nothing is gained with criticysm intended or allowed to humiliate or embarrass.
But make no mistake, I don't like what or how he often says what he says. I also know Trump has excellent problem solving skills in spite of your opinions critiquing other
wise.
>>You are no doubt an honest and consistant writer John
Thanks.
>>The Switzerland comment looked more like you took an opportunity to highlight Trump's well known frailties above all else.
By no means above all else. I'm far more concerned with Trump's insane tariff policies than I am with his misunderstanding of Switzerland's leadership (which I think was quite clear in the piece, and even in that specific paragraph). You were just particularly sensitive to it, because of your feelings for Trump.
Trump said what he said in comments directly relevant to my point, and I'm not going to pretend otherwise.
>>I thought of 2 or 3 other sentences that would make the point without publicly humiliating Trump.
Publicly humiliating Trump? Is he not responsible for his own conduct?
My view is that all elected representatives certainly are, or at least should be. Me noticing and writing about what Trump does, using the same standards I've used for past presidents and other political leaders, isn't a reflection of poor character. I'm frank and honest, and have no partisan loyalties... which tends to offend partisans.
>>More importantly, Trunp is our duely elected president.
Of course he is, just like Biden and Obama were, both of whom I was also very critical of.
>>Whether we're stuck with him or blessed with him makes little difference. Nothing is gained with criticysm intended or allowed to humiliate or embarrass.
Again, my job isn't to overlook the humiliating and embarrassing conduct of U.S. presidents, or any other elected leaders. They work for us. They represent us. They're responsible for their own conduct.
>> I also know Trump has excellent problem solving skills in spite of your opinions critiquing otherwise.
I've watched him create or exacerbate far more problems than he's solved, and if Biden had done everything exactly as Trump has done, I think you'd see it too.
I see you still miss my point John. For example by what stroke do you command the knowledge to declare Trump's tariffs insane?
You are free to an opinion but you wrote that for your resders to take as fact and it 's not.
I'm going to have to read what you write with a different perspective
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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
I don't get my news from liberal sources. I largely get it from conservative sources. This has been explained to you many times.
You assuredly get yours from Trump-media sources like Fox News and Newsmax, which are hardly "independent."