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RosieG

Besides appointing Supreme Court Justices what else can a president do to control the future?

Can Trump force the passage of laws today that will stay on the books and shackle future presidents? He wants to control everything all the time. He continually tries to change the past. Is rigidly and jealously guarding the present and would like nothing better than to be president forever. How close to that can he come? Legally or illegally? Anyone know?

Posted - February 28, 2017
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  • 35620
    For something to last it must pass through the Congress not simply an executive order.
      February 28, 2017 8:08 AM MST
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  • 113301
     How many of his ZILLION executive orders have become laws m2c? So far ZERO. Why? Thank you for your reply and Happy Tuesday to thee! :)
      February 28, 2017 11:35 AM MST
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  • 35620
    His executive orders are clarifications to laws passed that instruction by the executive branch. 
    There are several things that swing back and forth depending on the party in power. 
    Such as the is funding for foreign country. When the Dem is in we fund abortions..when the Republican is in we don't.
    Many laws specify that different things will be up to the administration.
      February 28, 2017 11:53 AM MST
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  • 3907
    Hello Rosie:

    Well, he can start WARS. 

    excon
      February 28, 2017 8:18 AM MST
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  • 113301
    We know he is gearing up for that. That's why he is slashing other budgets and pouring bundles into the Military! Whom do we go to war with first and why excon?  Thank you for your reply! :)
      February 28, 2017 11:36 AM MST
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  • 5835
    Just for one example, Lady Bird Johnson is the reason you see so few billboards along freeways.
      February 28, 2017 9:02 AM MST
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  • 113301
    Thank you for you reply JV and Happy Tuesday to thee! :)
      February 28, 2017 11:36 AM MST
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  • 3191
    The president cannot force the passage of laws.  Any that are passed can be repealed by Congress in the future.  

    I recall hearing about how Bush wanted to remain president and would declare martial law in order to do so.  Then I heard the same exact thing about Obama.  Of course, those claims generally weren't made until each approached the end of their second term.  It's a bit early to start with the Chicken Little nonsense.


      February 28, 2017 9:29 AM MST
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  • 113301
    I have always been ahead of the curve B. I don't wait for "the right time" according to others. I march to my own drummer and always have. So you may think  it's nonsense and premature. I am warning you NOW that the sky is falling.  If you wish to ignore my warning that is your choice. I'd advise your wearing a hardhat though. Thank you for your reply and Happy Tuesday! :)
      February 28, 2017 11:39 AM MST
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  • 3191
    HA HA HA!  
      February 28, 2017 11:51 AM MST
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  • 113301
    ((hugs))
      March 1, 2017 8:46 AM MST
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  • 44801
    He gets to pick the Federal Reserve Chairman...who has more power than the Prez.
      February 28, 2017 10:33 AM MST
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  • 113301
    You hardly ever hear from them. Thank you for your reply Ele and Happy Tuesday! :)
      February 28, 2017 11:40 AM MST
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  • 44801
    You feel it in your wallet.
      March 1, 2017 8:21 AM MST
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  • 113301
    Ah! Right. Yes you do! Thank you for the followup comment Ele! :)
      March 1, 2017 8:47 AM MST
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