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I think an argument could be made about the spirit

Posted on: March 14, 2019 at 15:44:32 CT

TigerJackSwartz MU

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of the law - that it was meant for true emergencies, not to bypass Congress when you didn't get what you want - "I didn't have to do this."

Of course, that begs the question as to whether the past 30 odd "emergencies" were true emergencies

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Would someone explain how Trump is usurping - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 3/14 15:36:15

The House appropriates funding. - DC Jayhawk KU - 3/14 19:45:46

did congress set up our government - El-ahrairah BAMA - 3/14 17:14:24

If your company needs to hire a subcontractor and the owner - DHighlander KC - 3/14 17:58:54

you missed - FootballRefugee MU

- 3/14 17:52:07

which article states any branch can delegate or abdicate - 90Tiger MU - 3/14 18:56:17

Laws are deemed constitutional until the SC determines - DHighlander KC - 3/14 19:59:44

Just imagine Obama doing it and it will be clear - JG A - 3/14 16:41:30

Apparently it is unconstitutional. Which begs the - MUTGR MU - 3/14 16:05:07

Because nobody in DC cares about the Constitution. (nm) - ummmm MU - 3/14 17:38:08

This is largely a true statement. It's used as both - MUTGR MU - 3/14 19:30:47

it’s always been a constitutional crisis - El-ahrairah BAMA - 3/14 17:15:38

Maybe you can read the thread before posting - Macgrantt MU - 3/14 16:08:38

RE: Maybe you can read the thread before posting - MUTGR MU - 3/14 16:12:58

RE: Maybe you can read the thread before posting - Macgrantt MU - 3/14 16:23:55

If congress did not want the power used that way then they - DHighlander KC - 3/14 18:06:24

But, Congress is also provided with a mechanism - TigerJackSwartz MU

- 3/14 16:31:37

RE: But, Congress is also provided with a mechanism - meatiger MU - 3/14 16:34:05

Sadly for you, your beliefs do not matter here. - DHighlander KC - 3/14 18:09:01

but that's exactly how the law is written - TigerJackSwartz MU

- 3/14 16:42:20

RE: But, Congress is also provided with a mechanism - scan MU - 3/14 16:35:35

I think he's a liberal. So, uh, no thanks.(nm) - GA Tiger MU - 3/14 16:23:00

You do realize no one takes your posts seriously - Macgrantt MU - 3/14 16:27:59

I do recognize the ignorance of many here. But since this - GA Tiger MU - 3/14 16:34:08

Thank you for your suggestion, unfortunately I have better - Macgrantt MU - 3/14 16:44:22

I've misjudged one's politics before here. I - GA Tiger MU - 3/14 16:54:43

"That is generally the last thing I am." "I have no need to - TigerJackSwartz MU

- 3/14 17:03:10

another point - aren't both sides right now exercising the - TigerJackSwartz MU

- 3/14 15:59:32

I am talking about media and congress - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 3/14 16:04:16

yeah, I think I agree with you. Usurp is not the right term - TigerJackSwartz MU

- 3/14 16:06:33

RE: another point - aren't both sides right now exercising the - meatiger MU - 3/14 16:01:27

To 4Tigs point, Congress gave the authority to the Prez - TigerJackSwartz MU

- 3/14 16:03:20

Yes. It’s a bad law. But that isn’t Trump’s fault(nm) - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 3/14 16:06:57

To spend money they said no to THREE TIMES now - raskolnikov MU - 3/14 15:55:33

Congress gave the president that authority rask - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 3/14 16:05:28

Actually he is allowed to. And Congress is allowed to shoot - TigerJackSwartz MU

- 3/14 16:04:53

maybe try thinking for yourself - meatiger MU - 3/14 15:53:25

Pot...Meet Kettle... (nm) - DoltfromSTL MU - 3/14 15:54:48

RE: Pot...Meet Kettle... (nm) - meatiger MU - 3/14 15:59:11

RE: Would someone explain how Trump is usurping - MOCO SON MU - 3/14 15:48:27

Congress is using its power to reject Trump's declaration - TigerJackSwartz MU

- 3/14 16:02:21

RE: Congress is using its power to reject Trump's declaration - MOCO SON MU - 3/14 17:03:34

I think an argument could be made about the spirit - TigerJackSwartz MU

- 3/14 15:44:32

when I read the previous 30 I could not identify a single - DHighlander KC - 3/14 18:21:29

RE: I think an argument could be made about the spirit - MOCO SON MU - 3/14 17:04:38

RE: I think an argument could be made about the spirit - MOCO SON MU - 3/14 17:07:46

All the more reason it’s bad law(nm) - 4TigersinMichigan MU - 3/14 16:08:47

And of course, the spirit of the law is determined by Libs. - hokie VT - 3/14 15:55:42

No honest person would disagree that the Southern Border - Spanky KU - 3/14 15:54:35

RE: No honest person would disagree that the Southern Border - MOCO SON MU - 3/14 17:08:37

I said “honest person” - Spanky KU - 3/14 17:28:16