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Trump administration 2024-2028

Remius said:
Smart move. He just released a bunch of people that will have no issues breaking the law for him again. It’s genius really.
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A modest but definite core of which know they owe him for many years of freedom from incarceration, and have already proven themselves willing to transgress violently against America’s democratic norms and peaceful transition of power. And they’re already networked and organized to an extent, and have probably only further radicalized on ideological grounds.

Not a bunch of great people to have out in the wind.
 
brihard said:
Make whatever apologetics you want for people convicted of literal sedition, assaulting police etc. They still did those things and were found guilty in court.

I would expect anyone trying to violently overthrow the results of a legitimate election to be treated similarly by the justice system. That’s not a partisan viewpoint. This batch simply happened to be siding with Trump.

Those convicted of crimes for January 6th aren’t victims. Those serving sentences were prisoners, not hostages.
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I'm not apologizing for them. As usual, I'm pointing out that immoderate behaviour begets immoderate behaviour.

Protestors should be treated equally in accordance with their behaviour, not with the purpose of the protest.
 
brihard said:
A modest but definite core of which know they owe him for many years of freedom from incarceration, and have already proven themselves willing to transgress violently against America’s democratic norms and peaceful transition of power. And they’re already networked and organized to an extent, and have probably only further radicalized on ideological grounds.

Not a bunch of great people to have out in the wind.
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Careful. We here have nothing to congratulate ourselves for in the justice department either. Our university and college groups, the demonstrations in Toronto over Hamas and then the lack of response by those in authority all point towards the same contempt for the rule of law that Trump's actions and the January 6th actions did/have done. The only difference is one of degree and I would suggest that one is simply the precursor for the other
 
Remius said:
Smart move. He just released a bunch of people that will have no issues breaking the law for him again. It’s genius really.
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brihard said:
Make whatever apologetics you want for people convicted of literal sedition, assaulting police etc. They still did those things and were found guilty in court.

I would expect anyone trying to violently overthrow the results of a legitimate election to be treated similarly by the justice system. That’s not a partisan viewpoint. This batch simply happened to be siding with Trump.

Those convicted of crimes for January 6th aren’t victims. Those serving sentences were prisoners, not hostages.
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It is consistent with his position that the election was illegitimate, illegal and stolen from him.

CountDC said:
I read it, read it again and still agree with him. That isn't a surprise to anyone that really knows me as I have said it for years that it shouldn't exist anywhere. Women should not be able to travel to a country in order to obtain a foot in the door by having her baby there.
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Then he is free to try to amend the Constitution by whatever means are required. If there is to be any respect or legitimacy for a nation's foundational law, you can't have it subject to one person's opinion, regardless of who that person is. If what he has done is considered legitimate, then any part of the Constitution or any of their law are subject to his personal fiat.

The 14th Amendment was passed after the US Civil War to, in part, grant citizenship to former slaves. Adoption was a requirement for a State to re-join the Union. I wonder if it would be considered okay for him to sign away that part too.

It is within his authority to direct his DOJ to take a case involving a person he defines in the Order and move it through the courts.
 
I'm certainly looking forward to the Trump administration looking into all the aspects of past election interference. I don't think Jan 6 was a seditious assault on democracy - rather a protest seeking to delay the proceedings in order to look into claims of electoral malfeasance. There are bad apples in every bucket, which has been sensationalized to distract from the many aspects of malfeasance that occurred.
 
lenaitch said:
It is consistent with his position that the election was illegitimate, illegal and stolen from him.


Then he is free to try to amend the Constitution by whatever means are required. If there is to be any respect or legitimacy for a nation's foundational law, you can't have it subject to one person's opinion, regardless of who that person is. If what he has done is considered legitimate, then any part of the Constitution or any of their law are subject to his personal fiat.

The 14th Amendment was passed after the US Civil War to, in part, grant citizenship to former slaves. Adoption was a requirement for a State to re-join the Union. I wonder if it would be considered okay for him to sign away that part too.

It is within his authority to direct his DOJ to take a case involving a person he defines in the Order and move it through the courts.
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Man, every rule book I have ever read is subject to the discretion of the referee, inspector or judge.

Good news. In a well functioning society, if you are so inclined and are willing to spend the time and money necessary, you can find a venue to challenge the ruling.

POTUS47 has ruled. He will be challenged. And the sun will come up tomorrow.
 
The Bread Guy said:
That right there for me.

Meanwhile, first government cut via DOGE, on deck!
www.theguardian.com

Vivek Ramaswamy quits ‘Doge’ cost-cutting program leaving Musk in charge

Tech entrepreneur, who may run for governor of Ohio, reportedly clashed with billionaire SpaceX CEO
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Speaking of DOGE(y) ;)

“DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY” - EXECUTIVE ORDER​


By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:

Section 1. Purpose. This Executive Order establishes the Department of Government Efficiency to implement the President’s DOGE Agenda, by modernizing Federal technology and software to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity.

Sec. 2. Definitions. As used in this order:

(a) “Agency” has the meaning given to it in section 551 of title 5, United States Code, except that such term does not include the Executive Office of the President or any components thereof.

(b) “Agency Head” means the highest-ranking official of an agency, such as the Secretary, Administrator, Chairman, or Director, unless otherwise specified in this order.

Sec. 3. DOGE Structure. (a) Reorganization and Renaming of the United States Digital Service. The United States Digital Service is hereby publicly renamed as the United States DOGE Service (USDS) and shall be established in the Executive Office of the President.

(b) Establishment of a Temporary Organization. There shall be a USDS Administrator established in the Executive Office of the President who shall report to the White House Chief of Staff. There is further established within USDS, in accordance with section 3161 of title 5, United States Code, a temporary organization known as “the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization”. The U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization shall be headed by the USDS Administrator and shall be dedicated to advancing the President’s 18-month DOGE agenda. The U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization shall terminate on July 4, 2026. The termination of the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization shall not be interpreted to imply the termination, attenuation, or amendment of any other authority or provision of this order.

(c) DOGE Teams. In consultation with USDS, each Agency Head shall establish within their respective Agencies a DOGE Team of at least four employees, which may include Special Government Employees, hired or assigned within thirty days of the date of this Order. Agency Heads shall select the DOGE Team members in consultation with the USDS Administrator. Each DOGE Team will typically include one DOGE Team Lead, one engineer, one human resources specialist, and one attorney. Agency Heads shall ensure that DOGE Team Leads coordinate their work with USDS and advise their respective Agency Heads on implementing the President ‘s DOGE Agenda.

Sec. 4. Modernizing Federal Technology and Software to Maximize Efficiency and Productivity. (a) The USDS Administrator shall commence a Software Modernization Initiative to improve the quality and efficiency of government-wide software, network infrastructure, and information technology (IT) systems. Among other things, the USDS Administrator shall work with Agency Heads to promote inter-operability between agency networks and systems, ensure data integrity, and facilitate responsible data collection and synchronization.

(b) Agency Heads shall take all necessary steps, in coordination with the USDS Administrator and to the maximum extent consistent with law, to ensure USDS has full and prompt access to all unclassified agency records, software systems, and IT systems. USDS shall adhere to rigorous data protection standards.

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Establishing And Implementing The President's "Department Of Government Efficiency" – The White House

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
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Trump: rants and threatens trade wars over synthetic drugs entering the US.

Also Trump: Pardons Ross Ulbright, founder of Silk Road dark web criminal marketplace.

www.bbc.com

Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht - BBC News

Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know that he had granted a full and unconditional pardon to her son.
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www.ice.gov

Ross Ulbricht, aka Dread Pirate Roberts, sentenced to life in federal prison for creating, operating ‘Silk Road’ website

Ross Ulbricht, aka “Dread Pirate Roberts,” was sentenced Friday in federal court to life in prison in connection with his operation and ownership of Silk Road, a hidden website designed to enable its users to buy and sell illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and services anonymously and beyond...
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brihard said:
Trump: rants and threatens trade wars over synthetic drugs entering the US.

Also Trump: Pardons Ross Ulbright, founder of Silk Road dark web criminal marketplace.

www.bbc.com

Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht - BBC News

Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know that he had granted a full and unconditional pardon to her son.
www.bbc.com www.bbc.com

www.ice.gov

Ross Ulbricht, aka Dread Pirate Roberts, sentenced to life in federal prison for creating, operating ‘Silk Road’ website

Ross Ulbricht, aka “Dread Pirate Roberts,” was sentenced Friday in federal court to life in prison in connection with his operation and ownership of Silk Road, a hidden website designed to enable its users to buy and sell illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and services anonymously and beyond...
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It's as counter productive as signing a EO to find ways to reduce costs for Americans but then sign a EO rolling back Bidens lower drug cost measures.
 
QV said:
I'm certainly looking forward to the Trump administration looking into all the aspects of past election interference.
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I can pretty much guarantee that won't happen.

Kirkhill said:
Man, every rule book I have ever read is subject to the discretion of the referee, inspector or judge.

Good news. In a well functioning society, if you are so inclined and are willing to spend the time and money necessary, you can find a venue to challenge the ruling.

POTUS47 has ruled. He will be challenged. And the sun will come up tomorrow.
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I don't think I said otherwise. I'm not convinced he understands that he isn't the "referee, inspector or judge".
 
daftandbarmy said:
What a numptee... he's making it sound like the US is enemy territory....

And as if they'd even care....
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"Canada needs everyone unified to fight the Trump American trade war. We're going to escalate the fight and we want you to set aside your personal interests and make sacrifices. So far we've talked about changes in Canada that might help, but we are loathe to make any changes/sacrifices that might go against our priors and probably will never follow through."

Pigs and Boxer.
 
lenaitch said:
I can pretty much guarantee that won't happen.


I don't think I said otherwise. I'm not convinced he understands that he isn't the "referee, inspector or judge".
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I was not referee, inspector or judge but I was required to interpret the rule books as I saw fit in my professional capacity. Those interpretations were subject to review. That didn't prevent me acting. Nor did it prevent me arguing with referees, inspectors and judges. They're called executive decisions for a reason.
 
daftandbarmy said:
What a numptee... he's making it sound like the US is enemy territory....

And as if they'd even care....

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Eby stood by his support for retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports,
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Eby says communicating the economic toll that tariffs will take on Americans in terms of higher prices is the only way to stave off the threat.
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So, as transparent as Trump. Sucking and blowing.


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Casimer, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and Chief Terry Teegee of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations spoke alongside Eby Tuesday morning ahead of the NDP cabinet's two-day meeting with First Nations leaders in Vancouver.

Teegee warned that tariffs threaten the stability of natural resources sectors that many First Nations communities rely on, including forestry, mining and natural gas.

"A lot of the industry that we're a part of is resource-based... and [tariffs] would definitely cause a downturn," Teegee said. "This is why we should be a part of these discussions."
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The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous opposition to the scrapped Northern Gateway pipeline project that would have created another route for Alberta’s oil to get to the Pacific Ocean.
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Grand Chief Stewart Phillip said Tuesday that while he “really fought against” Northern Gateway’s construction before it was scuttled in 2016, that was a “different time” and Canada now has “no choice” but to reconsider.

“We are staring into the abyss of uncertainty right now with climate change, the climate crisis and the American threat,” Phillip said in a news conference ahead of a meeting with B.C. First Nations leaders and the provincial cabinet in Vancouver, highlighting the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump.
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First Nations leader reconsidering stance on Northern Gateway pipeline after Trump’s tariff threats | Globalnews.ca

I'm guessing that pipelines to the Pacific might have an easier time this time. The NDP and the environmentalists wouldn't be able to rely on First Nations support.
 
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