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22. Excellent point

Wed Jan 22, 2025, 07:02 PM

Jan 22

It might not be this but the more he is allowed to do unchecked the more he will do and at some point he will cross a line that even the frightened children in the GOP will break.

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Trump warns he'll adjourn Congress to make recess appointments. How would that work? [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 22 OP

Unbelievable DownriverDem Jan 22 #1

Per the Constitution Raven123 Jan 22 #3

But there is a loophole provision - normally reserved for "extraordinary" situations BumRushDaShow Jan 22 #7

Yes. Thanks. I added a similar post later. Raven123 Jan 22 #11

I expect the SCOTUS would punt BumRushDaShow Jan 22 #12

Another thought to consider Raven123 Jan 22 #15

Well Wilson was also in office during WWI BumRushDaShow Jan 22 #18

I think we know where Trump got his playbook Raven123 Jan 22 #19

Well we here in Philly BumRushDaShow Jan 22 #21

Wilson also seggretrated the civil service. IbogaProject Jan 22 #45

Trump has already declared two national emergencies. (border and energy) LudwigPastorius Jan 22 #31

He is not Charles I of England and the US Congress is not Parliament. wnylib Jan 23 #48

That only says the President can adjourn Congress VMA131Marine Jan 22 #34

"That only says the President can adjourn Congress if the House and Senate disagree" BumRushDaShow Jan 23 #49

The Constitution is also quite clear birdographer Jan 22 #10

So, dictator from day 1 to forever. NotHardly Jan 23 #57

He cannot dissolve or adjourn Congress pfitz59 Jan 22 #2

Democrats had better kacekwl Jan 22 #4

See my post upthread BumRushDaShow Jan 22 #8

Start the impeachment process. Then follow it up with another one for Vance. Rinse and repeat. chowder66 Jan 22 #5

Charles I dissolved Parliament, claiming he could rule Ocelot II Jan 22 #6

Here is a link to a more detailed discussion Raven123 Jan 22 #9

I'm hoping for a way out ... what won't be an "extraordinary occassion"? BadgerKid Jan 22 #13

I'll ask again, "Who is going to stop him" ? republianmushroom Jan 22 #14

Well there's always the Supreme Cour...... Ha ha ha ha ha Ray Bruns Jan 23 #53

I understand. republianmushroom Jan 23 #55

While I'm sure Trump would want to do it right now jgmiller Jan 22 #16

How would this actually work? jgmiller Jan 22 #17

MMW... there is a line he will cross & this sh*t will blow up. NotHardly Jan 22 #20

Excellent point jgmiller Jan 22 #22

Still hard to believe the rethugs continue to roll over for this bloviating, lying... brush Jan 22 #29

Perhaps WestMichRad Jan 22 #23

He said he was going to be a dictator Blue_Tires Jan 22 #24

I'm not going to believe him. He doesn't have a clue. Martin68 Jan 22 #26

He is surrounded by thousands who do. Evolve Dammit Jan 23 #50

Wait until he ignores an adverse ruling from a federal judge VMA131Marine Jan 22 #36

He's already done that before Blue_Tires Jan 22 #39

The supreme court has no enforcement power. "Has neither purse nor sword." PSPS Jan 22 #43

And even if they did Blue_Tires Jan 22 #46

That's just Trump talking out of his ass. 90% of whaat he says is meaningless. Martin68 Jan 22 #25

All Trump needs to do is pull Republican congressional leaders into his office DBoon Jan 22 #27

We are dealing with a mob boss. Absolutely true. Trust_Reality Jan 22 #35

Following This Thread Baron2024 Jan 22 #28

He can't just rule by decree Diraven Jan 22 #30

He Might Try To Though Baron2024 Jan 22 #32

Congress can just come back Diraven Jan 22 #33

Okay Baron2024 Jan 22 #37

What legal basis? VMA131Marine Jan 22 #38

Okay Baron2024 Jan 22 #40

The President cannot spend money not appropriated by Congress VMA131Marine Jan 22 #41

Right Baron2024 Jan 22 #42

Congress Baron2024 Jan 22 #44

How does it work? Simple. He orders Thune and Johnson to shut down. Congress adjourns. Marcuse Jan 23 #47

If and when he shuts down Congress might he prefer to keep them out of the picture?? NoMoreRepugs Jan 23 #51

Water Please the Show is About to get Real for Donald J. Trump Oneear Jan 23 #52

"warns" (the headline) is different than "threatens" (the story) LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 23 #54

Been saying from Day 1 Owens Jan 23 #56