Michael Snoyman on Nostr: I know a bunch of people here aren't a fan of Trump's actions and rhetoric. I _am_ a ...
I know a bunch of people here aren't a fan of Trump's actions and rhetoric. I _am_ a fan, but that's not really relevant.
The United States is in a crisis because the rules of the constitution have been ignored. The executive branch's power has been stripped from the President--the only person voted on by all members of the nation--and given to unaccountable bureaucrats outside his authority, thanks to the meddling of the other two branches of government.
Does the constitution create a scenario where a president could wield more power than many of us would like? Absolutely. But that risk is far superior to that power being wielded by those unaccountable to the people.
Checks and balances _should_ ensure that each branch of government has some ability to stop the actions of the other branches, not compel them.
The United States is in a crisis because the rules of the constitution have been ignored. The executive branch's power has been stripped from the President--the only person voted on by all members of the nation--and given to unaccountable bureaucrats outside his authority, thanks to the meddling of the other two branches of government.
Does the constitution create a scenario where a president could wield more power than many of us would like? Absolutely. But that risk is far superior to that power being wielded by those unaccountable to the people.
Checks and balances _should_ ensure that each branch of government has some ability to stop the actions of the other branches, not compel them.