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PCB66

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4. There are really only two constraints on any President.

Reply to riversedge (Reply #2)

Tue Aug 26, 2025, 05:30 PM

Aug 26

The first is Congress. However, if the President's party controls Congress then that becomes no constraint.

The second is the Supreme Court. However, if the Court is packed with the President's party picks then don't expect much of any reigning in. Like Denny Crain said one time"

You could argue that morality and respect for the Constitution will restrain tyranny but with Trump that ship has sailed. He doesn't give a shit.

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"I have the right to do anything I want to do. I'm the president of the United States." [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Aug 26 OP

Police Chief Brody in Jaws said something similar, but he was just kidding. Towlie Aug 26 #1

I have no doubt that Trump really believes he can do anything he wants. riversedge Aug 26 #2

There are really only two constraints on any President. PCB66 Aug 26 #4

And she was supposed to be marginally unbad UTUSN Aug 26 #3

The republicon golf cheat never says anything about his responsibilities BoRaGard Aug 26 #5