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newdeal2

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2. If a president can fire at will with no justification

Reply to turbinetree (Original post)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 10:02 AM

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Why can’t they hire the same way? Why go through the charade of Senate confirmations for these positions, cabinet members, even judges if they can do whatever they want.

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