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| OOPS!! Democrat ADMITS Trump DOES have the power to build the wall – WITHOUT Congress!! |
| 2019-01-06 |
[Rightscoop] Well this is interesting ‐ while libs are freaking out that Trump said earlier today that he has the power to build the border wall without Congress, one Democrat admitted that yes, he can do that.Seems POTUS has broad authority under the National Emergencies Act to undertake military construction projects if a national emergency is declared. So the question is not whether he is in possession of this power but rather whether it ought to be used this way. This is what Trump is best at ‐ figuring out how to ignore traditions and assumptions that keep others from pushing their political imprint. He does it all the time. What’s odd about this one is that he seemed like he got the idea from the reporter who asked him!! But, some might argue, that spending $5 billion might be beyond the scope of what emergency powers were intended. I’m sure they’ll say that. And he won’t care. Either way, libs are freaking the eff out at the very thought of it: |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #21 Hmm...just more censorship at Russia-burg...nothing to see here..move along Dotards. |
| Posted by: Chesney Darling of the Nebraskans2913 2019-01-06 22:41 |
| #20 Hope I can have another one soon. The last one was a helluvapalooza. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2019-01-06 19:35 |
| #19 Give him a hug from me, 49 Pan. So glad he is feeling better. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2019-01-06 17:20 |
| #18 Thanks TW! We get to have a small rantapaloza with Alaska Paul this week! |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2019-01-06 15:37 |
| #17 Waco is a nice town, Not sure if my in laws or parents have ever been there. Darling, if your ever in Phoenix I would love to show you the basement... |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2019-01-06 15:36 |
| #16 Do we need to call the bug man as well as the septic tank pumping truck ? |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2019-01-06 14:57 |
| #15 You are so droll, dear Chesney Darling of the Nebraskans2913. If you knew the retired colonel’s background, you would realize exactly how clever you appear to be. Neville Glolutch8436, I assume you are unaware what was dug up under the rosebushes at the home of Saddam Hussein’s head nuclear researcher some years ago. You’ll find that information in Rantburg’s archives. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2019-01-06 14:52 |
| #14 Yup, Otto or Hupolusing is a Troll. Nothing intelligent to say. Bugwit. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2019-01-06 14:22 |
| #13 Hey Otto, what if Trump uses a phone and a pen, just like your hero Hussein Soetero? |
| Posted by: Neville Glolutch8436 2019-01-06 13:12 |
| #12 embrace the power of "and" |
| Posted by: Frank G 2019-01-06 13:01 |
| #11 Is Otto a troll? Must be, that or he lives in NYC or Boston... |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2019-01-06 12:18 |
| #10 #8 - Thank you, Chip Diller |
| Posted by: Frank G 2019-01-06 11:15 |
| #9 Death and looting are not a problem? Unless you are the one being killed or paying ungodly taxes to provide support? /sarc off |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2019-01-06 11:10 |
| #8 The wall is just a gimmick from Roger Stone, to keep Trump talking about immigration, and there is no crisis on the Southern Border, it's just manufactured for Trump's base since Mexico won't pay for the wall. |
| Posted by: Otto Forkbeard2391 2019-01-06 11:05 |
| #7 On the assumption that these little faux pas never happen by accident, are the Dems ready to end the shutdown and quietly allow the wall if Trump takes this approach? |
| Posted by: Iblis 2019-01-06 10:53 |
| #6 If Trump can build the wall under the National Emergencies Act, why keep the kabuki theater going with Pelosi and Schumer other than to show the public the Dems are obstructionists? Probably it is better to get a Congressional agreement to show the agreement is non-partisan and that they can play nice together and maybe in the future as well. His unilateral action under the NEA would end up in SCOTUS which is still somewhat a gamble. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2019-01-06 09:31 |
| #5 Meh |
| Posted by: Frank G 2019-01-06 08:42 |
| #4 "The Mexicans will build the wall." Anyone else hear him say it ? |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2019-01-06 07:40 |
| #3 Yes, all the mention of flood in the law probably doesn't mention water vs people, so use the law. Frank sleeping in not available to call commenter an idiot. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2019-01-06 07:38 |
| #2 Quit releasing them. Put them to work, how could the Donks object, its from their saint FDR. Get them working on flood control with the wall along the border now. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2019-01-06 07:19 |
| #1 Better get the Corp of Engineers building the US-Mexico Flood Control Wall. |
| Posted by: Flolutle Thrinenter3597 2019-01-06 06:33 |
