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UCmeNdc

(9,650 posts)
Wed Dec 14, 2016, 08:04 PM Dec 2016

Does the rule of Law apply to president elect Trump? Or will he rule as a dictator?

Will Trump be asked to submit to questioning about his knowledge of Russian Intelligence activities or will he dictate he is above being questioned?

Do we allow a man to say what the law is or do we say no you will obey the law?

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SamKnause

(13,809 posts)
2. The rule of law applies to the 99%.
Wed Dec 14, 2016, 08:18 PM
Dec 2016

It does not apply to the 1%.

Money buys 'justice', poverty insures prison.

Republicans have never been big admirers of the rule of law.

They lie, they cheat, they misinform, they omit, and they

rewrite history.

Crunchy Frog

(26,984 posts)
4. I don't see much evidence for Rule of Law in this country as it is.
Wed Dec 14, 2016, 08:22 PM
Dec 2016

I don't see that improving any with Trump. I think he pretty much believes he's entitled to do whatever the fuck he wants.

WhiteTara

(30,172 posts)
6. He's a dictator and with all branches of government
Wed Dec 14, 2016, 08:56 PM
Dec 2016

in his pocket, he will not hesitate to act as one.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(26,729 posts)
8. Watergate demonstrated that the President was not above the law.
Wed Dec 14, 2016, 09:20 PM
Dec 2016

Trump will try to be a dictator. I can only hope that enough in Congress will understand how wrong that is and shut him down.

 

BlueProgressive

(229 posts)
13. Today's GOP Congressional majority would NEVER have brought articles
Thu Dec 15, 2016, 08:24 AM
Dec 2016

of impeachment against Nixon. Wouldn't even have had a spirited discussion about it.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
10. The rule of law cannot apply to him, the POTUS is immune.
Wed Dec 14, 2016, 10:47 PM
Dec 2016

Oh sure, there is that silly Constitution thingy...but since when has Congress or the WH ever taken it seriously?

 

duffyduff

(3,251 posts)
11. He is a puppet.
Wed Dec 14, 2016, 11:30 PM
Dec 2016

The GOP might have to order a straitjacket for this guy by the time this is over with.

 

BlueProgressive

(229 posts)
12. "On grounds of protecting national security, I decline to answer,"
Thu Dec 15, 2016, 08:23 AM
Dec 2016

he said, while wrapping his loathsome naked body in the stars and stripes...




Orsino

(37,428 posts)
14. If there were an uncompromised branch of government left to apply the rule of law.
Thu Dec 15, 2016, 08:31 AM
Dec 2016

As it is, my hopes are not high.

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