He’s too easy a target for the intelligent and hopeful people who worked out the constitution. I’m pretty sure they changed phrases mainly to mess with each other.
And NOW he’s claiming that HE is in charge of the Hatch Act… and NOTHING that anyone in his “administration” does violates it…
Donald Trump reportedly told a room of his top aides that he is in charge of the Hatch Act, when warned by his chief of staff that bringing his cabinet members to a campaign rally could violate ethics rules.
The comment, reported in a new Wall Street Journal article, illustrates the degree to which Mr Trump believes his administration does not have to worry about the rule, which was passed a century ago with the intention of warding off political activity by government employees.
The meeting in question occurred in June, a month in which at least two prominent officials in Mr Trump’s administration had been cited for potential violations the law.
Those two were White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, and White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump — the president’s adult daughter — should be punished for violating the law, which bars government employees to advocate for the election or defeat of a partisan political candidate.
“I’m in charge of the Hatch Act,” Mr Trump reportedly snapped at chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, when he was told that bringing his Cabinet to the rally could raise issues.
I wish. Trump has his own ideas about the Constitution, having apparently never read it. He is, however, exquisitely vulnerable to being swayed by authoritarians, as shown by his recent behavior regarding Syria and Ukraine.
The U.S. Constitution has one of the best mission statements ever: the Preamble. It clearly states who the shareholders are, “We the people.”
We have the power to overthrow the government. It’s called the ballot. However, few people take the time and effort to put critical thinking into their choices. They allow others: party, pulpit, media, internet … to do their thinking for them.
Americans pride themselves as being individuals, but most of them like being told how to think and what to do. They delude themselves into believing that they actually make informed decisions.
“When everyone is thinking alike; nobody is thinking.” George S. Patton.
They were highly educated and thoughtful visionaries. They knew their history, and they worded the world’s strongest constitution in part in consideration for the possibility that a Buttercup would someday show up. Their thinking included the likelihood that such a person would be elected and place the entire nation in danger. The last two years have proved their wisdom.
Because, of course, the Constitution was specifically written to benefit Donald J. Trump as president. Where it diverges from his talk and actions, it’s obvious that the Founding Fathers errored.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
He’s too easy a target for the intelligent and hopeful people who worked out the constitution. I’m pretty sure they changed phrases mainly to mess with each other.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 4 years ago
And NOW he’s claiming that HE is in charge of the Hatch Act… and NOTHING that anyone in his “administration” does violates it…
Donald Trump reportedly told a room of his top aides that he is in charge of the Hatch Act, when warned by his chief of staff that bringing his cabinet members to a campaign rally could violate ethics rules.
The comment, reported in a new Wall Street Journal article, illustrates the degree to which Mr Trump believes his administration does not have to worry about the rule, which was passed a century ago with the intention of warding off political activity by government employees.
The meeting in question occurred in June, a month in which at least two prominent officials in Mr Trump’s administration had been cited for potential violations the law.
Those two were White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, and White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump — the president’s adult daughter — should be punished for violating the law, which bars government employees to advocate for the election or defeat of a partisan political candidate.
“I’m in charge of the Hatch Act,” Mr Trump reportedly snapped at chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, when he was told that bringing his Cabinet to the rally could raise issues.
Ontman over 4 years ago
That sounds like something Franklin would do.
jimchronister2016 over 4 years ago
Great idea. Keep him preoccupied, it may reduce the chance of him thinking! That’s always a disaster!
quixotic3 over 4 years ago
I wish. Trump has his own ideas about the Constitution, having apparently never read it. He is, however, exquisitely vulnerable to being swayed by authoritarians, as shown by his recent behavior regarding Syria and Ukraine.
DanFlak over 4 years ago
The U.S. Constitution has one of the best mission statements ever: the Preamble. It clearly states who the shareholders are, “We the people.”
We have the power to overthrow the government. It’s called the ballot. However, few people take the time and effort to put critical thinking into their choices. They allow others: party, pulpit, media, internet … to do their thinking for them.
Americans pride themselves as being individuals, but most of them like being told how to think and what to do. They delude themselves into believing that they actually make informed decisions.
“When everyone is thinking alike; nobody is thinking.” George S. Patton.
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 4 years ago
But you might steal his thunder.
sandpiper over 4 years ago
They were highly educated and thoughtful visionaries. They knew their history, and they worded the world’s strongest constitution in part in consideration for the possibility that a Buttercup would someday show up. Their thinking included the likelihood that such a person would be elected and place the entire nation in danger. The last two years have proved their wisdom.
mourdac Premium Member over 4 years ago
Because, of course, the Constitution was specifically written to benefit Donald J. Trump as president. Where it diverges from his talk and actions, it’s obvious that the Founding Fathers errored.
Bookworm over 4 years ago
Had the Founding Fathers foreseen Donald J. Trump, they probably would have stayed British Subjects.
Radish the wordsmith over 4 years ago
Dictator Donald says your Constitution is “phony”.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 4 years ago
The Founding Fathers were just prescient enough to do that, too.
jdeathlogan over 4 years ago
“Not on our watch!” screamed the Oath Keepers, never.