President Donald Trump took unprecedented steps toward federalizing Washington, D.C. on Monday, saying it’s needed to fight crime even as city leaders pointed to data showing violence is down.
President Donald Trump took unprecedented steps toward federalizing Washington, D.C. on Monday, saying it’s needed to fight crime even as city leaders pointed to data showing violence is down.
Because the assumption is that the president won’t be a fucking dumbass, and will need to utilize the emergency powers immediately, because of an actual imminent threat they can’t wait around for approval for.
Sure, and that’s why he gets the initial 48 hours, as in the DC case in particular. But that’s enough time for Congress to meet and decide whether or not there is actually an emergency. Or it should be.
congress and the courts are captured so there is no power balance
people need to stop acting surprised
I know that all too well, hence my anger.