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RockRaven

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1. Oh. Are we still pretending that laws and the Constitution bind the Executive?

Reply to James48 (Original post)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 02:24 AM

Jun 2025

Because if you actually observe what happens, you see that they do what they want, and nothing stops them. At most they get an intentionally worthless scolding after the fact with no consequences.

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The Posse Comitatus Act applies [View all] James48 Jun 2025 OP

Oh. Are we still pretending that laws and the Constitution bind the Executive? RockRaven Jun 2025 #1

Yes it is cute and quaint isn't it? Irish_Dem Jun 2025 #3

Applies to who, now? Asking 'cause F47 laughs at all the laws 0rganism Jun 2025 #2

I keep wondering if the PCA applies to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Hugin Jun 2025 #4

Military leaders involved Nonnia Bisnez Jun 2025 #5

That's nice, but who do you think might enforce it? Congress is busy throwing rose petals in Dear Leader's path. Vinca Jun 2025 #6

Should be the military leaders involved to refuse illegal orders. Nonnia Bisnez Jun 2025 #7

When I took FEMA training, the Posse Comitatus Act was taught. It's the reason why a allegorical oracle Jun 2025 #8

K&R UTUSN Jun 2025 #9