Friday, March 24, 2017

TRUMP'S TOADY NUNES, PRESIDENTIAL POWERS, SEPARATION OF POWERS.

 http://blogs.findlaw.com/decided/2017/03/supreme-court-limits-presidents-power-to-make-temporary-appointments.html?DCMP=NWL-pro_top

No matter who is in the White House, we need to be vigilant to curb presidential powers and strengthen separation of powers.  Trump's toady Nunes is an example of the weakening of separation of powers.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/24/rep-nunes-had-duty-and-obligation-to-tell-trump-surveillance-intel.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/23/opinion/rep-nunes-is-a-lapdog-in-a-watchdog-role.html?_r=0

Nunes has now changed his tune, and apologize to his committee.
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nunes-backs-down-assertion-trump-was-monitored-n738151

Will someone please tutor this guy on separation of powers, conflicts of interest, etc.

Nunes is an embarrassment to Congress.  Where do they find these people?

Related item on S.Ct. cutting back on Pres. power re temporary appointments.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/23/opinion/rep-nunes-is-a-lapdog-in-a-watchdog-role.html?_r=0

 Over the last century-and-half we have seen a dangerous strengthening of the President's powers.  It doesn't matter who is in the White House.

Some of the Republicans in Congress need to decide whether their loyalty is to Trump or the Constitution and ethical standards.









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