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Loving the RTs and likes! But please read, as well. I lay out why the justices made the definition of "official acts" so vague: So that they can rule it's official if it's a Republican, unofficial if it's a Democrat.
In the wake of the "immunity" decision, the shocked press focused on how this hurts Jack Smith's case. But it's much worse. The Supreme Court just blessed Trump's desire to be a dictator. And they found a way to give that power only to Republicans. www.salon.com/2024/07/02/t...
The Supreme Court rules that Donald Trump can be a dictatorwww.salon.com If you're a (Republican) president, they let you do it
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Do you think *Biden* should try to use these newly-established powers?
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Read the article, which answers these questions. You should always read before asking what I think, on the very strong chance that's addressed in my paid work.
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Amanda, I *did* read the article. I *always* read your articles. And Digby’s, Lucian’s, and Chauncey’s. You said the ruling was for Trump; you say these kinds of things are done by the right for themselves only; you didn’t say whether you think Biden should try to use this new authority.
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Yes, you note the ruling is for Republican Presidents only. The closest you come to addressing my question is: “Biden orders a hit on a political enemy? That's outrageous and therefore cannot be "official."” Which isn’t your opinion on whether Biden should try some supra-official act.
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Believe me, I wasn’t trying to troll you or some such. I just genuinely want your opinion on whether you think Biden should try something that we would ordinarily consider criminal. No need to snark at me.