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shikon7 4 hours ago

No, executive orders can't change law and international law, unless ratified by congress, is not democratically legitimized and applicable law in the US to begin with

pixl97 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

You mean like the tariffs congress didn't approve?

Dictators rarely gain power legitimately, and always keep it with violence.

wyldfire 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

There's a stark difference between de jure and de facto here. Executive orders will brazen, tyrannical effects and are often reined in late or never.

tapoxi 3 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

We just started a war with Iran without congressional approval or briefing, so I'm not sure if law has meaning anymore.

jonnybgood 3 hours ago | parent [-]

War Powers Resolution. Obviously, there’s a law of which multiple presidents have used. Congress can change this law but there is a law that does give the POTUS this authority.

trinsic2 25 minutes ago | parent | prev [-]

LOL. you really believe that?