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Demsrule86

(68,595 posts)
1. Yep while two thought there should be some consideration for the president...
Fri Jul 10, 2020, 11:30 AM
Jul 2020

Alito and Thomas...they all agreed he does not have unlimited immunity. Trump and Barr lost. The rule of law won.

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
3. Ironically, arrogant trump made the '9-0' possible, when he beligerantley forced his
Fri Jul 10, 2020, 11:55 AM
Jul 2020

'lawyers' [ ] to argue trump's dictate. The whole SCOTUS Bench, reportedly, immediately skeptical.

Demsrule86

(68,595 posts)
6. Yes, Trump went over the top as usual...Barr probably told him he should have
Fri Jul 10, 2020, 12:33 PM
Jul 2020

full immunity. Remember, Steve Miler said, saying, "the powers of the president to protect our country are very substantial and will not be questioned," on CBS's Face the Nation. Guess what no they are not...the president powers can be questioned.

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
2. rule of law [traitortrump has to hate that phrase] won - and the Constitution won.
Fri Jul 10, 2020, 11:50 AM
Jul 2020

Balance of powers, checks and balances - the whole bit.

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