I certainly understand a gloomy outlook, but Congress doesn't control the Executive Branch. If Trump's cabinet picks are not confirmed (and I think they will be), Trump has recourse through recess appointments. I have every reason to believe that Elon and Vivek will accomplish what they say they will accomplish; and probably more.
Recess appointments don't work the way most people think they do. It can turn into an ugly feud between Congress and the President. They will only happen if there's agreement between the two. And yes, there's the rub.
My understanding is that if Mike Johnson places the House in recess, the President can recess the Senate regardless of what Senators want. Then he makes his appointments. Is that wrong?
Your statement has no bearing to reality, the only thing the executive branch can implement is an executive order, which is not law. If team donkey retakes power, they just negate these executive orders, and the beat goes on. Laws must be passed and established to offer any permanent solutions. Rule by fiat is what has gotten us into this current quagmire. Mr. Obama set the precedent, all I need is the stroke of a pen or some such nonsense is what he said. Since than it's been congress grifting off wars, global warming, and whatever else they can monetize. As presidents come and go ruling by decree to give there base read meat. Maybe this time will be different, I have my serious doubts.
EXAMPLE: (18 USC 3052) of 1934 said “...Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation may carry weapons...”
The law says it is something the President decides. So the President on day 1 can announce the FBI is an investigative body only and they have 78 days to sell all firearms and ammo to FFL's all over the country and give them 2 years to pay back the purchase.
I certainly understand a gloomy outlook, but Congress doesn't control the Executive Branch. If Trump's cabinet picks are not confirmed (and I think they will be), Trump has recourse through recess appointments. I have every reason to believe that Elon and Vivek will accomplish what they say they will accomplish; and probably more.
They aren’t stupid. Recess appointments are being planned. And used.
Recess appointments don't work the way most people think they do. It can turn into an ugly feud between Congress and the President. They will only happen if there's agreement between the two. And yes, there's the rub.
My understanding is that if Mike Johnson places the House in recess, the President can recess the Senate regardless of what Senators want. Then he makes his appointments. Is that wrong?
I agree. A LOT can and will be dismantled through the executive branch, hopefully in a way that it cannot easily be rebuilt or ressurected.
Your statement has no bearing to reality, the only thing the executive branch can implement is an executive order, which is not law. If team donkey retakes power, they just negate these executive orders, and the beat goes on. Laws must be passed and established to offer any permanent solutions. Rule by fiat is what has gotten us into this current quagmire. Mr. Obama set the precedent, all I need is the stroke of a pen or some such nonsense is what he said. Since than it's been congress grifting off wars, global warming, and whatever else they can monetize. As presidents come and go ruling by decree to give there base read meat. Maybe this time will be different, I have my serious doubts.
EXAMPLE: (18 USC 3052) of 1934 said “...Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation may carry weapons...”
The law says it is something the President decides. So the President on day 1 can announce the FBI is an investigative body only and they have 78 days to sell all firearms and ammo to FFL's all over the country and give them 2 years to pay back the purchase.