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kentuck

(111,089 posts) Mon Nov 28, 2016, 06:18 PM Nov 2016

If we truly have a system of "checks and balances"..?

Will the system prevent Donald Trump from being sworn in as President regardless of whether he clears up the many conflicts of interest within his business dealings?

I am not certain that we have those checks and balances? I do not see any opposition, to speak of, from the Democratic Party and the Republican Party appears ready to rubber-stamp whatever the would-be dictator might propose?

At this time, I do not see the "checks and balances" that were supposedly built into our Constitution and our system of government?

The blame will be widespread.

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If we truly have a system of "checks and balances"..? (Original Post) kentuck Nov 2016 OP

Presumably the 'checks and balances' become operative when the 3 branches are established, so elleng Nov 2016 #1

In years, many rules will be added to not allow this to happen again yeoman6987 Nov 2016 #2

Surprise suprise!!!!!!! Wellstone ruled Nov 2016 #3

I agree it is a coup by a small group of corporate elites.. kentuck Nov 2016 #4

Hearst tryed it once, Wellstone ruled Nov 2016 #5

Perhaps it is a flaw within our Constitution? kentuck Nov 2016 #6

elleng

(130,895 posts)

1. Presumably the 'checks and balances' become operative when the 3 branches are established, so

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Mon Nov 28, 2016, 06:26 PM

Nov 2016

we may have to await inauguration.

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)

2. In years, many rules will be added to not allow this to happen again

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Mon Nov 28, 2016, 06:27 PM

Nov 2016

However for this term, were in new territory with no rules.

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

3. Surprise suprise!!!!!!!

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Mon Nov 28, 2016, 06:28 PM

Nov 2016

When this Country wakes up,doubtfully,the damage will be so severe to our Nations Agencies,and the Financial disaster so great,we probably will see a lost decade.

This was the 1%er Election or Coupe by the Elites.

kentuck

(111,089 posts)

4. I agree it is a coup by a small group of corporate elites..

Reply to Wellstone ruled (Reply #3)

Mon Nov 28, 2016, 06:29 PM

Nov 2016

..led by Donald Trump. The lid has been taken off the cookie jar.

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

5. Hearst tryed it once,

Reply to kentuck (Reply #4)

Mon Nov 28, 2016, 06:37 PM

Nov 2016

but,some Cowboy shoved it up the Wealthy's butt. Bernie Sanders had the chance to do a Teddy Roosevelt,but the System prevented that for happening.

The noise will drowned out all the clutter on April 15 2018.

kentuck

(111,089 posts)

6. Perhaps it is a flaw within our Constitution?

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Mon Nov 28, 2016, 08:24 PM

Nov 2016

Our Founders would not have known what impact technology and social media might have in the future of our country?

Two times, out of the last 5 elections, the popular vote winner for President has lost the Presidency due to the electoral college vote. It has become too common.

Not only is the "electoral college" a possible flaw in our Constitution, but the idea that there are "checks and balances" to somehow protect our citizenry is also a flaw?

It needs to be fixed, in my opinion.

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