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This is something that should be governed by legislation (law) —passed by lawmakers, as we've seen in California - not by executive agencies. The FTC, as part o
by tlogan 1y ago
This is something that should be governed by legislation (law) —passed by lawmakers, as we've seen in California - not by executive agencies. The FTC, as part of the executive branch (kinda independent but heavily influenced by the administration in power), shouldn't be in the business of creating new laws.
But I get it now: when Biden directs the FTC to act, it's considered legitimate use of executive power. When Trump directs an agency not to act, it's authoritarian overreach.
- sapphicsnail 1y agoDo you not think the Trump administration is more authoritarian?
- tlogan 1y agoThe Trump administration can arguably be seen as less authoritarian, given its efforts to reduce the size of the federal government and its agencies. His style is certainly authoritarian, but that’s not the same as the actual impact on me, my family, and my community.
- computerthings 1y ago[dead]