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The parent isn't objecting to tariffs, as far as I can tell. They're objecting that tariffs, which are a power vested in Congress, are being driven by one man (
by gameman144 1y ago
The parent isn't objecting to tariffs, as far as I can tell. They're objecting that tariffs, which are a power vested in Congress, are being driven by one man (the President) in the executive branch.
- klipt 1y agoCongress has the ability to rein in presidential power. In extreme they can threaten impeachment. Republicans control Congress so they are complicit in what Trump is doing.
- gameman144 1y agoTotally, they have the ability to rein in the executive branch for sure! I think the parent's frustration is very justified (and might even be more valid -- there exists a clear path to not have tariffs imposed by edict, and our representatives just aren't taking it).
- bilbo0s 1y agoIf the people wanted congress to rein in Trump they would not have voted the opposition out. This is very much what we wanted. And we clicked "yes" on the question at every electoral level. I understand everyone's got a little buyer's remorse. At the same time however, if someone clicked through 4 or 5 dialog boxes all saying "Are you sure you want to do X, Y, and Z?" And then, upon the system's execution of X, Y, and Z, suddenly complained that X, Y, and Z are not what they wanted? I don't know? I guess I'm just saying I'd be a bit surprised at their disappointment.