Fantastic observations. And these laws are a heck of a lot more memorable and effective than those 40-whatever written by some dude 20 plus years ago. These are the ones that actually work.
This is exactly how I am experiencing Trump - unequivocal use of and comfort with the notion of power. Excellent piece which serves concurrently as a Guide to Executive Power 101.
Great summation, one term Presidents like Polk can be very effective and transformational. Trump is re writing the play book and we need to be aware the ground in shifting.
“I’m slapping 25% tariff on all goods from Canada as soon as I enter office”
Didn’t do it
“Saturday, Feb 1st I am slapping 25% “tariffs on Canada and Mexico”
Didn’t do it
“Tuesday Feb 3rd I’m slapping 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, but only 10% on Canadian energy”
White House spokesman: “it seems the Canadians misunderstood some of the language around tariffs “
“I spoke to Canada and Mexico and am delaying tariffs until March 1st”
Canada: “sure you are….hey, we will put up more border security to stop the 1% of fentanyl that crosses into the USA, but how about you take a look at the 95% of illegal firearms that come from your side and get your act together?
And we see you trying to secure rare earth mineral from Ukraine. You better, because if you squeeze Canada we can deny you all of our rare earth minerals and , literally, shut off the lights in Minnesota that are primarily powered by Canada hydro electricity.
We may not be able to win an economic war, but if you take us on beware China waiting to swoop in and cut you down. Divide and Conquer North America. What do you think will happen if China offers us a better deal for our resources? Don’t back your best neighbour into that kind of corner and make us have to choose.
At least the Governor of Kentucky has a clear head.
Nice article. Could we apply these lessons to restraints on power like the Senate and House. Could we apply these ideas to further strengthening domestic and international systems? Can the developed systems be used against this type of power?
Fantastic observations. And these laws are a heck of a lot more memorable and effective than those 40-whatever written by some dude 20 plus years ago. These are the ones that actually work.
Nicely written.
This is exactly how I am experiencing Trump - unequivocal use of and comfort with the notion of power. Excellent piece which serves concurrently as a Guide to Executive Power 101.
Great summation, one term Presidents like Polk can be very effective and transformational. Trump is re writing the play book and we need to be aware the ground in shifting.
#1 “say it, mean it, do it”
“I’m slapping 25% tariff on all goods from Canada as soon as I enter office”
Didn’t do it
“Saturday, Feb 1st I am slapping 25% “tariffs on Canada and Mexico”
Didn’t do it
“Tuesday Feb 3rd I’m slapping 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, but only 10% on Canadian energy”
White House spokesman: “it seems the Canadians misunderstood some of the language around tariffs “
“I spoke to Canada and Mexico and am delaying tariffs until March 1st”
Canada: “sure you are….hey, we will put up more border security to stop the 1% of fentanyl that crosses into the USA, but how about you take a look at the 95% of illegal firearms that come from your side and get your act together?
And we see you trying to secure rare earth mineral from Ukraine. You better, because if you squeeze Canada we can deny you all of our rare earth minerals and , literally, shut off the lights in Minnesota that are primarily powered by Canada hydro electricity.
We may not be able to win an economic war, but if you take us on beware China waiting to swoop in and cut you down. Divide and Conquer North America. What do you think will happen if China offers us a better deal for our resources? Don’t back your best neighbour into that kind of corner and make us have to choose.
At least the Governor of Kentucky has a clear head.
Nice article. Could we apply these lessons to restraints on power like the Senate and House. Could we apply these ideas to further strengthening domestic and international systems? Can the developed systems be used against this type of power?