Quote:Do realize that part of the problem we're going to have is that Trump is being incredibly useful as a major distraction while the Republicans go do what government breakage they've always wanted to behind the fireworks, as well as helping to stretch their opposition thinner. I'm suspected they'll hold onto him as long as they can, up to the point he does something that actively
Quote:That is the bargain the GOP has with Trump. So watch what congress does as well as Trump.Implementation with deliberate speed. Making sure the eyes and tees are dotted and crossed. But the cost and fallout?
There are ways to comply with the letter of the executive order while still being effective.
Example: Put in a regulation forbidding oil and gas pipelines from crossing navigable waterways. Remove the regulation allowing closed-door hearings into environmental impacts of building oil and gas pipelines. Remove the regulation allowing appeal of refusals to build oil and gas pipelines.
Repeat with appropriate variations across other government departments.
See how long the executive order lasts.
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