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> He can't --- at least not legally.

Laws only matter if you can enforce them. That is the somewhat concerning situation; he’s going to pursue an agenda with few checks and balances. “Oh, it’s illegal? So what?” If there are no consequences, the law is meaningless.




It's illegal to hire undocumented immigrants. Ever hear Trump suggest prosecuting those who do? Trump ignores laws that are not convenient for him.


> Trump ignores laws that are not convenient for him.

That is what I was alluding to. I apologize if my thesis was not clear. It makes for a dangerous and volatile operating environment for the citizenry.


Welcome to fascism.




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