Post by danreller on Nov 19, 2015 10:12:44 GMT -6
There are a lot of discussions these days concerning the upcoming presidential elections next year. Discussions include: the Economy, Government Regulations, Gun Control, Immigration, Taxes, Entitlement Programs, Abortion, Health Care, Budget, National Debt, Crime, Education, Free Trade, etc… Whether Democrat or Republican originated, and where it concerns the issues above, it’s all smoke and mirrors.
First, the President doesn’t have that much power. Among the things they can do: They appoint Cabinet Members for the Executive Departments (Agriculture, Defense, Education, Energy, etc…). They appoint heads of Federal Offices. They are the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and make decisions concerning military actions. They appoint Supreme Court members if a position becomes available. They issue Executive Orders for Federal Rules and Regulations usually in emergency situations or in the last years of their presidency. They have persuasive influence over public opinion on actions that Congress (House and Senate) may vote on. They have the power to pardon and give amnesty to individuals or groups. They can call up the National Guard in disasters.
Second, It’s Congress - the House of Representative and Senators that have the power to make changes in our laws and regulations. They are the ones to propose and pass bills that change the things listed above in the 1st paragraph. The President can veto proposed issues that come up to him, but, Congress can vote to override and pass those anyway if desired.
Third, the Republicans have had control of the Senate since Nov 2014 and the House since Nov 2010. They probably will have control of Congress until 2022. Republicans also have the majority control of the State Legislatures and Governorships.
My question is… Where’s the reduction in spending, National Debt, abortions, less gun control, government regulations, lower taxes, etc…? Shouldn’t they be legislating laws to sway those things listed in the 1st paragraph? As a disclaimer, I am neither Democrat nor Republican (I used to be a registered Republican). I’m just trying to make a point. Political promises are just banter.
First, the President doesn’t have that much power. Among the things they can do: They appoint Cabinet Members for the Executive Departments (Agriculture, Defense, Education, Energy, etc…). They appoint heads of Federal Offices. They are the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and make decisions concerning military actions. They appoint Supreme Court members if a position becomes available. They issue Executive Orders for Federal Rules and Regulations usually in emergency situations or in the last years of their presidency. They have persuasive influence over public opinion on actions that Congress (House and Senate) may vote on. They have the power to pardon and give amnesty to individuals or groups. They can call up the National Guard in disasters.
Second, It’s Congress - the House of Representative and Senators that have the power to make changes in our laws and regulations. They are the ones to propose and pass bills that change the things listed above in the 1st paragraph. The President can veto proposed issues that come up to him, but, Congress can vote to override and pass those anyway if desired.
Third, the Republicans have had control of the Senate since Nov 2014 and the House since Nov 2010. They probably will have control of Congress until 2022. Republicans also have the majority control of the State Legislatures and Governorships.
My question is… Where’s the reduction in spending, National Debt, abortions, less gun control, government regulations, lower taxes, etc…? Shouldn’t they be legislating laws to sway those things listed in the 1st paragraph? As a disclaimer, I am neither Democrat nor Republican (I used to be a registered Republican). I’m just trying to make a point. Political promises are just banter.