8/
That passage brought a tear to my eye. It gives me hope. And this isn’t just about America. The principle applies to every democracy: the executive must remain under the law. If you only watch one thing from The Bulwark, make it this.
7/
“…and that the law be made by parliamentary deliberations. Such institutions may be destined to pass away. But it is the duty of the Court to be last, not first, to give them up.”
6/
In his concurrence, the Chief Justice wrote:
“With all its defects, delays and inconveniences, men have discovered no technique for long preserving free government except that the Executive be under the law…”
5/
That case was also decided 6–3 and dealt with a fundamental question: the relationship between presidential power and the powers Congress can exercise.
2/
Their latest episode focuses on the recent Supreme Court decision. It’s highly informative and clearly explains what the ruling means and why it matters.
https://t.co/9Xh1VFBgt1
1/
If you don’t know it, The Bulwark is a channel run by never-Trumper conservatives. They cover the legal, military, political, and cultural implications of the Trump administration’s actions.
@TheoMediaAI I finally made a full video wihout major compromises because I couldn't get a shot. And it happens to be for my mother's 75th birthday. 🙂
Your videos have been instrumental in learning this stuff, so thanks. Hope you like it.
https://t.co/zgEksWMFM5
Welcome to the first instalment of "North of Abnormal" - a cartoon series for Canadians (and friends of Canadians) watching the democratic dumpster fire south of the border.
We hope you enjoy this second cartoon in our ongoing series "North of Abnormal".
Because sometimes the only thing standing between you and total despair is a good laugh.