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Originally Posted by theking
I assume that you are aware that even if he were to be elected he would be basically without power as he would be facing a hostile Congress and it is only Congress that can make changes and that controls the purse strings.
Of course the people can make Congress pay attention if they become proactive instead of remaining passive. The real power in this country lies with the people if and when they decide that they really do want a change.
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The President still has to sign every bill...or VETO it. So he wouldn't be without power. But I know what you mean.
However, as Bush and Obama have shown...the President has a lot of backdoor ways to do shit without Congress.
I'm guessing he could pull all of our troops home without their consent. I'm also going to say that he could order his DOJ to stop all federal drug busts.
And who knows...being a guy with no ties to the Republicans or Democrats, maybe he is the guy who could get things done with Congress. God knows Obama hasn't. And if Romney is elected he will have a steep hill to climb with the Democrats.