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cadoman

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14. don't see how this ends in our favor

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Mar 12, 2025, 10:51 PM

Mar 12

POTUS is Commander in Chief. What other branch would have control over security clearance management? District judge? Makes zero sense structurally.

Remedy for POTUS who cannot be trusted with managing security clearances is impeachment. We don't have the votes for that right now.

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Perkins Coie, law firm targeted by Trump, wins temporary restraining order [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 12 OP

Great news! mcar Mar 12 #1

I know both firms well Henry203 Mar 12 #2

Here's hoping! calimary Mar 13 #16

Just one of countless others DENVERPOPS Mar 12 #3

Nixon's "enemy list" on steroids BumRushDaShow Mar 12 #6

Lawyers DENVERPOPS Mar 12 #7

WOW. Rainman4u2C Mar 12 #13

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I'm willing to bet Perkins Coie has better attorneys than those remaining at the DOJ. flashman13 Mar 12 #5

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Judge Howell has an order out in this case already LetMyPeopleVote Mar 12 #8

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No career DOJ attorney would touch this case and so Bonde's chief of staf/acting No. 3 DOJ official argued this case LetMyPeopleVote Mar 12 #11

No career DOJ attorney would touch this case and so Bonde's chief of staff/acting No. 3 DOJ official argued this case LetMyPeopleVote Mar 12 #12

don't see how this ends in our favor cadoman Mar 12 #14

There is a pesky law that has nothing to do with the "Commander in Chief" BumRushDaShow Mar 13 #15

Where are the other law firms speaking out against this travesty? Gimpyknee Mar 13 #17

Fabulous news! Native Mar 13 #18