[oldalum]

I never took it, but I'm guessing that one of the lessons in Leadership 101 is not:

         As a leader, tell your followers to do as you say, not as you do.

Ironic that in another thread, we are urged to evaluate Trump's performance by not paying attention to what he says, what's important is what he does.

[oldalum]

I never took it, but I'm guessing that one of the lessons in Leadership 101 is not:

         As a leader, tell your followers to do as you say, not as you do.

Ironic that in another thread, we are urged to evaluate Trump's performance by not paying attention to what he says, what's important is what he does.

[magnus]

Upcoming showdown?

Ford vs Trump

Surprisingly,  didn't find this on CNN, but instead on Fox News.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ford-te...-this-week

Ford company has sent over their safety protocols and told the White House that everyone visiting wears a mask.   

Stay tuned,  Thursday

[magnus]

Upcoming showdown?

Ford vs Trump

Surprisingly,  didn't find this on CNN, but instead on Fox News.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ford-te...-this-week

Ford company has sent over their safety protocols and told the White House that everyone visiting wears a mask.   

Stay tuned,  Thursday

[dabigv13]

There was an update from Ford earlier today walking it back. Trump has managed to make mask wearing political. His small mind can't fathom appearing weak by wearing a mask at this point.

[dabigv13]

There was an update from Ford earlier today walking it back. Trump has managed to make mask wearing political. His small mind can't fathom appearing weak by wearing a mask at this point.

[76lsjumb]

Still trying to figure out who's Chillingworth and who's Prynne in this whole mask kerfuffle...

[76lsjumb]

Still trying to figure out who's Chillingworth and who's Prynne in this whole mask kerfuffle...

[stupac2]

Still trying to figure out who's Chillingworth and who's Prynne in this whole mask kerfuffle...

No one is either, that's an absurd metaphor.

[stupac2]

Still trying to figure out who's Chillingworth and who's Prynne in this whole mask kerfuffle...

No one is either, that's an absurd metaphor.

[76lsjumb]

Still trying to figure out who's Chillingworth and who's Prynne in this whole mask kerfuffle...

No one is either, that's an absurd metaphor.

No more absurd than the fact that a thread entitled "Pence disobeys Mayo's instructions to wear mask" is still going after all this time... :-)

[76lsjumb]

Still trying to figure out who's Chillingworth and who's Prynne in this whole mask kerfuffle...

No one is either, that's an absurd metaphor.

No more absurd than the fact that a thread entitled "Pence disobeys Mayo's instructions to wear mask" is still going after all this time... :-)

[2006alum]

No more absurd than the fact that a thread entitled "Pence disobeys Mayo's instructions to wear mask" is still going after all this time... :-)

This thread would have no reason to keep going if those in charge of enforcing our laws didn't insist on violating them:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/CNBCPolitics/status/1263203883951718402?s=20[/tweet]

[2006alum]

No more absurd than the fact that a thread entitled "Pence disobeys Mayo's instructions to wear mask" is still going after all this time... :-)

This thread would have no reason to keep going if those in charge of enforcing our laws didn't insist on violating them:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/CNBCPolitics/status/1263203883951718402?s=20[/tweet]

[magnus]

And it's back on!

---

No more absurd than the fact that a thread entitled "Pence disobeys Mayo's instructions to wear mask" is still going after all this time... :-)

Welcome to The Cardboard. =)

(i recognize I may not have enough capital on this site to properly deliver that quip, so hopefully this comment will ensure no one thinks that I think that 76lsjumb is a newb.)

[magnus]

And it's back on!

---

No more absurd than the fact that a thread entitled "Pence disobeys Mayo's instructions to wear mask" is still going after all this time... :-)

Welcome to The Cardboard. =)

(i recognize I may not have enough capital on this site to properly deliver that quip, so hopefully this comment will ensure no one thinks that I think that 76lsjumb is a newb.)

[82 Card]

This thread would have no reason to keep going if those in charge of enforcing our laws didn't insist on violating them:


[tweet]https://twitter.com/CNBCPolitics/status/1263203883951718402?s=20[/tweet]

If Trump is on official duty, the state law would not apply to him. However, best practice for any Federal entity is to follow local law and custom to the extent that it can be done without breaking federal law or compromising the mission. Good rule of thumb is, don't be an A-hole if there's any way to avoid it.

[82 Card]

This thread would have no reason to keep going if those in charge of enforcing our laws didn't insist on violating them:


[tweet]https://twitter.com/CNBCPolitics/status/1263203883951718402?s=20[/tweet]

If Trump is on official duty, the state law would not apply to him. However, best practice for any Federal entity is to follow local law and custom to the extent that it can be done without breaking federal law or compromising the mission. Good rule of thumb is, don't be an A-hole if there's any way to avoid it.

[BostonCard]

And it's back on!

---

No more absurd than the fact that a thread entitled "Pence disobeys Mayo's instructions to wear mask" is still going after all this time... :-)

Welcome to The Cardboard. =)

(i recognize I may not have enough capital on this site to properly deliver that quip, so hopefully this comment will ensure no one thinks that I think that 76lsjumb is a newb.)

Good point. We have a six-year, 134 post, ongoing thread about graphene.

BC

[BostonCard]

And it's back on!

---

No more absurd than the fact that a thread entitled "Pence disobeys Mayo's instructions to wear mask" is still going after all this time... :-)

Welcome to The Cardboard. =)

(i recognize I may not have enough capital on this site to properly deliver that quip, so hopefully this comment will ensure no one thinks that I think that 76lsjumb is a newb.)

Good point. We have a six-year, 134 post, ongoing thread about graphene.

BC

[oldalum]

If Trump is on official duty, the state law would not apply to him.

Why is that?

[oldalum]

If Trump is on official duty, the state law would not apply to him.

Why is that?

[82 Card]

If Trump is on official duty, the state law would not apply to him.

Why is that?

Sovereign immunity. Unless the Federal government says that local laws will apply to it, they don't. There are lots of laws that waive sovereign immunity, such as Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. In the absence of such waiver, local laws cannot be applied to the Federal government. This includes officials of the Federal government acting in their official capacity. It does not include officials of the federal government acting in their personal capacity. For example, it would not apply to the private business dealings of a Government Official, no matter how high they may be.

[82 Card]

If Trump is on official duty, the state law would not apply to him.

Why is that?

Sovereign immunity. Unless the Federal government says that local laws will apply to it, they don't. There are lots of laws that waive sovereign immunity, such as Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. In the absence of such waiver, local laws cannot be applied to the Federal government. This includes officials of the Federal government acting in their official capacity. It does not include officials of the federal government acting in their personal capacity. For example, it would not apply to the private business dealings of a Government Official, no matter how high they may be.

[BostonCard]

Interesting hypothetical question.  If Trump does go to the Ford plant and doesn't wear a mask, and the Michigan AG wanted to be a jerk, could she charge Ford with a violation?  After all, many of the health directives would apply to businesses and Ford doesn't enjoy sovereign immunity.

BC

[BostonCard]

Interesting hypothetical question.  If Trump does go to the Ford plant and doesn't wear a mask, and the Michigan AG wanted to be a jerk, could she charge Ford with a violation?  After all, many of the health directives would apply to businesses and Ford doesn't enjoy sovereign immunity.

BC

[82 Card]

Interesting hypothetical question.  If Trump does go to the Ford plant and doesn't wear a mask, and the Michigan AG wanted to be a jerk, could she charge Ford with a violation?  After all, many of the health directives would apply to businesses and Ford doesn't enjoy sovereign immunity.

BC

That is an interesting question. It's a common tactic to go after the private party host. My guess is that the Feds  and Ford would find some government contract that Ford is working on and claim that the whole trip was a site inspection under that contract and claim the prosecution is interfering with a Federal contract. The problem with that argument is that almost all Federal contracts have a provision requiring the contractor to comply with all laws and regulations. It's not like the reasonable person would think the requirement for masks actually interferes with performance under a Federal contract. Worth a shot for an AG that wants to make a point.

[82 Card]

Interesting hypothetical question.  If Trump does go to the Ford plant and doesn't wear a mask, and the Michigan AG wanted to be a jerk, could she charge Ford with a violation?  After all, many of the health directives would apply to businesses and Ford doesn't enjoy sovereign immunity.

BC

That is an interesting question. It's a common tactic to go after the private party host. My guess is that the Feds  and Ford would find some government contract that Ford is working on and claim that the whole trip was a site inspection under that contract and claim the prosecution is interfering with a Federal contract. The problem with that argument is that almost all Federal contracts have a provision requiring the contractor to comply with all laws and regulations. It's not like the reasonable person would think the requirement for masks actually interferes with performance under a Federal contract. Worth a shot for an AG that wants to make a point.

[dabigv13]

Trump decides against the mask. Also showing off his very unique way of standing here. Wonder if he has some special Michael Jackson in Smooth Criminal shoes to avoid toppling over.

[dabigv13]

Trump decides against the mask. Also showing off his very unique way of standing here. Wonder if he has some special Michael Jackson in Smooth Criminal shoes to avoid toppling over.

[Mick]

If Trump is on official duty, the state law would not apply to him.

Why is that?

Sovereign immunity. Unless the Federal government says that local laws will apply to it, they don't. There are lots of laws that waive sovereign immunity, such as Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. In the absence of such waiver, local laws cannot be applied to the Federal government. This includes officials of the Federal government acting in their official capacity. It does not include officials of the federal government acting in their personal capacity. For example, it would not apply to the private business dealings of a Government Official, no matter how high they may be.

Currently under legal contest: whether Trump (and AOC for that matter) may block Twitter users that they dislike.  Twitter is a private platform, but is temporarily public if a government official uses it to express official views.  Trump's view (and presumably AOC's view) is that he is sharing his private opinions, hence, his opinions are protected free speech.  Others feel differently.

[Mick]

If Trump is on official duty, the state law would not apply to him.

Why is that?

Sovereign immunity. Unless the Federal government says that local laws will apply to it, they don't. There are lots of laws that waive sovereign immunity, such as Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. In the absence of such waiver, local laws cannot be applied to the Federal government. This includes officials of the Federal government acting in their official capacity. It does not include officials of the federal government acting in their personal capacity. For example, it would not apply to the private business dealings of a Government Official, no matter how high they may be.

Currently under legal contest: whether Trump (and AOC for that matter) may block Twitter users that they dislike.  Twitter is a private platform, but is temporarily public if a government official uses it to express official views.  Trump's view (and presumably AOC's view) is that he is sharing his private opinions, hence, his opinions are protected free speech.  Others feel differently.

[2006alum]

His rationale is utterly inane, and a snapshot of much of what is wrong with our country right now:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/weijia/status/1263564288402296834?s=20[/tweet]

[2006alum]

His rationale is utterly inane, and a snapshot of much of what is wrong with our country right now:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/weijia/status/1263564288402296834?s=20[/tweet]

[BostonCard]

If Trump is on official duty, the state law would not apply to him.

Why is that?

Sovereign immunity. Unless the Federal government says that local laws will apply to it, they don't. There are lots of laws that waive sovereign immunity, such as Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. In the absence of such waiver, local laws cannot be applied to the Federal government. This includes officials of the Federal government acting in their official capacity. It does not include officials of the federal government acting in their personal capacity. For example, it would not apply to the private business dealings of a Government Official, no matter how high they may be.

Currently under legal contest: whether Trump (and AOC for that matter) may block Twitter users that they dislike.  Twitter is a private platform, but is temporarily public if a government official uses it to express official views.  Trump's view (and presumably AOC's view) is that he is sharing his private opinions, hence, his opinions are protected free speech.  Others feel differently.

https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/...statements

The DOJ considers Trump's tweets to be official presidential statements.  Trump's (and AOC's) tweets may be protected speech.  But I don't see how that gives him or AOC the right to block others, who share the right to restrict others from exercising their rights to petition the government.

BC

[BostonCard]

If Trump is on official duty, the state law would not apply to him.

Why is that?

Sovereign immunity. Unless the Federal government says that local laws will apply to it, they don't. There are lots of laws that waive sovereign immunity, such as Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. In the absence of such waiver, local laws cannot be applied to the Federal government. This includes officials of the Federal government acting in their official capacity. It does not include officials of the federal government acting in their personal capacity. For example, it would not apply to the private business dealings of a Government Official, no matter how high they may be.

Currently under legal contest: whether Trump (and AOC for that matter) may block Twitter users that they dislike.  Twitter is a private platform, but is temporarily public if a government official uses it to express official views.  Trump's view (and presumably AOC's view) is that he is sharing his private opinions, hence, his opinions are protected free speech.  Others feel differently.

https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/...statements

The DOJ considers Trump's tweets to be official presidential statements.  Trump's (and AOC's) tweets may be protected speech.  But I don't see how that gives him or AOC the right to block others, who share the right to restrict others from exercising their rights to petition the government.

BC

[magnus]

Trump did wear a mask for part of his visit at Ford

[Tweet]https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/1263590651582509058?s=20[/tweet]

[magnus]

Trump did wear a mask for part of his visit at Ford

[Tweet]https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/1263590651582509058?s=20[/tweet]

[oldalum]

looks good on him, he should wear one more often.

[oldalum]

looks good on him, he should wear one more often.