Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Latest Breaking News
In reply to the discussion: Supreme Court says Trump can proceed with plan to spend military funds for border wall construction [View all]turbinetree
(24,720 posts)3. More FEDERALIST SOCIETY BULLSHIT...............................
Whats next social security and medicare................can be privatized...................The House of Representatives don't or have the power to allocate money..................
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
45 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Supreme Court says Trump can proceed with plan to spend military funds for border wall construction [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Jul 2019
OP
Now now, just because military installations need serious infrastructure work and base housing is
Leghorn21
Jul 2019
#2
Silver lining: it is 2.5 billion and that is a drop in the bucket for what a real wall would take
hlthe2b
Jul 2019
#5
I'm speaking from the standpoint of actually achieving a border-wide wall. No way in hell.
hlthe2b
Jul 2019
#15
The law of unintended consequences may play out. A Dem President could then declare
hlthe2b
Jul 2019
#38
Loss on lack of legal standing is almost always never mentioned in a title. Not dramatic.
FredSanderson
Jul 2019
#13
A S.Ct 5-4 party line vote allowing the wall to proceed, even based on standing, is a big deal.
JudyM
Jul 2019
#39
another good reason why dems shouldn't be working with the fascists on the budget deal. nt
yaesu
Jul 2019
#29
His base has already forgotten about his promise that Mexico would pay for it...
crimycarny
Jul 2019
#31
I guess this means the next Democrat can fund medicare for all then without seeking Congressional
cstanleytech
Jul 2019
#33
They always have justices designated to be "on call" for emergencies year round. nt
BumRushDaShow
Jul 2019
#37
This sets a precedent that the executive can use the federal budget as a slush fund
Moral Compass
Jul 2019
#35