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elleng

(140,500 posts)
Fri Aug 1, 2025, 10:34 PM Aug 1

9 year old grand daughter asked today:

'Does America have some ground rules that the President cannot do just anything?'

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9 year old grand daughter asked today: (Original Post) elleng Aug 1 OP
And you replied...? jls4561 Aug 1 #1
Her mother likely answered. elleng Aug 1 #2
I'm also happy that kids are thinking. jls4561 Aug 1 #6
Only in the Libertarian fantasy world. usonian Aug 1 #3
WE USED TO Skittles Aug 1 #4
It did until the Supreme Court went rogue right. Baitball Blogger Aug 1 #5
We did at one time, but not anymore. SamKnause Aug 2 #7

elleng

(140,500 posts)
2. Her mother likely answered.
Fri Aug 1, 2025, 10:42 PM
Aug 1

I said I've been wondering what the kids have been thinking, and we're happy they're thinking.

jls4561

(2,635 posts)
6. I'm also happy that kids are thinking.
Fri Aug 1, 2025, 11:54 PM
Aug 1

I’d be happier if some of the so-called adults in Washington would also think once in a while.

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