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Igel

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4. But "ordered" in the sense that I could order you to do something.
Sat Aug 23, 2025, 09:08 PM
Saturday

I got no authority over you so my "order" would be a meaningless and arrogant speech act.

Now, Trump has a bit of influence--political--and politicians at one level often wield that kind of influence. "Unconstitutional"? Probably not.

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