How can Elon place people on admin leave?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point. It is foolish to imagine that
A. An enemy is not (at least partially) comprised of brilliant individuals
and
B. An enemy cannot find clever ways to operate within the confines of applicable law.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point. It is foolish to imagine that
A. An enemy is not (at least partially) comprised of brilliant individuals
and
B. An enemy cannot find clever ways to operate within the confines of applicable law.

You seem to be missing the point that Elon is not operating within the confines of the law.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point. It is foolish to imagine that
A. An enemy is not (at least partially) comprised of brilliant individuals
and
B. An enemy cannot find clever ways to operate within the confines of applicable law.

You seem to be missing the point that Elon is not operating within the confines of the law.

Your reasoning is circular. "Things I don't like are illegal, Elon is doing things I don't like, Elon is doing things that are illegal." Apparently your first premise is, uh, wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

Disagree. Sure you can create a position and give them a salary, but then they're subject to our ethics rules. And fed ethics rules are very strict. He'd also need a top secret clearance and it doesn't appear that he has any.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point. It is foolish to imagine that
A. An enemy is not (at least partially) comprised of brilliant individuals
and
B. An enemy cannot find clever ways to operate within the confines of applicable law.

You seem to be missing the point that Elon is not operating within the confines of the law.

Your reasoning is circular. "Things I don't like are illegal, Elon is doing things I don't like, Elon is doing things that are illegal." Apparently your first premise is, uh, wrong.

NP here is better reasoning:

Congress creates laws. Elon cannot go around them. Elon is doing things that are illegal.

Congress is the lawmaking branch of the federal government, not the executive branch. Is civics not being taught in schools anymore? Or maybe Musk's lackeys haven't made it there yet in their schooling. Yes, the President can roll back Regulations, but that isn't the same thing as rolling back laws.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point. It is foolish to imagine that
A. An enemy is not (at least partially) comprised of brilliant individuals
and
B. An enemy cannot find clever ways to operate within the confines of applicable law.

At least B preserves the rule of law. That’s the whole point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point. It is foolish to imagine that
A. An enemy is not (at least partially) comprised of brilliant individuals
and
B. An enemy cannot find clever ways to operate within the confines of applicable law.

You seem to be missing the point that Elon is not operating within the confines of the law.

Your reasoning is circular. "Things I don't like are illegal, Elon is doing things I don't like, Elon is doing things that are illegal." Apparently your first premise is, uh, wrong.

You sound confused. I didn’t say anything about my feelings on the matter, only that Musk is violating the law, which is a statement of fact.

I know you’re emotional and invested in the man’s success, but it seems unhealthy. You should step outside your bubble. Everyone who is not down the rabbit hole on X recognizes what is happening.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point. It is foolish to imagine that
A. An enemy is not (at least partially) comprised of brilliant individuals
and
B. An enemy cannot find clever ways to operate within the confines of applicable law.

You seem to be missing the point that Elon is not operating within the confines of the law.

Your reasoning is circular. "Things I don't like are illegal, Elon is doing things I don't like, Elon is doing things that are illegal." Apparently your first premise is, uh, wrong.

DP. I and many others have set out why Elon’s actions at OPM are. It legal. Feel free to look it up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point. It is foolish to imagine that
A. An enemy is not (at least partially) comprised of brilliant individuals
and
B. An enemy cannot find clever ways to operate within the confines of applicable law.

You seem to be missing the point that Elon is not operating within the confines of the law.

Your reasoning is circular. "Things I don't like are illegal, Elon is doing things I don't like, Elon is doing things that are illegal." Apparently your first premise is, uh, wrong.

DP. I and many others have set out why Elon’s actions at OPM are. It legal. Feel free to look it up.

*are not legal

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point. It is foolish to imagine that
A. An enemy is not (at least partially) comprised of brilliant individuals
and
B. An enemy cannot find clever ways to operate within the confines of applicable law.

You seem to be missing the point that Elon is not operating within the confines of the law.

DP you are missing the point. Trump’s federalist society judges will do what Trump wants done. Even if you get lucky with a judge who is going to enforce the ruling?

Trump and republicans are above the law. The best thing that could happen is if the country breaks up. Talk to a maga. They just foam at the mouth about liberals and leftists. The only hope is to break away from the red states.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point. It is foolish to imagine that
A. An enemy is not (at least partially) comprised of brilliant individuals
and
B. An enemy cannot find clever ways to operate within the confines of applicable law.

You seem to be missing the point that Elon is not operating within the confines of the law.

DP you are missing the point. Trump’s federalist society judges will do what Trump wants done. Even if you get lucky with a judge who is going to enforce the ruling?

Trump and republicans are above the law. The best thing that could happen is if the country breaks up. Talk to a maga. They just foam at the mouth about liberals and leftists. The only hope is to break away from the red states.

Well that just dumb, and, geographically speaking, nonsense. How about Republicans just start obeying the law and honoring the Constitution again and putting competent people in place when they win?

[Anonymous]

Well Elon is African so it makes sense there is a Canadian doing it with him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's a coup

Can you explain this more? I thought a coup was done by the people (January 6th) and not just some dumb foreigner (Elmo).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Trump admin has brilliant lawyers working for them to make this operation as legal as possible. And how hard is it to establish a "Special Assistant to the President" position and put him on nominal salary? Not hard. This kind of thing is done in my state's government all the time. Some industry stooge is suddenly a "Special Assistant to the Governor."

That doesn't give either of them the authority ot break the law.

Everyone seems to be willfully missing the point. It is foolish to imagine that
A. An enemy is not (at least partially) comprised of brilliant individuals
and
B. An enemy cannot find clever ways to operate within the confines of applicable law.

You seem to be missing the point that Elon is not operating within the confines of the law.

DP you are missing the point. Trump’s federalist society judges will do what Trump wants done. Even if you get lucky with a judge who is going to enforce the ruling?

Trump and republicans are above the law. The best thing that could happen is if the country breaks up. Talk to a maga. They just foam at the mouth about liberals and leftists. The only hope is to break away from the red states.

DP. Here in the real world, that doesn't happen. It hasn't in the past and there's no reason to think that would change in the future.

Maybe you think it happens? Now you know. It doesn't.