Season 2, Episode 19: Trustees or Delegates?
For the first time in President Obama’s presidency, Congress has overridden a veto.
October 4, 2016
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Season 2, Episode 19: Trustees or Delegates?
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Summary
In the wake of Congress passing, overriding President Obama's veto on, and then regretting the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, we're examining the roles of our representatives. In 2016, should our leaders act as trustees, exercising independent judgment, or delegates, conforming to the will of the populace? But first, we talk about Colombian voters' rejection of the FARC peace agreement, the continued violence and breakdown of diplomacy in Syria, and, of course, Donald Trump's taxes. We end on a much lighter note: Sarah's trip to Disney World. Can you help her family find a better trip hashtag?
Show Notes:
Colombian Voters Reject FARC Peace Deal
Diplomacy Breakdown in Syria
Donald Trump's Taxes
International Lawyers: Don't Let Americans Sue Saudi Arabia
The Consequences of JASTA
Congress Somehow Blames President Obama for JASTA
The Unbelievable Idiocy of Congress
Trustees vs. Delegates
Majority Vote Rules: Advocating for the Delegate Model
The Reality of Modern Representation
Was Obama vs. Romney a Trustee vs. Delegate Contest?
Trustee vs. Delegate: A False Binary?
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