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		tw04 on June 17, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Justice Department to propose limiting internet fi... A convenient excuse for what? The president doesn't need an excuse to sign an executive order, he needs exactly 0 permission from anyone to do it. This isn't some new law drafted by congress that needs political cover to move through the process, it's an executive order.

A4ET8a8uTh0 on June 17, 2020 | [–]

I think I am going to stop here. I am not sure you are open to a discussion.

g-b-r on June 17, 2020 | [–]

If he cares for re-election, he still needs excuses from time to time...

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