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Season 2, Episode 19: Trustees or Delegates?

Season 2, Episode 19: Trustees or Delegates?

FromPantsuit Politics


Season 2, Episode 19: Trustees or Delegates?

FromPantsuit Politics

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Oct 4, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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?
Released:
Oct 4, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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For anyone discouraged by our current political discourse, Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers bring a nuanced and grace-filled perspective to discussions about politics and news.