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Donald Trump Says Gulf of Mexico Will Now Be Called 'Gulf of America.' Congress Is Already Prepping Legislation (people.com)

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[–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 23 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

why is the media giving this idiot the time of day. no it's not called the "gulf of america" and no congress can't do squat about it. it's a stupid distraction from an idiot.

[–] itsonlygeorge@reddthat.com 12 points 17 hours ago

The President is very much a figurehead - he wields no real power whatsoever. He is apparently chosen by the government, but the qualities he is required to display are not those of leadership but those of finely judged outrage. For this reason the President is always a controversial choice, always an infuriating but fascinating character. His job is not to wield power but to draw attention away from it.

https://hitchhikersguidetoearth.fandom.com/wiki/President_of_the_Imperial_Galactic_Government

[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 5 points 19 hours ago

Because people voted for him