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 DealDiplomacy Breakdown in SyriaDonald Trump's TaxesInternational Lawyers: Don't Let Americans Sue Saudi ArabiaThe Consequences of JASTACongress Somehow Blames President Obama for JASTAThe Unbelievable Idiocy of CongressTrustees vs. DelegatesMajority Vote Rules: Advocating for the Delegate ModelThe Reality of Modern RepresentationWas Obama vs. Romney a Trustee vs. Delegate Contest?Trustee vs. Delegate: A False Binary? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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