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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: Freeper on March 21, 2013, 06:38:12 PM
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babylonsister (143,382 posts)
Obama turning to executive power to get what he wants
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/03/19/186309/obama-turning-to-executive-power.html#storylink=omni_popular
Obama turning to executive power to get what he wants
President Obama meets with Irish PM Kenny - DC
President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny in the Oval Office of the White House, March 19, 2013. | Olivier Douliery/MCT
By Anita Kumar | McClatchy Newspapers
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama came into office four years ago skeptical of pushing the power of the White House to the limit, especially if it appeared to be circumventing Congress.
Now, as he launches his second term, Obama has grown more comfortable wielding power to try to move his own agenda forward, particularly when a deeply fractured, often-hostile Congress gets in his way.
He’s done it with a package of tools, some of which date to George Washington and some invented in the modern era of an increasingly powerful presidency. And he’s done it with a frequency that belies his original campaign criticisms of predecessor George W. Bush, invites criticisms that he’s bypassing the checks and balances of Congress and the courts, and whets the appetite of liberal activists who want him to do even more to advance their goals.
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In fall 2011, he launched the “We Can’t Wait†campaign, unveiling dozens of policies through executive orders – creating jobs for veterans, adopting fuel efficiency standards and stopping drug shortages – that came straight from his jobs bills that faltered in Congress.
“We’re not waiting for Congress,†Obama said in Denver that year when he announced a plan to reduce college costs. “I intend to do everything in my power right now to act on behalf of the American people, with or without Congress. We can’t wait for Congress to do its job. So where they won’t act, I will.â€
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http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/03/19/186309/obama-turning-to-executive-power.html#storylink=omni_popular
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251295113
Constitutional scholar my ass.
I'm pretty sure the Constitution didn't say you can simply ignore congress when they are the opposing party.
graham4anything (6,325 posts)
1. Good.
As Abraham Lincoln stated,We could not secure the good we did secure if we grasped for more.Lincoln-FDR-LBJ-Carter-Obama. 5 best of all time.LBJ said-Any jackass can kick down a barn but it takes a good carpenter to build one.Hillary45 to continue the President Obama agenda for 8 more years. Michelle Obama/John Schlossberg in 2024
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Response to babylonsister (Original post)Thu Mar 21, 2013, 10:33 AM
sheshe2 (3,400 posts)
2. Yes!
God, give me grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, Courage to change the things which should be changed, and the Wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. Living one day at a time, Enjoying one moment at a time, Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
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Response to babylonsister (Original post)Thu Mar 21, 2013, 11:39 AM
FredStembottom (2,793 posts)
3. As Google likes to say:
"More like this"
I need to bookmark this for the day sometime long from now when a Repuke is in the White House and the DUmmies call him or her a fascist for issuing an EO.
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Legislative
executive
judicial
DUmpmonkeys seem to lose the reason behind those when a "D" is in office.
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When I become president, opening day for "DUmmie season" will be July first and closing day will be June 30.....and spotlighting will be allowed.
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Precedence is a mother****er, lurking DUmbasses. Wait until a Republican is elected. ...with those powers. Don't even open your ****ing mouths.
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Precedence is a mother****er, lurking DUmbasses. Wait until a Republican is elected. ...with those powers. Don't even open your ****ing mouths.
This.
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Response to babylonsister (Original post)
Thu Mar 21, 2013, 03:04 PM
santamargarita (2,585 posts)
5. Take it to the max, Mr. President. Thanks!
Groady!
Not one of them envisions unintended consequences. Do you think they ever think of harm to the party?
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Groady!
Not one of them envisions unintended consequences. Do you think they ever think of harm to the party?
Yeah, but when he goes from executive powers to execute powers......the DUmmies will be silenced first.
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama came into office four years ago skeptical of pushing the power of the White House to the limit, especially if it appeared to be circumventing Congress.
(http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4606581023312024&pid=1.7)
Seriously???
“We’re not waiting for Congress,†Obama said in Denver that year when he announced a plan to reduce college costs
God, these people are stupid.
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babylonsister (143,382 posts)
Obama turning to executive power to get what he wants
and you democracy loving DUmmies are ok with this???
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Well dummies... be careful what you ask for. You just may get it. Then you will own it.