/dev/null Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Obama's latest end around Congress on the Immigration thing got me thinking. Do we even need a Congress anymore when the President can pick and choose which laws he/she wants to enforce? I know there's stuff about Congress and separation of powers in that silly old Constipation thingy written by dead white guys a couple thousand years ago. But who even pays attention to the Constellation anyways? All of lifes woes can be solved via Executive Order. But then again maybe we should keep Congress as like a backup QB. Just in case a Republican ever gets elected again we'll need some kind of check on the egregious abuse of power in the hands of a single person. What say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RI Bills Fan Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Overreact much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Overreact much? Quit being so partisan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Congress and system isn't defective the players are. Problem is the prez thinks he's a King not a president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinga Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 None of the Constipation applies to Obummer!!! He has stepped down from above to show us "the way"!!! And will rule for as long as he deems us worthy of him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 One obscure blogger's opinion: http://jonareeves6127.blogspot.com/2012/06/his-royal-majesty-king-obama.html "With the President's latest political move he further seeks to divide this nation along political and ideological lines.The President, seeks to circumvent congressional authority by signing an executive order to cease deportation of illegal immigrants who are here because of illegal actions of their parents. Without question, this is a cleaver political move on President Obama's part designed to trap Mitt Romney, on the issue of immigration reform. The liberals in this country no doubt view this latest policy from the Present as even more proof that Obama, has thus far has been, and continues to be a benevolent President. I would remind the President's loyal liberal followers that by bypassing Congress, and choosing to impose his political will by issuing an executive order the President has in affect set himself up as a king therefore, who needs congress, when you have King Obama? This attitude from Obama, is not surprising and really, nothing new, after all, the President has already mocked the Supreme Count and has almost dared the Supreme Court to over turn his health care mandate. The President, has said in the past that if he couldn't get a policy through Congress, then he would see what policy, could be accomplished without Congress. I would remind King Obama's loyal liberal subjects, that a king rules as he will and his will is law.Liberals for now, see their would be king,as caring and a very benevolent leader at least for them. I would remind liberals however, that their kind caring benevolent ruler today, may be a terrible tyrant tomorrow. Almost 236 years ago now, thirteen British colonies decided they no longer wished to be subject to the whims of the will of a king and after a long hard fought American revolution a new free and independent nation was born. I believe it may be time for an ideological American revolution the success of such a revolution will be determined at the ballot box in November with the out come of the next election. Americans, will have to decide if the want to continue to live as a free and independent people or bow their knee and be subject to the will of King Obama. I hope most of the American people will make the right choice for I believe the future of this free nation now hangs in the balance and the American people must again decide what kind of America, they wish to live in. As Always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on." Posted by jonareeves6127 at 6:29 AM Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 Overreact much? How am I over reacting? If the Executive Branch can wield this type of authority what purpose does the Legislative Branch serve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 How am I over reacting? If the Executive Branch can wield this type of authority what purpose does the Legislative Branch serve? Keeping up the facade of a Representative Republic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill1 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Congress can be quite annoying sometimes. Whether a Republican or Democrat is in the White House, Congress always seems to be in the way of the his plan. What we need to do is abolish all of this procedural garbage and maybe then we might see a little more action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Congress can be quite annoying sometimes. Whether a Republican or Democrat is in the White House, Congress always seems to be in the way of the his plan. What we need to do is abolish all of this procedural garbage and maybe then we might see a little more action. I'm not familiar with your short posting history, so tell me, are you serious or just being sarcastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 Congress can be quite annoying sometimes. Whether a Republican or Democrat is in the White House, Congress always seems to be in the way of the his plan. What we need to do is abolish all of this procedural garbage and maybe then we might see a little more action. What procedural garbage do you mean? Voting on stuff? Allowing the gentleman from West Bumfvck, Kentucky 5 minutes to speak? Congress is supposed to be slow and deliberative. Executive Branch is the Hot Pockets® Ding Gotta Go! Branch Legislative Branch is the Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove plastic from potatoes. Slit remaining items. Cook 35 minutes. Stir Potatoes and cook another 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving branch Judicial Branch is the what's all these squiggles on the box about calories, fat, and sodium branch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 King Obama: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2012/0616/Obama-immigration-order-Does-audacity-of-hope-mean-unchecked-presidential-power “This isn’t about immigration but about constitutional order,” says Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, a conservative-leaning think tank. “One problem is that even Democrats in Congress now have no right to complain about future usurpations – they might as well all go home and have Napoleon run the country.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Overreact much? Yeah, man. It's not like he lawfully removed a half-dozen US attorney's that serve at his pleasure. Just chillax, dude. How am I over reacting? If the Executive Branch can wield this type of authority what purpose does the Legislative Branch serve? They're the one's that debate. Kind of like at the UN. Congress can be quite annoying sometimes. Whether a Republican or Democrat is in the White House, Congress always seems to be in the way of the his plan. What we need to do is abolish all of this procedural garbage and maybe then we might see a little more action. That's by design. Rapid action is generally far more dangerous than inaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinga Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 What we may be witnessing is the usurpation of a Republic, and the beginning of tyranny in the form of a dictatorship under Obama. History has shown repeatedly how one individual, once elected, begins an assault on the other branches of government, literally over running them with their own mandates and doctrines. Eventually, it reaches the point that they simply disband the other branches in favor of a totalitarian regime under themselves. There is much more at stake to the American People than "just an election". This could be the end of what little liberty and freedom we still have. Next step will be to force early retirement by the Supremes under the threat of increasing their numbers, and packing the court with his people who will further his goals... Congress, if they continue to allow this, is already meaningless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 What we may be witnessing is the usurpation of a Republic, and the beginning of tyranny in the form of a dictatorship under Obama. I wouldn't go that far. Obama doesn't want to set up his own dictatorship but he is paving the way for somebody in the future to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) I wouldn't go that far. Obama doesn't want to set up his own dictatorship but he is paving the way for somebody in the future to do so. Exactly right. Each azzmunch that gets in office points to the precedent set by the previous azzmunch as a clear right to expand the powers of the executive branch. There truly is no end in sight - other than it'll take a decent sized national calamity for the POTUS-of-the-moment to declare martial law and it'll be all over. Suitcase bomb, cargo ship nuke, anthrax by midnight piper cub flyover of Manhattan/DC/LA/Chicago/Philly. Hell, it might not even take that if New Orleans gets wiped out again by a Force 5 or the Canary Islands caldera rips loose. We're frogs in a pot of water that is ever increasing in temperature. We went pretty quickly from The Patriot Act being a threat and must be repealed to where now it's wall paper and the NSA is snooping harder than ever and from Gitmo must be closed to where the current Oval Office Occupant has a personal kill list, a bandoleer of drone missiles, and a hall pass from the USAG that says shoot any American that you think is a "threat." Wait till the next guy gets in. He'll put GPS units in all the "free" Medicare Hover'Rounds and make going to church mandatory. Edited June 17, 2012 by Nanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Exactly right. Each azzmunch that gets in office points to the precedent set by the previous azzmunch as a clear right to expand the powers of the executive branch. There truly is no end in sight - other than it'll take a decent sized national calamity for the POTUS-of-the-moment to declare martial law and it'll be all over. Suitcase bomb, cargo ship nuke, anthrax by midnight piper cub flyover of Manhattan/DC/LA/Chicago/Philly. Hell, it might not even take that if New Orleans gets wiped out again by a Force 5 or the Canary Islands caldera rips loose. We're frogs in a pot of water that is ever increasing in temperature. We went pretty quickly from The Patriot Act being a threat and must be repealed to where now it's wall paper and the NSA is snooping harder than ever and from Gitmo must be closed to where the current Oval Office Occupant has a personal kill list, a bandoleer of drone missiles, and a hall pass from the USAG that says shoot any American that you think is a "threat." Wait till the next guy gets in. He'll put GPS units in all the "free" Medicare Hover'Rounds and make going to church mandatory. Maybe it's already in the works ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARCELL DAREUS POWER Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 we need to get rid of the 60 rule in the senate. senate should also be every 4 years, not six... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 Maybe it's already in the works ... I feel stupider for visiting that site Stupid enough in fact to respond to an MDP post... we need to get rid of the 60 rule in the senate. senate should also be every 4 years, not six... I'd rather repeal the 17th Amendment and return the original intent of the Senate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 we need to get rid of the 60 rule in the senate. senate should also be every 4 years, not six... ...until the Republicans have 51 Senate seats and the White House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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