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Proud Liberal Dem

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2. Repubs seem to be taking offense at how it was done (so far)
Fri Jun 15, 2012, 04:47 PM
Jun 2012

Of course, it's not like Congress was doing (or going to do) anything about it either. Of course, they could always hold a vote on the matter if they want to. The GOP blocked DREAM Act back in 2010, which (I believe) would have done the same thing).

Did I understand this correctly? [View all] SoutherDem Jun 2012 OP
bipassing congress in this issue is probably going to hurt Obama TBMASE Jun 2012 #1
I won't disagree that bypassing Congress isn't the ideal thing to do. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #3
bad precedent to set TBMASE Jun 2012 #5
Sure he has the authority demwing Jun 2012 #11
Using that logic, a republican president could simply not enforce IRS rules regarding TBMASE Jun 2012 #16
Whats your point? demwing Jun 2012 #17
I guess the law doesn't matter any more TBMASE Jun 2012 #20
Guess whatever you like, the President acted within his powers /nt demwing Jun 2012 #21
I just remember a time when people were complaining about signing statements TBMASE Jun 2012 #22
I bet you would be agreeing with your hypothetical republican president Kingofalldems Jun 2012 #23
This message was self-deleted by its author TBMASE Jun 2012 #24
The president can't fucking win for losing. He does nothing because Congress blocks Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #18
Where is the "Like" button? GoCubsGo Jun 2012 #26
You are exactly right! Thank you so much! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2012 #27
Here's a link Tx4obama Jun 2012 #28
lol. Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, just moved from the Mittens has a chance column to the fat chance grantcart Jun 2012 #9
Yep, I know at least Colorado ain't going red. joshcryer Jun 2012 #10
I agree. This will further cement Obama's base before coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #25
Nah, Obama keeps saying we have a "Do Nothing" Congress demwing Jun 2012 #12
Not this congress leftynyc Jun 2012 #30
Repubs seem to be taking offense at how it was done (so far) Proud Liberal Dem Jun 2012 #2
Congress has been grid locked for several decades on this issue. truedelphi Jun 2012 #4
Huh? caraher Jun 2012 #6
+1 Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #7
It's a rather mainstream meme. truedelphi Jun 2012 #8
I disagree graham4anything Jun 2012 #31
One of the big problems though that mere taxation truedelphi Jun 2012 #32
I don't think Romney holds any position that isn't liquid. joshcryer Jun 2012 #13
Is Rmoney for or against it this hour? Give him 5 minutes to change his position. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #14
The actions that candidates are accused of as being political - don't bother me EXCEPT Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #15
Agreed! n/t hrmjustin Jun 2012 #19
Spam deleted by OKNancy (MIR Team) aman_80 Jun 2012 #29
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