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demwing

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11. Sure he has the authority

Reply to TBMASE (Reply #5)

Fri Jun 15, 2012, 11:49 PM

Jun 2012

As Chief Executive, determining how the laws of the US are enforced is one of the primary authorities given to the President.

And by giving "the pukes 5 months to attack him over this issue" Obama defines the debate. This is absolutely an issue Obama would rather be discussing. It not only supports the meme that a "Do Nothing" Congress forced him to this path through severe lack of ability to get the damn job done themselves, but everyday spent arguing whether we should punish and deport immigrant soldiers underscores the negative image of Republicans as extremists on immigration.

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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