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In reply to the discussion: Will Obama do the right thing and veto this travesty of a bill? [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)38. No, but
"So do you think it's okay that Obama supports this bill?"
...are you surprised that he isn't going to veto it?
"If I pushed Feinstein to not vote for it when she supported it then by your logic that's as silly as wanting Obama to not sign it since they both support it. "
If? "Wanting Obama not to sign it" isn't pushing, it's wishing. The OP asked a question about the President vetoing a bill he supports and has given no indication that he plans to veto. Did you see a link or a number in the OP directing people to call the WH to ask him to veto the bill?
From the OP:
Sadly, judging by Obama's past record, he isn't going to send such a message. Rather, he will, much as he did with his support of the NDAA, send a message loud and clear that he doesn't give a rat's ass about our Constitutional rights, and that he completely willing to trample all over them.
This isn't about pushing for "Obama to not sign it." It's resignation.
"As to your 'brilliance' comment, it's just nonsensical. There was nothing incorrect with the statement you quoted."
Really? Where did I say the statement was "incorrect"?
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He voted for it as Sen. Obama in 2008. Why not sign its reauthorization as President?
leveymg
Dec 2012
#51
Does ANY executive branch head (the President) give up power given to the executive branch
kelly1mm
Dec 2012
#3
I actually believe that Kucinich would have given up executive power if elected.
cui bono
Dec 2012
#9
In addition to Harry Reid, John Kerry, and Whitehouse, which Democrats voted for this? Here's a list
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#6
You know neither and your implication appears to be just an attempt at being disruptive.
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#41
You don't support it, eh? And when Obama signs it, I hope you will be ready to explain
Luminous Animal
Dec 2012
#46
Your very short post, void of any coherent argument, seems to suggest that since we voted for him
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#19
Incredible. BEFORE the election, you say, 'shut-up about your pony and get in line'.
Marr
Dec 2012
#50
In addition to Al Franken, Leahy, Wyden, Harkin, and Durbin (*), who voted against it?
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2012
#8
So you are saying that Pres Obama wont do the right thing but it isnt his fault?
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#22
No. He's got to burnish his "tough on terra'" creds. He's a politican first and foremost.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Dec 2012
#43