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morningfog

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2. The EO would be effective in the short term. As any possible EO is challenged through

Reply to Avalux (Reply #1)

Sun Oct 6, 2013, 09:39 PM

Oct 2013

the courts, they would work. It would be interesting to see the Supreme COurt rule on use of EOs. I think they have been abused for decades and should be challenged. I also think Obama needs to do anything that isn't illegal to rise above the Teahadists.

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It's time to get out the Executive Order pen [View all] oldtime dfl_er Oct 2013 OP

That, ultimately, will need to happen. Avalux Oct 2013 #1

The EO would be effective in the short term. As any possible EO is challenged through morningfog Oct 2013 #2

It would be in my opinion backed by the 14th amendment but could perhaps be forced back in Thinkingabout Oct 2013 #3