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30. Maybe the comfortable shoes will turn up soon.

Reply to WorseBeforeBetter (Reply #2)

Sun Jan 26, 2014, 05:38 PM

Jan 2014

That could be helpful.

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White House Warns Obama Could Go Around Congress [View all] deminks Jan 2014 OP

But wasn't it bad when Smirky was the Unitary Executive? Lasher Jan 2014 #1

you are freaking kidding aren't you? Whisp Jan 2014 #5

When a president can implement his agenda without congress, it's a good thing hughee99 Jan 2014 #6

It's the right thing to now because, Obama! Lasher Jan 2014 #8

No need for excuses. Good intentions vs. evil intentions. JaneyVee Jan 2014 #11

The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. Lasher Jan 2014 #12

No it's not. It's paved with loose LEGO pieces which you must walk bare footed. JaneyVee Jan 2014 #14

I think that's what the destination must be like, not the path. Lasher Jan 2014 #16

LOL. kairos12 Jan 2014 #35

Depends on what it's being used for. JaneyVee Jan 2014 #10

The end justifies the means, then? Lasher Jan 2014 #15

You and me both Aerows Jan 2014 #21

Guess he found his magic wand. WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2014 #2

Oh no you didn't Phlem Jan 2014 #19

LOL WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2014 #25

Yes, but some of his supporters will have to give up the "he doesn't have a magic wand" hughee99 Jan 2014 #23

I can't wait to hear the rationalization. WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2014 #26

Maybe the comfortable shoes will turn up soon. QC Jan 2014 #30

That's a big change from just a few months ago FrodosPet Jan 2014 #36

Fascinating. Wonder what he wants so badly that he's willing to... WorseBeforeBetter Jan 2014 #37

Lucy... football... MannyGoldstein Jan 2014 #3

O ye of little faith. Lasher Jan 2014 #7

Let it be so, Mr. President fadedrose Jan 2014 #4

As long as what he does puts money into the hands of people who will spend it. bvar22 Jan 2014 #9

I expect this is about pushing the TPP. Marr Jan 2014 #13

I hope that's not the case abelenkpe Jan 2014 #17

to demand expanded economic opportunity? Who's opportunity are we talking about? Phlem Jan 2014 #18

How about getting rid of Race to the Top and Common Core, Obama? liberal_at_heart Jan 2014 #20

"There's nothing the President can do with a GOP congress." 1000words Jan 2014 #22

umm, you did read up thread about him finding his magic wand? Phlem Jan 2014 #28

Wonder if he came across those comfortable walking shoes, too. 1000words Jan 2014 #29

Doh! Phlem Jan 2014 #32

Is this a possibility for the TPP? AzDar Jan 2014 #24

Well, they can't say they haven't been playing an "I dare ya" game with him all these years. nt MADem Jan 2014 #27

The RWNJs have claimed that PBO has been ruling with EO's since January 20th, 2009. And calling for freshwest Jan 2014 #31

As long as it is within the law, he should. Skip Intro Jan 2014 #33

It takes a lot of guts to do that YarnAddict Jan 2014 #34