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FrodosPet

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36. That's a big change from just a few months ago

Mon Jan 27, 2014, 10:44 PM

Jan 2014

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024092381

At a Democratic National Committee event at SFJazz, a guest continuously yelled "executive order" during the President's speech, and Obama took the time to respond.

"I'm going to actually pause on this issue because a lot of people have been saying this lately on every problem, which is just, 'Sign an executive order and we can pretty much do anything and basically nullify Congress.'"

Some guests began to applaud Obama but he stopped them, explaining that relying only on executive orders is not a good approach.

"Before everybody starts clapping, that's not how it works. We've got this Constitution, we've got this whole thing about separation of powers. So there is no short-cut to politics, and there’s no short-cut to democracy," he said. "We have to win on the merits of the argument with the American people, as laborious as it seems sometimes…What we have to do is keep on going, keep on pushing, and eventually we move in a better direction."

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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