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krispos42

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7. "overbearing rulemaking by unelected bureaucrats"

Reply to onehandle (Original post)

Thu Dec 8, 2011, 03:12 AM

Dec 2011

As opposed to the reckless deregulation by unelected lobbyists?

If Congresscritter Poe's opinion of how regulators craft regulations is that fucking ignorant, then Critter Poe only has himself to blame. There are a multitude of avenues available to him to actually find out how this shit works, including calling up a bureaucrat and ASKING.

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House Passes Bill To Grant Congress Veto Power Over White House Rules [View all] onehandle Dec 2011 OP

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Well, Congress couldn't override the veto, because the measure would not have been signed into law. MADem Dec 2011 #12

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"overbearing rulemaking by unelected bureaucrats" krispos42 Dec 2011 #7

Some of these assholes really have no business being in Congress Hutzpa Dec 2011 #9

what do you mean oldhippydude Dec 2011 #14

lol Hutzpa Dec 2011 #16

With a 9% approval rating, you would think Rex Dec 2011 #10

They have to try and pass it now. Seems futile but applegrove Dec 2011 #11

when you have oldhippydude Dec 2011 #15

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When the regulators regulate ezmerelda39 Dec 2011 #17

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Thanks for clearing up that gray area The Wizard Dec 2011 #20

I hear they also plan to pass a bill mandating that the President wear boxer shorts. JoePhilly Dec 2011 #21

lol! deacon Dec 2011 #23

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Ask me after the decision on the health care measure. nt amandabeech Dec 2011 #27