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(60,536 posts) Wed Jan 9, 2013, 01:53 PM Jan 2013

Biden On Guns: Executive Order Is On The Table [View all]

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Biden On Guns: Executive Order Is On The Table

IGOR BOBIC 12:09 PM EST, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 9, 2013

Prior to meeting with gun victims and safety groups on Wednesday, Vice President Joe Biden said that a White House commission on gun violence was weighing all available means to reform laws in the wake of the Newtown, Conn. mass shooting -- including executive orders the President may issue in addition to legislative remedies already sought.

"The president is going to act," Biden said. "Executive order, executive action that can be taken, we haven't decided what that is yet. But we're compiling it all with the help of the attorney general and all the rest of the cabinet members as well as legislative action, we believe, is required."

Biden is scheduled to meet with gun owners and representatives of the National Rifle Association, the country's powerful gun lobby, on Thursday. Mark Glaze, director of Michael Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns, told TPM last week that Biden's taskforce may present its recommendations to the President even earlier than expected.

“We had been led to believe their report would come by end of January, but we’re hearing they may want to have something out by January 15, even quicker than expected," he said.

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Biden On Guns: Executive Order Is On The Table [View all] DonViejo Jan 2013 OP

K and R for all the Alex Jones fans Kingofalldems Jan 2013 #1

K and R of the Alex Jones Fans n/t Pachamama Jan 2013 #42

Okay, then, just for them: freshwest Jan 2013 #81

I have a problem with issuing 'executive orders' on this... TheProgressive Jan 2013 #2

Discussion? okay. mac56 Jan 2013 #3

Anwar al- Awlaki TheProgressive Jan 2013 #10

Didn't he renounce his citizenship and EC Jan 2013 #15

Type this in your Internet Search 'obama can assassinate americans' TheProgressive Jan 2013 #21

lol...that search should get you targeted. didact Jan 2013 #108

Yeah, American citizens that don't associate with terrorists are safe. nt Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #24

Define "terrorist" demwing Jan 2013 #27

I'm not paranoid enough to believe the government is targeting the average Joe... Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #99

Let's just throw away due process and the Geneva conventions while we're at it. Ash_F Jan 2013 #58

I understand your frustrations. Please read my reply above. Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #100

Your lack of qualms comes from ignorance Ash_F Jan 2013 #102

The problem there is ... Akoto Jan 2013 #4

Since when is telling the truth a 'pot-shot'? TheProgressive Jan 2013 #11

But therein lies the problem. WeekendWarrior Jan 2013 #49

Let me re-phrase... these are 'facts'... TheProgressive Jan 2013 #50

But whose facts? WeekendWarrior Jan 2013 #53

What facts are you questioning? TheProgressive Jan 2013 #62

Obama should executive order that all legal guns are WMD & treat them like terrorists are treated graham4anything Jan 2013 #5

Executive Order mpdog Jan 2013 #33

I see what you're saying brew987 Jan 2013 #48

This site is getting way out there lately Mojorabbit Jan 2013 #80

+1 n/t Ashgrey77 Jan 2013 #86

Sarcasm mpdog Jan 2013 #93

My first amendment right is violated by some stupid ass reading of 2nd by corrupt court graham4anything Jan 2013 #63

So you'll just say screw the rule of law? NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #75

all we need is a new interpretation by a different court-by end of Hillary45, in 2025 graham4anything Jan 2013 #90

Rights mpdog Jan 2013 #95

yes, a gun stops me from breathing graham4anything Jan 2013 #96

For someone who has stopped breathing... NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #110

Well, if 'TheProgressive' sez so... nt onehandle Jan 2013 #7

I appreciate your deep and thoughtful comment...(?) TheProgressive Jan 2013 #13

It will be interesting to see what he can do. The scope of Executive Orders is limited. Xithras Jan 2013 #28

Thanks for your thoughtful input... TheProgressive Jan 2013 #36

what executive order are you referring to where he CitizenPatriot Jan 2013 #46

Not an executive order... TheProgressive Jan 2013 #47

It would be more helpful if you make a claim CitizenPatriot Jan 2013 #65

Here ya go... TheProgressive Jan 2013 #70

I'm sure that President Obama and billh58 Jan 2013 #85

Well Bill... TheProgressive Jan 2013 #88

Thanks again for your billh58 Jan 2013 #92

It seems.... TheProgressive Jan 2013 #103

Let's see... billh58 Jan 2013 #104

You are correct. He can only do certain things. Jennicut Jan 2013 #38

I gotta agree wuth you on this. Great Caesars Ghost Jan 2013 #51

I doubt the House of Representatives would let it stand anyways. bubbayugga Jan 2013 #56

No one knows what EO he could issue...my point is that great care must be taken. TheProgressive Jan 2013 #61

I agree. I am uncomfortable with the recent tendency toward executive orders. razorman Jan 2013 #67

100% in agreement. amandabeech Jan 2013 #74

I'm surprised at this, Waiting For Everyman Jan 2013 #6

If he does nothing DonCoquixote Jan 2013 #8

I agree, and I'm not against him doing it. Waiting For Everyman Jan 2013 #19

Good. nt. Warren Stupidity Jan 2013 #9

Indeed. They're long past due for a fucking (metaphorically.) nt Chorophyll Jan 2013 #16

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #66

Neither was chimpy shrub but you didn't have any problem at all ChisolmTrailDem Jan 2013 #69

K&R SunSeeker Jan 2013 #12

This will not end well Redford Jan 2013 #14

Agreed... Coyote_Tan Jan 2013 #30

I agree obama2terms Jan 2013 #73

The clips will probably be limited to 95 rounds. ErikJ Jan 2013 #17

You said clips!!11!!1!1 klook Jan 2013 #37

K&R nt Chorophyll Jan 2013 #18

Ram it down their throat mwrguy Jan 2013 #20

Exactly correct...the time for "conversation" with the gun nut assholes is over alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #31

Congress sat on their hands and did nothing after Congresswoman Giffords was shot rightsideout Jan 2013 #22

Good idea if Congress won't act... humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #23

Fast. Walmart meets with him tomorrow and has pulled some gun types off of sales. Sunlei Jan 2013 #25

Walmart's too busy to meet with Biden... DonViejo Jan 2013 #29

Walmart changed their mind today and will meet tomorrow, they are USA top gun seller Sunlei Jan 2013 #40

Thanks for that news, Sunlei! nt DonViejo Jan 2013 #54

Can't create a national gun registry by Executive Order Xithras Jan 2013 #35

They already have some kind of registry?. mexico was asking for the names and addresses. Sunlei Jan 2013 #41

That's where things get tricky. Xithras Jan 2013 #43

Until Congress sends a Bill to Obama, I think this is an excellent idea. Hoyt Jan 2013 #26

Well, nothing's coming out of the House on this, so EO may be the only way Recursion Jan 2013 #57

True. The Republican House will not pass anything that will tick off bigots. Hoyt Jan 2013 #59

You might want this, but christx30 Jan 2013 #118

I think it's a public safety issue riverwalker Jan 2013 #32

My concern is for Obama and Biden. You know Frustratedlady Jan 2013 #34

I worry too. Jennicut Jan 2013 #39

I always worry about that and for their families. Sunlei Jan 2013 #44

My stomach dropped when I saw the headline when I logged on. AngryOldDem Jan 2013 #72

Neocons are already screaming VA_Jill Jan 2013 #45

And approved of guns being taken away after Katrina......... thelordofhell Jan 2013 #52

Post-Katrina, guns were not being taken away ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2013 #55

An executive order that will just be undone by the next (R) president, instead of real reform. Socal31 Jan 2013 #60

The Wingnuts are already freaking out here in Oklahoma Joey Liberal Jan 2013 #64

Oh boy is this great XRubicon Jan 2013 #68

Obama has stated he will do whatever is in his power and if Congress sits on their butts they might Thinkingabout Jan 2013 #71

Excellent, All Necessary First Steps Toward Repealing The 2nd Amendment - Thank You Joe! cantbeserious Jan 2013 #76

Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #77

This will probably get me banned, but the truth is often an invitation to hate: fiddlesticks Jan 2013 #78

all the gov can do is hit the dealers larkrake Jan 2013 #79

Per the video: they're meeting with the NRA and GOA, listening to them, too. freshwest Jan 2013 #82

GUESS WHAT? Gunowner Rights Protected By ObamaCare... freshwest Jan 2013 #83

Youtube version CNN Secret Gun Provision Hidden In Obamacare: freshwest Jan 2013 #84

Interesting, since our pediatrician ask about general hazards in and around the home. Claybrains Jan 2013 #107

What slippery slope? Only slippery for those who carpet their home with banana peels. freshwest Jan 2013 #109

I agree with you. It should be ask. nt Claybrains Jan 2013 #113

I didn't say it should be. It's what the law states, CT hysteria to the contrary. freshwest Jan 2013 #114

ok ok for christ's sake. I see your point. jeez Claybrains Jan 2013 #120

What made you say slippery slope? It sounded like you were against gun control. freshwest Jan 2013 #121

Easy Trigger, I read the thread and picked the term from there. Claybrains Jan 2013 #122

I know how to interpret tbis. I have experience in the field. So... DevonRex Jan 2013 #115

Thank you. Thus the ACA, etc. is not a tool to go after gun owners. EOM. freshwest Jan 2013 #116

EO is probably the only option. Dr_Scholl Jan 2013 #87

executive order =/= law. n/t D23MIURG23 Jan 2013 #89

The sooner the better, to stem all this absurd & obscene hoarding & stockpiling of guns ~nt 99th_Monkey Jan 2013 #91

When does Dumbass Gun Nut 1776 begin? jpak Jan 2013 #94

When it does, I know I'll be glad we have the NDAA. nt Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #101

When they run out of Cheetos! freshwest Jan 2013 #117

the man has guts... actslikeacarrot Jan 2013 #97

The threat or execution of an "Executive Order" is going to feed the paranoia ....big time. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #98

To Hell With The 2nd Amendment Red Sox Jan 2013 #105

mmhmm RandiFan1290 Jan 2013 #106

And a fond farewell billh58 Jan 2013 #111

Then, of course that will take a constitution convention Great Caesars Ghost Jan 2013 #112

And then him and Biden would be impeached, and rightfully so Ter Jan 2013 #119

Someone tell me Skyline Jan 2013 #123

I believe that billh58 Jan 2013 #124

We certainly hope that you billh58 Jan 2013 #125

good for Biden to say that samsingh Jan 2013 #126