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To: donna

“The Republicans in the House and Senate are just standing by while the Executive Branch steals their rightful power”

It is not “theirs”. It is the rightful power of we the people.


13 posted on 07/27/2012 1:24:52 PM PDT by freeangel ( (free speech is only good until someone else doesn't like it)
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To: freeangel
Yes it is. When we elect a "representative" we "delegate" that power to them.

Separation of powers - checks and balances - Legislative/Executive/Judicial

Congress has the sole power to legislate.

"I feel that all people should be able to participate in the Boy Scouts regardless of their sexual orientation."
- Mitt Romney, 1994, former Boy Scouts of America National Executive Board member

14 posted on 07/27/2012 2:19:50 PM PDT by donna ("...gay couples raising kids. That's the American way..." -Mitt Romney)
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