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Obama, frustrated by Congress, plans unilateral gun control steps
Reuters ^ | 1/01/16

Posted on 01/01/2016 6:38:14 PM PST by Libloather

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"A few months ago, I directed my team at the White House to look into any new actions I can take to help reduce gun violence," Obama said in the address. "And on Monday, I'll meet with our attorney general, Loretta Lynch, to discuss our options."

The Washington Post, citing several individuals briefed on the matter, said Obama and Lynch would finalize executive actions, which do not require congressional approval, that he will unveil next week.

Frustrated by Congress, Obama has vowed to use "whatever power this office holds" to put in place gun control measures.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: banglist; congress; control; guns; obama
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"We know that we can't stop every act of violence," Obama said. "But what if we tried to stop even one? What if Congress did something - anything - to protect our kids from gun violence?"

The Kenyan is arming everyone?

1 posted on 01/01/2016 6:38:14 PM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather

Obola seems determined to hand a landslide election win to Donald Trump


2 posted on 01/01/2016 6:40:37 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The future must not belong to those who deny the true nature of Islam.)
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To: Libloather

Closet homosexual throws tantrum over public rejection. News at 11...


3 posted on 01/01/2016 6:41:24 PM PST by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: Libloather
Obama, frustrated by the American people's elected representatives, plans unilateral gun control steps.

Obama versus America.

Again.

4 posted on 01/01/2016 6:42:10 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: Libloather

“A few months ago, I directed my team at the White House to look into any new actions I can take to help reduce gun violence,”

Keep your thug supporters in prison instead of giving them early release.


5 posted on 01/01/2016 6:42:36 PM PST by ButThreeLeftsDo (Get Ready)
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To: Libloather

Sooooo...
What is Congress and the Judiciary going to do about Obama assuming power to which he is NOT entitled?

*crickets*


6 posted on 01/01/2016 6:43:07 PM PST by Little Ray (How did I end up in this hand basket, and why is it getting so hot?)
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To: Libloather

If he were only an American he might have some knowledge of, and appreciation for, our country and our constitution. But nobody’s going to obey any illegal “orders”


7 posted on 01/01/2016 6:43:11 PM PST by faithhopecharity (Diff tween D's and R's is that the thatD's allow the poor to be corrupt, too. (O. Levant)
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To: Libloather

Gun shots all over my neighborhood last night, New Years.
I’m in a heavily Dem part of S Atlanta John Lewis District.
No crime, no violence, no graffiti here. But apparently all these church going Christians have guns.

I see them both open carry and concealed carry (bulge) at Kroger, Walmart and on the street. No gunshot except into the air New Years. (Hope no bullet came down the wrong spot.)

So the problem is????


8 posted on 01/01/2016 6:44:38 PM PST by spintreebob
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To: Libloather

he’s not frustrated by congress, he’s frustrated by democracy. what we’re seeing right now is a perfect example of why most tyrants are leftists.


9 posted on 01/01/2016 6:45:39 PM PST by JohnBrowdie (http://forum.stink-eye.net)
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“I directed my team at the White House to look into any new actions I can take to help reduce gun violence”

Anger management for the guns?


10 posted on 01/01/2016 6:46:12 PM PST by IAMNO1 (Enough with the divisions. Lets get somebody in there who'll fix this mess.)
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To: Libloather
Bathhouse Barry is frustrated by Congress, eh? Well, take that up with The Founding Fathers. That's EXACTLY how they wanted government to work.

Besides, name one thing John Boehner al-Ohio, Miotch McConnell al-Kentucki or Paul Ryan al-Wisconsin hasn't handed to him on a silver platter.

11 posted on 01/01/2016 6:48:56 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Little Ray

What is Congress and the Judiciary going to do about Obama assuming power to which he is NOT entitled?


At this point they ALL are as much at fault as Obama himself for not taking opposing actions long ago to show this man that he cannot get away with it. Now he thinks he can.


12 posted on 01/01/2016 6:50:21 PM PST by tsowellfan (Cruz/Trump 2016)
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To: Libloather
Obama has vowed to use "whatever power this office holds" to put in place gun control measures.

Well, it sucks to be you then, because The Constitution gives that office no power to legislate.

Jerk.

As if Paul Ryan or Miotch McConnell is going to wield the power WE, The People, delegated to them.

13 posted on 01/01/2016 6:50:54 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Libloather

Nullification is Nigh.


14 posted on 01/01/2016 6:50:56 PM PST by samadams2000 (Someone important make......The Call!)
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To: BenLurkin

There are at least 5 gun stores within 5 miles of my rural place here in southern NH. My neighbors are NOT Obamao fans!!


15 posted on 01/01/2016 6:52:04 PM PST by 4Liberty (Prejudice and generalizations. That's how Collectivists roll......)
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To: Libloather

Bite me, Ubama!


16 posted on 01/01/2016 6:53:10 PM PST by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason and rule of law. Prepare!)
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To: Libloather
He WILL do it, and he WILL succeed. The gutless old party elites will do NOTHING. They probably all agree with him. When Trump or Cruz become POTUS, they better have a field day repealing executive orders. I am not sure the gutless old party elites can be trusted to repeal Obama care either.

Who to despise more, rats or RINOs? I can not figure out which.

17 posted on 01/01/2016 6:54:20 PM PST by Mark17 (Thank God I have Jesus, there's more wealth in my soul than acres of diamonds and mountains of gold)
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To: Libloather

Is there a single Republican who will stand up to this thug?


18 posted on 01/01/2016 6:55:25 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Little Ray

They are going to fund the tyrant and his orders while he attacks the civil rights of law abiding Americans.

BUT HEY, AT LEAST THEY WON’T SHUT DOWN THE GOVERNMENT, BECAUSE EVERYONE KNOWS THAT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYTHING ELSE IN CREATION!

Can’t have the media saying mean things about the GOP. Then they might actually gain some seats and be expected to do something LOL!


19 posted on 01/01/2016 6:56:23 PM PST by chris37 (heartless)
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To: Libloather

Because the people’s representatives be damned! He’s the president of the extreme left wing nuts! He does what he wants!


20 posted on 01/01/2016 7:00:39 PM PST by vpintheak (Death before disarmament!)
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