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Obama blasts House Republicans over lawsuit threat
Reuters ^ | June 27, 2014 | ROBERTA RAMPTON

Posted on 06/27/2014 11:10:51 AM PDT by reaganaut1

U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday blasted House Republicans who have threatened to sue him for issuing executive orders to implement policies that would have a hard time passing in the Republican-controlled chamber of Congress.

"They don't do anything except block me and call me names," Obama said in an economic speech that concluded a two-day visit to Minnesota.

Obama reacted to a threat on Thursday from House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, who said he was considering a lawsuit charging the president with overstepping his constitutional boundaries by taking a series of executive actions and other steps.

Obama is campaigning hard for Democratic congressional candidates this year, as Republicans have a chance to grab control of the Senate and add to their majority in the House. Such an outcome would doom the president's chances of getting major legislation approved, such as an immigration overhaul.

This year, Obama has used executive actions on issues such as energy and education to get around Republican opposition. His administration has also proposed regulations to limit power plant carbon emissions and is considering ways to ease the immigration crunch.

"So we take these actions, and now Republicans are mad at me for taking these actions. They’re not doing anything and then they’re mad at me for doing something. I’m not sure which of the things I’ve done they find most offensive, but they’ve decided there going to sue me for doing my job," Obama said in his speech at picturesque Lake Harriet.

Obama's actions have generated an uproar among Republicans, with Boehner alleging the president has abused his executive authority by implementing policies without congressional approval.

Boehner's spokesman, Michael Steel, rejected the president's criticism, saying: "The American people, their elected representatives, and the Supreme Court have all expressed serious concerns

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


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: boehner; boehnerlawsuit; obama
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Arrogant, lying SOB -- and lots of commenters at the Reuters site agree with me.
1 posted on 06/27/2014 11:10:51 AM PDT by reaganaut1
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To: reaganaut1

Stop breaking the law @$$hol*


2 posted on 06/27/2014 11:12:01 AM PDT by sappy (criminaldems)
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To: reaganaut1

‘They block me and call me names (waaaah)’ - Yes, Mr. President, they WORK for We the People, and they are doing what we want them to do.


3 posted on 06/27/2014 11:13:55 AM PDT by bboop (does not suffer fools gladly)
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So much bullshit, so little time.

FMCDH(BITS)

4 posted on 06/27/2014 11:19:27 AM PDT by nothingnew (Hemmer and MacCullum are the worst on FNC)
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To: bboop

And this is what we have to put up against world leaders that dont shave their leg hair.


5 posted on 06/27/2014 11:21:13 AM PDT by VanDeKoik
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It’s really tough, Obama, when you wanna be “king” and duly elected officials of the people won’t let ya, huh?????


6 posted on 06/27/2014 11:21:28 AM PDT by Boonie
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"They don't do anything except block me and call me names," Obama said

"Gonna go out in the garden and EAT WORMS...WAHHH"!

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7 posted on 06/27/2014 11:31:20 AM PDT by greyfoxx39 (Valerie Jarrett warned us they would "get even with those who opposed them"..)
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To: reaganaut1

“I find your lack of faith disturbing.” Darth Obama ?

We knew Darth Vader. We hissed him in movie theaters.
Barry `choom’ Soetero is no Darth Vader. He’s a chump.


8 posted on 06/27/2014 11:31:56 AM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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“me me me me me my me me my me”


9 posted on 06/27/2014 11:32:45 AM PDT by Selene
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His narcissistic psychopathic personality disorder is showing. That means he has been stung.
10 posted on 06/27/2014 11:34:47 AM PDT by justa-hairyape (The user name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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To: bboop

Yeah, this is part of what we the people want him to do, but it is only a small part. It will take years to take away the stink of the democrat party and its effects on the Republic.


11 posted on 06/27/2014 11:35:22 AM PDT by RJS1950 (The democrats are the "enemies foreign and domestic" cited in the federal oath)
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If BO continues doing the Charles I thing insisting on an absolute right to rule by decree, he may push a Charles I solution.


12 posted on 06/27/2014 11:36:02 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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"They don't do anything except block me and call me names," Obama said What a child.
13 posted on 06/27/2014 11:36:25 AM PDT by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11))
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What’s our bully-in-chief going to do? Issue an executive order banning lawsuits?


14 posted on 06/27/2014 11:37:41 AM PDT by grania
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Obama’s actions have generated an uproar among Republicans...
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...which is exactly why he is using his actions. His goal is to finally enflame the republicans and the country enough to start impeachment hearings against him before the ‘14 elections.

It would make the Watts rioting look like beach bonfire and I don’t have to tell anyone what happens next.


15 posted on 06/27/2014 11:45:19 AM PDT by RetSignman (MODERATE Islamist are not as extreme, they stop cutting just before the jugular vein.)
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Fine. See you in court, Clown.

I am for doing WHATEVER LEGAL MEANS are necessary to retard this lawless, wicked agenda.

Legislation is one way.

The courts are another.

Judicial Watch has some kooks in it, but AT LEAST they’ve revealed some illegal actions by Valerie and her proxy.

So I give a thumbs up to ANYTHING that can stop Team BO.

America is rapidly deteriorating, morally and spiritually and economically and socially.....action is needed.


16 posted on 06/27/2014 11:49:46 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: ColdOne

What names have they called him? I know I have a few for him, but I don’t think he is talking about us little people.


17 posted on 06/27/2014 11:50:10 AM PDT by kevslisababy
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To: reaganaut1

Wait until you leave the office, Obozo.

You and Holder will support lawyers for decades in civil cases.

Thugs like Lerner will get sued in civil courts for decades until she has zero money.


18 posted on 06/27/2014 11:59:49 AM PDT by Grampa Dave ( Herr Obozo, the Sunni Won-Doer, will not divert $'s from his war on Americans to help our Veterans!)
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The man is john wayne gacey, a sick fn clown.


19 posted on 06/27/2014 12:25:26 PM PDT by longfellow (Bill Maher, the 21st hijacker.)
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"...but they’ve decided there going to sue me for doing my job..."

LOL

20 posted on 06/27/2014 12:43:14 PM PDT by kinsman redeemer (The real enemy seeks to devour what is good.)
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