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To: bobsunshine

Think about it. Let’s imagine that, next year, the Republicans take over both houses of Congress. (I’m not saying that will happen, I’m just saying, suppose they do.) They pass legislation containing language that reverses the provisions that were “permanent.” Who or what is going to do anything about that? Congress can change any law it wants, and doesn’t have wait for a court challenge to do so. Separation of powers, remember? A current Congress cannot tie the hands of a future Congress.


14 posted on 12/24/2009 7:37:04 AM PST by La Lydia
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To: La Lydia
Think about it. Let’s imagine that, next year, the Republicans take over both houses of Congress. (I’m not saying that will happen, I’m just saying, suppose they do.) They pass legislation containing language that reverses the provisions that were “permanent.” Who or what is going to do anything about that? Congress can change any law it wants, and doesn’t have wait for a court challenge to do so. Separation of powers, remember? A current Congress cannot tie the hands of a future Congress.

We can retake the House which will give us some leverage.

And add some Senators, so we can filibuster.

19 posted on 12/24/2009 8:16:41 AM PST by fortheDeclaration ("Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people".-John Adams)
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To: La Lydia
Think about it. Let’s imagine that, next year, the Republicans take over both houses of Congress. (I’m not saying that will happen, I’m just saying, suppose they do.) They pass legislation containing language that reverses the provisions that were “permanent.” Who or what is going to do anything about that?

Let me answer your question - O will veto it. Any more questions?

23 posted on 12/24/2009 9:21:54 AM PST by nwrep
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