“Remember back when President Bush told us that he didn’t have to follow or enforce the law, and with all the talk about “unitary executive theory,” many FReepers cheered the idea and flamed those who warned, “But what about when Hillary’s in power?” “
That likely is a concern in the future and in other cases with this nutjob. I even question whether he’ll be able to hand over the White House keys if he loses in 2012. But in this case, he’s carrying out the law just as written - he can grant waivers all he wants, for any reason. In a sense, little different than being able to impose taxes by fiat on his perceived ‘enemies’.
I doubt he'll have any trouble leaving if he loses...more golf time!
But in this case, hes carrying out the law just as written - he can grant waivers all he wants, for any reason. In a sense, little different than being able to impose taxes by fiat on his perceived enemies.
So many Republicans get all giddy about tax credits, but what is a tax credit? A tax credit is the government taking your money and then letting you have some back if you do what other people want you to do.