Reid, you don’t get it. You will be made powerless as well.
Well, the out-of-work-undertaker has just given reason for his own impeachment, along with The Usurper.
The Left loves Dictatorship.
Take away the debt ceiling ll together, why even have the fight? ..the president can’t borrow money by himself....congress needs to authorize new borrowing...
Reid: the representatives of the people are a non-entity. We in the House of Lords and the King shall decide all matters.
taxation without representation
Is Reid giving Obama permission to ignore the House? On what authority, just by virtue of being a Democrat?
-PJ
So how much does Obama need it raised to? Where is the budget confirming the numbers? What is Obama waiting for...
fairy dust?
The US no longer has any “faith and credit”. We are being run by knaves and fools.
Who the hell died and left the weaselly little bass turd Reid in charge? Yo Dingy! For once in your low life, earn your pay and do your job. Pass a budget you maggot!
The Roman Senate is such a perfect match for Emperor Zero.
“In the event that Republicans make good on their threat by failing to act, or by moving unilaterally to pass a debt limit extension only as part of an unbalanced or unreasonable legislation, we believe you must be willing to take any lawful steps to ensure that America does not break its promises and trigger a global economic crisis — without congressional approval, if necessary,”
If zero does actually usurp spending authority, a breech of the Constitution is only one worry. Such an act would undoubtedly be challenged in court and would shake investor confidence. Investors would rightfully be concerned as to the legal status of any bonds issued by the US government after an unconstitutional usurpation.
In what way can the House of Representatives force the President to do anything?
Pretty much only through the power of the purse.
If the President chooses to violate the US Constitution and attempt to use the Treasury Department as his own funding source, then this is not a separation of powers issue. This is a clear violation of the US Constitution.
The SCOTUS must rule; it must enter the fight.
But, even then, what means does the SCOTUS have to enforce their rulings? None.
The US Governmental system assumes everyone wants to uphold the Constitution. What happens when that is not the case, and especially when it’s the executive who is simply going off as a lone ranger emperor?
At that point, the only recourse is for STATES to refuse to comply and for tax-payers to refuse to participate.
In what way can the House of Representatives force the President to do anything?
Pretty much only through the power of the purse.
If the President chooses to violate the US Constitution and attempt to use the Treasury Department as his own funding source, then this is not a separation of powers issue. This is a clear violation of the US Constitution.
The SCOTUS must rule; it must enter the fight.
But, even then, what means does the SCOTUS have to enforce their rulings? None.
The US Governmental system assumes everyone wants to uphold the Constitution. What happens when that is not the case, and especially when it’s the executive who is simply going off as a lone ranger emperor?
At that point, the only recourse if for STATES to refuse to comply and for tax-payers to refuse to participate.
Someone posted on here that it’s too early to start shooting.
I think it’s about time we start.
I bet it would sink in pretty fast if we gave them a few examples of just how powerless they are and who the boss is.