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. Theyre not doing anything and then theyre mad at me for doing something. Im not sure which of the things Ive done they find most offensive, but theyve 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
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Stop breaking the law @$$hol*
‘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.
FMCDH(BITS)
And this is what we have to put up against world leaders that dont shave their leg hair.
It’s really tough, Obama, when you wanna be “king” and duly elected officials of the people won’t let ya, huh?????
"Gonna go out in the garden and EAT WORMS...WAHHH"!
“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.
“me me me me me my me me my me”
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.
If BO continues doing the Charles I thing insisting on an absolute right to rule by decree, he may push a Charles I solution.
What’s our bully-in-chief going to do? Issue an executive order banning lawsuits?
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.
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.
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.
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.
The man is john wayne gacey, a sick fn clown.
LOL
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