Posted on 06/27/2014 6:52:23 PM PDT by kingattax
U.S. President Barack Obama mocked Republican lawmakers' plan to file a lawsuit against him for using his executive authority to make policy, saying Congress had forced his hand by failing to take action.
"The suit is a stunt," Obama said in an interview with ABC News that aired on Friday.
House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Wednesday he planned take legal action alleging the president has abused his executive authority by implementing policies without congressional approval.
"I'm not going to apologize for trying to do something while they're doing nothing," Obama said.
As an example, Obama pointed to efforts to overhaul the U.S. immigration system and said there was wide public support for change.
Sweeping legislation passed the Democratic-controlled Senate last year, but the plan has stalled in the Republican-controlled House, which is led by Boehner. Republicans say the administration must first secure the U.S. borders before easing immigration restrictions.
"What I've told Speaker Boehner directly is: If you're really concerned about me taking too many executive actions, why don't you try getting something done through Congress?" Obama said.
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EVIL
SON OF A WHORE
a RUNT!
Here’s one instance where I agree with Obama.
‘ESAD Boehner
FUBO’
Don’t hold back, you wuss, tell us how you really feel.:)
I second those sentiments.
Well, its like this Barry - anything the House passes - your majority in the Senate refuses to go along with. So, just who is it blocking these programs? What an imbecile!!
Exactly. And Obama makes no effort to even talk to the Repubs. It’s his way or the highway.
Even a clock.....
I asked yesterday...is it? How does a lawsuit like this work?
Bullpuckey. Besides, doesn't the Constitutional Scholar® know the difference between a Democracy and a Constitutional Republic?
Obama: “I’m not going to apologize for doing something when they do nothing!”
Drainbramage:”hum.....you f’ing voted “present” the whole time you were in congress. That is when you were actually present.
Is that getting it done douchebag?”
If Obama wasn’t black, you could see the red mark left by the slap in the face
Thanks. I have to hold back. If I told you how I really feel on the forum, I'd be banned.
I'll just say that I despise liars/criminals/socialists/totalitarians, especially in our government. The damage (plunder death) they have caused in the republic and throughout history is incalculable.
We are in the midst of "a long train of abuses and usurpations". They could become clearer to more as time rolls on.
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