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Obama: I'd Like 'to Bypass Congress and Change the Rules on My Own'
National Journal ^ | 7/25/11 | George E. Condon Jr.

Posted on 07/25/2011 11:50:31 AM PDT by markomalley

President Obama let his frustration over the stalled debt talks seep into an address on Latino issues on Monday, confessing that he’d like to “bypass Congress and change the laws on my own.”

He told the National Council of La Raza, “Believe me, the idea of doing things on my own is very tempting. I promise you.”

But he told the group meeting at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel that he has to work with Congress and will continue to fight for what he called a “balanced” plan that does not focus solely on spending cuts but that spreads the sacrifice to the wealthiest Americans as well.

La Raza—and activist Latinos elsewhere—are disappointed in the president for not keeping his promise to champion comprehensive immigration reform in his first year in office. They are particularly angry that his administration has been aggressive in deporting undocumented immigrants, but the president defended the record number of deportations, contending he has had no choice.

“Those are the laws on the books,” said Obama. “I swore an oath to uphold the laws on the books. That doesn’t mean I don’t know very well the real pain and heartbreak that deportations cause.”

He added that he shares the concerns of Latinos. “I understand them and I promise you we are responding to your concerns and working every day to make sure we are enforcing flawed laws in the most humane and best possible way.”

His ''I'd like to change'' comment followed a section in his speech that mentioned the limitations of Washington in stopping deportations. He then spoke of his frustrations in dealing with Congress. His ''bypass Congress'' comment drew applause and chants of "Yes, You Can," a 2008 campaign slogan.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Government
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To: knarf
The flubbed oath has been found to be invalid,

knarf, on what do you base this proclamation?

-houeto.

141 posted on 07/25/2011 4:14:30 PM PDT by houeto
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To: mojitojoe
OMG! What a picture!

Thanks for posting it, Joe....I owe you uno Mojito frio!

It's hard to tell whether Obama is on his way to his immaculation or to his coffin in the catacombs where he has to lie dormant between sunrise and sunset.

((( )))...shiver.....

Leni

142 posted on 07/25/2011 4:22:03 PM PDT by MinuteGal (We need ObamaCare Like Nancy Pelosi Needs a Halloween Mask)
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To: houeto
Read my tag line ... I have nothing to base that on ... but I have a REAL hard time thinkin' NO ONE in our government is seriously pursuing this bastard.

There HAS to be SOMEthing that someone knows that will be locked up for 50 years before what's left of America will be allowed to see the evidence.

How does an American president get away with the blatant and overt usurption of the will of the people like ozero ?

Anyway ... if all of what we know to be fact, coupled with all the conjecture can accomplish nothing, I profer the oath has to be amiss somehow.

143 posted on 07/25/2011 4:33:06 PM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
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To: markomalley

July 19, 2011 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — Students, children and families are preparing to join Congressman Luis Gutierrez and delegations from throughout the nation in Washington, D.C.

On July 26 they will make a final appeal to the White House to stop the deportations and separations of families. They want to urge President Barack Obama to use his discretionary power to stop the deportation of the parents of U.S. citizen children who have no criminal convictions.

The group is preparing for a face-off at the White House on deportations and separation of families. “We want the president to use the power that the Latino community gave him in the vote to use his executive authority to stop the deportation and separation of families,” said activist Walter Coleman.

The group says they recognize the current political deadlock in Congress means no meaningful immigration reform can be passed. They say the president has broken his promise to them and they do not understand the president’s discretionary choice to deport 400,000 people a year.

“We’re preparing to go to Washington to send a clear message to President Obama that he does not have the Latino vote until he keeps his promise, “ said Emma Lozano of Lincoln United Methodist Church. “He should do what’s right. Otherwise we won’t vote for him.”

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=8259408
And the beat goes on.......


144 posted on 07/25/2011 4:40:20 PM PDT by moonshinner_09
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To: Red Badger

If he gets reelected he will destroy this country. He’s been holding back to assure his reelection - can you imagine what he will do if he has four more years?


145 posted on 07/25/2011 4:52:13 PM PDT by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (Going into Rehab means never having to say you are sorry....)
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To: markomalley
In his speech/hissy fit last week he openly decried those who would put pledges or promises ahead of what he was demanding they do to address the Debt Ceiling issue.

So he's already ridiculed the keeping of promises or pledges so why would he care to keep any after he got elected?

If he did attempt to seize power the Press would totally support his action, even though it would make him the most treasonous person in American history.

I actually think he would do it.

146 posted on 07/25/2011 5:08:43 PM PDT by R0CK3T
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To: Red Badger

This pose makes Obama look exactly like il Duce.


147 posted on 07/25/2011 5:34:50 PM PDT by The Great RJ ("The problem with socialism is that pretty soon you run out of other people's money" M. Thatcher)
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To: grobdriver
"This loser is delusional!"

Oh, he knows exactly what he is doing.

148 posted on 07/25/2011 6:46:46 PM PDT by ronnyquest (I spent 20 years in the Army fighting the enemies of freedom only to see fascism elected at home.)
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To: LucyT

It’s funny how Chairman Obama and his lib cronies forget this part of the 14th Amendment:

“Section 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.”

That means he can’t bypass Congress. Only Congress can settle the debt limit “crisis”. If our Dear Leader drags his feet, he can be impeached. If Commander Zer0 tries to bypass Congress, he can be impeached. If his henchmen try to encourage President Urkel to do so, they can be expelled from the Imperial Senate or the House.


149 posted on 07/25/2011 7:52:07 PM PDT by Absolutely Nobama (A Movement that does not move cannot call itself a Movement. Rashputin and Lenhart In '12!)
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To: EdReform; AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; ColdOne; ...

Thanks EdReform. I wish he’d try it...


150 posted on 07/25/2011 8:05:39 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Yes, as a matter of fact, it is that time again -- https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: notatard?

I bet you Lt. Col. Allen West does. Same with Sen. Rubio.

Indeed...FUBO!


151 posted on 07/25/2011 8:57:38 PM PDT by mkboyce
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To: markomalley

what to expect from a politician with a fake name


152 posted on 07/25/2011 10:14:45 PM PDT by KTM rider ( patriot turned rebel)
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To: HereInTheHeartland
"We understand. Dictators always feel this way Mr President. But you would have to get the military to go along with your coup and they won't support you"

Don't be so sure about that. There are quite a few generals and admirals are willing to play along to get along.

153 posted on 07/26/2011 1:58:28 AM PDT by semaj (Anybody who claims that violence never solved anything is a liar..., just ask the government.)
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To: markomalley; ml/nj; ExTexasRedhead; Yaelle; monkeyshine; Mr. Mojo; andy58-in-nh; Hildy; ...
The mere fact that an American president even speaks to La Raza is troubling. La Raza is so radical that they have advocated capturing a good part of the Southwest and returning it to Mexico. (But no mention of what La Raza really is in the article, it just reports that they are "activist.")
154 posted on 07/26/2011 6:24:03 AM PDT by justiceseeker93
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To: justiceseeker93

The mere fact he wants to gut our Military is also troubling.

Heads up:

PIG BOOK OF CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING
http://www.cagw.org/reports/pig-book/2010/

Be sure to call your Senator today and stop this outrage, especially after you have read at least the highlights of the PIG BOOK of Congressional Spending.

http://townhall.com/columnists/luritadoan/2011/07/25/obamas_intent_to_gut_the_military

Obama’s Intent to Gut the Military
7/25/2011

We can give all these illegal invaders full welfare bennies, but we can’t keep our promises to the most under paid workers the US Military.


155 posted on 07/26/2011 7:16:04 AM PDT by GailA (NO DEMOCRATS, NO ROMNEY, NO RINOS in 2012!)
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To: justiceseeker93

La Raza’s plan is to use chain immigration to create foreign-born Hispanic majorities throughout the southwestern U.S. and then reclaim the entire region for Mexico. Obama has every intention of helping them.


156 posted on 07/26/2011 7:23:58 AM PDT by andy58-in-nh (America does not need to be organized: it needs to be liberated.)
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To: justiceseeker93
The mere fact that an American president even speaks to La Raza is troubling.

It is more troubling that this Marxist demagogue, who vowed to change America, is an American President!

William Flax

157 posted on 07/26/2011 9:13:33 AM PDT by Ohioan
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To: markomalley

OBama’s instincts are: (1) short term and (2) totalitarian.

Truly a scary and irresponsible person.


158 posted on 07/26/2011 11:59:43 AM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Beware Obama's Reichstag Fire.)
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