Obama, A Damn Liar

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What is it that Obama did that he said he wouldn't do? It's a closer call on the signing statements, but I don't remember his saying he wouldn't make recess appointments.

Congress is not in recess, that's the problem.

 

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Congress is not in recess, that's the problem.

Funny, if Congress isn't in recess, why don't I see any Congressional Republicans working?

 

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Odd, I don't recall the Senate actually being gone for more than three days... am I wrong?

My Constitution doesn't say anything about three days. Does yours? If so, I'd like to see it.

 

[SmarterthanYou]

My Constitution doesn't say anything about three days. Does yours? If so, I'd like to see it.

obamas solicitor general stated I think our office has opined the recess has to be longer than three days [to make an appointment].”

however, if this little trick of gaveling in and out every 7 seconds or so is supposed to show that congress/senate is not in a recess, then fuck the republicans. this little stunt will not and should not work.

 

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My Constitution doesn't say anything about three days. Does yours? If so, I'd like to see it.

No, but Senate practice dictates what defines a recess or are you going to pretend that isn't the case? If this isn't rejected by the courts, then the President can simply appoint whomever he/she chooses anytime they want by simply declaring a recess has occurred. Tell us oh glorious hack... do you think the President should be able to tell Congress when they are recessed? Does this mean every weekend the President can appoint whomever he/she wishes?

 

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obamas solicitor general stated I think our office has opined the recess has to be longer than three days [to make an appointment].”

however, if this little trick of gaveling in and out every 7 seconds or so is supposed to show that congress/senate is not in a recess, then fuck the republicans. this little stunt will not and should not work.

Funny, but wasn't that the same 'stunt' the Dems used to block Bush's appointments to the NLRB??? Did Obama object to it then?

 

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My Constitution doesn't say anything about three days. Does yours? If so, I'd like to see it.

Article I, section 2(c)

A recess of the United Federation of States Congress shall consist of more than three (3) days.

 

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Funny, if Congress isn't in recess, why don't I see any Congressional Republicans working?

because you're blind....

 

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Article I, section 2(c)

A recess of the United Federation of States Congress shall consist of more than three (3) days.

What?

 

[SmarterthanYou]

Funny, but wasn't that the same 'stunt' the Dems used to block Bush's appointments to the NLRB??? Did Obama object to it then?

was it? not that i'd be surprised that it was and only now are the dems applauding it. it will only further solidify my belief that the federal government is broken and not working for us anymore, so i'm not obeying it.

 

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What?

you said you wanted to see it. i showed it. now admit you're wrong.

 

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No, but Senate practice dictates what defines a recess or are you going to pretend that isn't the case? If this isn't rejected by the courts, then the President can simply appoint whomever he/she chooses anytime they want by simply declaring a recess has occurred. Tell us oh glorious hack... do you think the President should be able to tell Congress when they are recessed? Does this mean every weekend the President can appoint whomever he/she wishes?

The Senate is in recess. The President has the power to recess appoint while the Senate is in recess. There is no three day requirement as you initially suggested.

 

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The Senate is in recess. The President has the power to recess appoint while the Senate is in recess. There is no three day requirement as you initially suggested.

Please show evidence to support your claim that the Senate was in recess, because everything I have seen says they were not.

 

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you said you wanted to see it. i showed it. now admit you're wrong.

Seriously? It's hard to tell if you're being sarcastic here.

 

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Seriously? It's hard to tell if you're being sarcastic here.

what makes you think i'm being sarcastic?

 

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Please show evidence to support your claim that the Senate was in recess, because everything I have seen says they were not.

The Senate is in recess. It just cannot adjourn for more than three days because the House is not in recess. So every three days the Senate hold a pro forma session and then goes back on recess for three more days.

 

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what makes you think i'm being sarcastic?

So you're just an idiot. OK. I was giving you the benefit of the doubt.

 

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So you're just an idiot. OK. I was giving you the benefit of the doubt.

so you think the United Federation of States is real?

lmao.

 

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http://www.senate.gov/CRSReports/crs-publish.cfm?pid='0DP+P\W; P

Interesting piece on the topic.

 

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The Senate is in recess. It just cannot adjourn for more than three days because the House is not in recess. So every three days the Senate hold a pro forma session and then goes back on recess for three more days.

So you fully support the President in circumventing the Senate in such a manner, essentially any weekend the President can appoint anyone he or she wants. Good to know.