Obama Fires His First Round At Fort Sumter

[M14 Shooter]

If the GOP was reasonable he would not have to resort to extraordinary measures. With congress frozen in a bog of partisan bullshit the president must do what he can to move forward. Good for him, shame on the GOP.

You do know that the Senate confirms appointees, and that the Dems control the senate - including when it is in/not in session - right?

But hey! Let's not let the truth get in the way of some good partsan bigotry.

Well, if they could do this without GOP support then why where they griping here?
GOP blocks Obama's second consumer agency pick | Campaign 2012 | Washington Examiner
Bottom line is, Obama is out of pocket here, and he should be impeached for violating the law.

The reason cited for the bogus appointment:

He is essentially declaring the Senate’s short off-and-on legislative sessions a sham intended to block his appointments.

The GOP doesnt control when the Senate is in session; if The Obama's claim is sincere, then He is blaming the Democrats.

 

[JWBooth]

The analogy is flawed.

Obama is Ape Linkum in this scenario.

The folks who fired on Sumter were opposed to a heavy handed potus acting outside the bounds of the constitution, so much so that they chose to go their own way.

 

[bitterlyclingin]

"Obama seeks crises. We have a president who is arrogant, dismissive, and out of control. Give him one"

» Obama desperately seeks a crisis to take advantage of - Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion

 

[Amelia]

"obama seeks crises. We have a president who is arrogant, dismissive, and out of control. Give him one"

» obama desperately seeks a crisis to take advantage of - le·gal in·sur·rec·tion

^^^^^

 

[bitterlyclingin]

(The Commerce Clause trumps the rest of the Constitution? Hmmmmm? Not the only reason Mr Cordray didn't receive the necessary Senate approval, but a good enough place to start.)

"Flashback: Obama “Recess” Appointee Richard Cordray Argues The Commerce Clause Trumps The U.S. Constitution…"

Weasel Zippers » Blog Archive » Flashback: Obama “Recess” Appointee Richard Cordray Argues The Commerce Clause Trumps The U.S. Constitution…

 

[bitterlyclingin]

(Illustrative artwork. Obama also appoints three to the NLRB)

"WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — In addition to the recess appointment of Richard Cordray to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, President Barack Obama said in a statement Wednesday he will recess-appoint three people to the National Labor Relations Board. The three, Sharon Block, Terence Flynn and Richard Griffin, would allow the controversial board to continue to operate, since at the moment it only has two members and quorum rules require that at least three be present. Senate Republicans had sought to block the appointments."

Weasel Zippers » Blog Archive » ROUND 2: Obama Announces Three “Recess” Appointments To The NLRB…

 

[bitterlyclingin]

(President "A law wholly unto himself" violates his own policy. How do you spell "Burgeoning Constitutional Crisis"?)

"It turns out that the action not only contradicts long-standing practice, but also the view of the administration itself. In 2010, Deputy Solicitor General Neal Katyal explained to the Supreme Court the Obama administration’s view that recess appointments are only permissible when Congress is in recess for more than three days. Here’s the exchange with Chief Justice John Roberts:

CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS: And the recess appointment power doesn’t work why?

MR. KATYAL: The — the recess appointment power can work in — in a recess. I think our office has opined the recess has to be longer than 3 days. And — and so, it is potentially available to avert the future crisis that — that could — that could take place with respect to the board. If there are no other questions —

CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS: Thank you, counsel."

Weasel Zippers » Blog Archive » Obama Violates His Administration’s Own Policy With “Recess” Appointment Of Richard Cordray…

 

[Old Rocks]

You know all those judicial appointments that the GOP has been holding up? I think that the President should fill every vacancy during the next recess. And thumb his nose at GOP.

 

[Amelia]

You know all those judicial appointments that the GOP has been holding up? I think that the President should fill every vacancy during the next recess. And thumb his nose at GOP.

And then President Romney should do the same when Democrats stand in his way after he takes over next January?

 

[Big Black Dog]

First shot of the Second American Civil War fired at Fort Sumter?

Well, kiss my grits.

 

[daveman]

You know all those judicial appointments that the GOP has been holding up? I think that the President should fill every vacancy during the next recess. And thumb his nose at GOP.

And then President Romney should do the same when Democrats stand in his way after he takes over next January?

That will be different. Somehow. It just will.

Remember, Obama can do no wrong.

Right, Roxy?

 

[Katzndogz]

You know all those judicial appointments that the GOP has been holding up? I think that the President should fill every vacancy during the next recess. And thumb his nose at GOP.

And then President Romney should do the same when Democrats stand in his way after he takes over next January?

That will be different. Somehow. It just will.

Remember, Obama can do no wrong.

Right, Roxy?

obama is the dictator they have been waiting for.