Comments on: Obama Breaks His Promise on Presidential Signing Statements

By: Luke

Luke — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:54:31 +0000

I would disagree here too.
As much as I hate to admit it, he’s right on this. Congress was the one overstepping their authority by trying to tell him how to conduct foreign policy. He isn’t Constitutionally bound by that amendment.

By: Big Dogs House

Big Dogs House — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:22:31 +0000

Obama Breaks Another Promise…

Back when Barack Obama was candidate Obama he took George Bush to task for using signing statements. A signing statement is a note to legislation a President attaches that outlines an objection to the Constitutionality of a particular portion of the b…

By: kerwin

kerwin — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:31:42 +0000

I am going to have to disagree. The president does in fact have power to interpret the law.

If Congress disagrees they can always impeach him or amend the law. If the Supreme court disagrees then the can come out and say it but not actually enforce it as the federal course have found out in some cases. The can of course refuse to enforce an interpretation they disagree with as can the President.

If you actually look at the U.S. Constitution the President takes an oath to be loyal to the U.S. Constitution and not to Congress or the Supreme Court.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:15:39 +0000

He may have “taught” Constitutional law, but I seriously doubt he ever actually read it!

By: Cap and Trade Passes House: Eight GOP Defectors

Cap and Trade Passes House: Eight GOP Defectors — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:39:21 +0000

Congress Rebukes Obama: Presidential Signings Rebuked…

One thing I know is true (one of Obama’s favorite transitions) is…the campaign trail is a lying, cheating road to the Oval Office for four more years of lying and cheating. Congress has rebuked President Obama’s Presidential Signings….

By: Posts about Barack Obama as of July 10, 2009 » The Daily Parr

Posts about Barack Obama as of July 10, 2009 » The Daily Parr — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:01:49 +0000

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