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Hosnon

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50. I disagree that the Executive Branch is the weakest.

Tue Jun 25, 2013, 10:47 AM

Jun 2013

It is the strongest, mainly because it is unitary. 1 boss is more effective than 535.

It also controls the military, and the military always gets what it wants in this country. Then there's the veto and the various spy agencies (which allow the President to dig up dirt on members of Congress).

I'm fairly confident asserting that the original design was for Congress to approve appointments. The recess mechanism allows them to play politics and not do that.

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BREAKING: 9:37 A.M. E.T. SUPREME COURT WILL DECIDE ON PRESIDENT'S POWER TO MAKE RECESS APPOINTMENTS [View all] flpoljunkie Jun 2013 OP

Link and story. flpoljunkie Jun 2013 #1

maybe the republicans shouldn't have brought this to the court.. madrchsod Jun 2013 #6

We can only hope their short-sightedness will be their petard. As usual. Myrina Jun 2013 #11

The DOJ brought this case to the court. former9thward Jun 2013 #21

did`t know that ..thanks madrchsod Jun 2013 #42

This will be interesting Harmony Blue Jun 2013 #2

What are we supposed to think on this one here at DU? geek tragedy Jun 2013 #3

They did NOTHING with the bush doing it, suddenly they find it important. I do believe they will still_one Jun 2013 #4

Apples and oranges. Igel Jun 2013 #19

What a big fat joke this one is BeyondGeography Jun 2013 #5

+1 Berlum Jun 2013 #13

I know, can you believe it?!? 100% of the time! OMG!!!11!!!1! Where will it end? n/t eggplant Jun 2013 #17

Once again, repugs solving problems that don't exist. louis-t Jun 2013 #52

I'm sure they've already gamed out how they'll appeal BeyondGeography Jun 2013 #57

Well he'd better get going quick at least give them something to crow about. Historic NY Jun 2013 #56

This won't be decided til June 2014 if I am not mistaken. graham4anything Jun 2013 #7

Obama is president until 2016 blackspade Jun 2013 #16

this is bullshit! ElsewheresDaughter Jun 2013 #8

How many appointments have the Republicans refused to vote on? Frustratedlady Jun 2013 #9

The repubs haven't just blocked democratic appointments. They are trying to nullify the powers of okaawhatever Jun 2013 #29

Thanks. I've lost track. Frustratedlady Jun 2013 #34

It's going to get slapped down davidpdx Jun 2013 #10

How many DUers are hoping for Obama's impeachment? Democat Jun 2013 #12

The answer to that question is easy to calculate Android3.14 Jun 2013 #15

That sounds about right davidpdx Jun 2013 #26

I've seen many more than that. Zoeisright Jun 2013 #47

Not a valid question based on the answer you provided. blackspade Jun 2013 #18

I have seen such a comment in a post saying that davidpdx Jun 2013 #25

But they can't impeach him for drones or spying on citizens. aquart Jun 2013 #27

Not just further to the right, Politicalboi Jun 2013 #45

Impeachment would be a very unwise move on their part. roamer65 Jun 2013 #39

Just like they paid for it in 2000? Angleae Jun 2013 #63

Fake Recess is same as Fake Filibuster bucolic_frolic Jun 2013 #14

Is the Supreme Court Lugal Zaggesi Jun 2013 #20

The language you cite in Bush v. Gore does not exist. former9thward Jun 2013 #23

How many?? aquart Jun 2013 #28

How many? former9thward Jun 2013 #30

Actually Android3.14 Jun 2013 #33

It is myth and it does not mean at all what the poster said. former9thward Jun 2013 #35

Wow Android3.14 Jun 2013 #36

Wow.... former9thward Jun 2013 #38

Does this actually work for you? Android3.14 Jun 2013 #44

I asked a specific question. former9thward Jun 2013 #51

Okay, I'm backing away here Android3.14 Jun 2013 #59

The exact statement does limit the use csziggy Jun 2013 #40

All Supreme court decisions have "limiting statements" in them somewhere. former9thward Jun 2013 #41

Do they actually say "limiting statements" Lugal Zaggesi Jun 2013 #43

I know what you said. former9thward Jun 2013 #49

I know what you said Lugal Zaggesi Jun 2013 #62

Partisanship aside, I think the power of the Executive Branch is too great. Hosnon Jun 2013 #22

I do not think the executive power is too great. I think Congress's ability to thwart process Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #32

Exactly. Zoeisright Jun 2013 #48

I disagree that the Executive Branch is the weakest. Hosnon Jun 2013 #50

O.K., let's agree to disagree, but the Constitution doesn't give the president that much power Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #54

I agree Congress was intended to be the strongest, but that didn't happen in practice. Hosnon Jun 2013 #55

Again, if you and I agree that Congress has the greatest constitutional powers, then... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #58

We don't agree to that. Supreme Court rulings Hosnon Jun 2013 #60

Then, you should take issue with how the SCOTUS interprets the law, right? The president doesn't Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #61

mute point..... rtracey Jun 2013 #24

it's moot shanti Jun 2013 #53

"Dumbya," Pappy Bush, Clinton and presidents before Obama made recess appointments. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jun 2013 #31

Sounds like the whiny scum sucking Rethuglicans ran to the court... roamer65 Jun 2013 #37

the RCons obstruct appts.& when no one's heading a certain dept., they complain O is doing a bad job wordpix Jun 2013 #46