I predict, the Re'thugs have walked into an a box canyon.....

[Rosco T.]

.. the President's speech.

"We have tried to work with congress, we have been thwarted at every turn by the GOP. Health Care is a matter of national security, national safety and economic health. Therefore, just before this address, I have signed an executive order lowering the age of eligibility of Medicare to BIRTH and provides significant subsidies for the poor. This order stays in effect until... or if... Congress can present me a bill with a robust public option that is as good OR BETTER than Medicare.. or they adopt the provisions of this order in their bill. Yes, I did."

[Warren Stupidity]

1. Can't do that by executive order.

Congress would have to act. Nice dream though.

[Rosco T.]

3. LIke hell he can't. n/m

[Warren Stupidity]

4. dude.

[Rosco T.]

5. dude!

[scheming daemons]

6. Seriously... he can't.

Executive orders cannot be done with matter that affect the budget, only with things that are under the Executive Branch's control as per the Constitution.


All budget-related items MUST be originated in the House of Representatives.


It's a shame that some people don't know their own constitution. The President does NOT have dictatorial powers.


Read up a little, Roscoe. Be an informed citizen.

[Ian David]

2. Keep dreaming. THE CAKE IS A LIE! n/t