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2014/11/26 06:31:10
Subject: Immigration Executive Order On The Horizon
I don't see how a President exercising the authority granted to him by law can be mocked for stating that the US is a nation built on the rule of law. At least absent the "feth Obama!" refrain that article is clearly grounded in.
Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
2014/11/26 16:42:00
Subject: Re:Immigration Executive Order On The Horizon
Mr. Constitutional Professor Obama thinks he changed the law... which is something EOs and executive actions cannot legally do.
I'm willing to give Obama the benefit of the doubt by assuming he simply misspoke, as people speaking off the cuff in front of large crowds are wont to do.
Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
2014/11/27 01:48:47
Subject: Re:Immigration Executive Order On The Horizon
Mr. Constitutional Professor Obama thinks he changed the law... which is something EOs and executive actions cannot legally do.
I'm willing to give Obama the benefit of the doubt by assuming he simply misspoke, as people speaking off the cuff in front of large crowds are wont to do.
Dogma, giving someone the benefit of a doubt?!!!? Truly my dimemsion shift experiment has worked!
2014/11/27 01:56:06
Subject: Re:Immigration Executive Order On The Horizon
I can easily read it to say that he took action to help change a law.
I can also easily read it to say he thinks he can change the law.
Depends on my bias and whether I'm on his side or against him, I guess.
Prestor Jon wrote: Because children don't have any legal rights until they're adults. A minor is the responsiblity of the parent and has no legal rights except through his/her legal guardian or parent.
2014/11/27 03:35:27
Subject: Immigration Executive Order On The Horizon
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Prestor Jon wrote: Because children don't have any legal rights until they're adults. A minor is the responsiblity of the parent and has no legal rights except through his/her legal guardian or parent.
2014/11/27 03:59:15
Subject: Immigration Executive Order On The Horizon
So... when there's "bad governance" I should shut up?
I neither said nor implied that you should "shut up" when "bad governance" occurs. I said that you seem more interested in "good gloating" than "good governance" due to the fact that you stated you are "...enjoying the schadenfreude." and have long held yourself to be vitriolically opposed to Democrats.
Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
2014/11/27 04:05:18
Subject: Re:Immigration Executive Order On The Horizon
So... when there's "bad governance" I should shut up?
I neither said nor implied that you should "shut up" when "bad governance" occurs. I said that you seem more interested in "good gloating" than "good governance" due to the fact that you stated you are "...enjoying the schadenfreude." and have long held yourself to be vitriolically opposed to Democrats.
Well... I can have my cake... and EAT it too!
I vote. So I had "my say" at the voting booth.
I call/email my politicians... they can at least "listen" to what I have to say.
I'm only performing my civic duty.
Live Ork, Be Ork. or D'Ork!
2014/11/27 04:12:38
Subject: Re:Immigration Executive Order On The Horizon
I call/email my politicians... they can at least "listen" to what I have to say.
That doesn't jive with your claim to apathy. Based on your statements you seem to hate Democrats (especially Obama) while also being frustrated by Republicans and the complications of American politics.
I call/email my politicians... they can at least "listen" to what I have to say.
That doesn't jive with your claim to apathy. Based on your statements you seem to hate Democrats (especially Obama) while also being frustrated by Republicans and the complications of American politics.
I was unaware that your "civic duty" involved putting words in people's mouths.
I was also unaware that you strive to nitpick everything. You seem to take abject pleasure in pulling the minute thread and try to discredit the opposing viewpoints.
Neat trick dude...
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Live Ork, Be Ork. or D'Ork!
2014/11/27 06:03:43
Subject: Re:Immigration Executive Order On The Horizon
I was also unaware that you strive to nitpick everything. You seem to take abject pleasure in pulling the minute thread and try to discredit the opposing viewpoints.
I merely try to point out when people are wrong about issues that interest me, while simultaneously objecting to having my statements deliberately mischaracterized.
Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.
2014/11/27 06:07:12
Subject: Re:Immigration Executive Order On The Horizon
dogma wrote: I merely try to point out when people are wrong about issues that interest me, while simultaneously objecting to having my statements deliberately mischaracterized.
That seems to ascribe malice. Should you notice it happen often, perhaps you should try to determine if could better elucidate what you're trying to say.
If you read up-thread there are several clear mischaracterizations of my statements. They may have been (among other things) malicious, defensive, or ignorant; I can't speak with authority on the matter.
