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Mainecoons
01-25-2013, 12:03 PM
No surprise here. Like his redefining history, Obama attempted to redefine "recess" and got handled by a Federal Court

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jan/25/federal-court-obama-broke-law-recess-appointments/?page=1


In a case freighted with major constitutional implications, a federal appeals court on Friday overturned President Obama’s controversial recess appointments from last year, ruling he abused his powers and acted when the Senate was not actually in a recess.The three-judge panel’s ruling is a major blow to Mr. Obama. The judges ruled that the appointments Mr. Obama made to the National Labor Relations Board are illegal, and the board no longer has a quorum to operate.
But the ruling has even broader constitutional significance, with the judges arguing that the president’s recess appointment powers don’t apply to “intrasession” appointments — those made when Congress has left town for a few days or weeks.
The judges signaled the power only applies after Congress has adjourned sine die, which is a legislative term of art that signals the end to a long work period. In modern times, it means the president could only use his powers when Congress quits business at the end of a year.

nic34
01-25-2013, 12:16 PM
No doubt the W/H will appeal to the SCOTUS.
Wasn't Bush also doing these kinds of recess appointments?
Once again, the rules don't apply to the GOP ...


"In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican." - H. L. Mencken

patrickt
01-25-2013, 12:38 PM
No, Nic. President Bush did recess appointments when the Congress was in recess. A nicety that the King didn't bother with. Those Kings are so darned funny. But, the first clue that there was a problem should have been obvious even to you. The decision was unanimous.

President Obama was actually telling the truth when he said he wanted to rule without Congress. How bizarre.

"A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit said that Obama did not have the power to make three recess appointments last year to the National Labor Relations Board because the Senate was officially in session — and not in recess — at the time. If the decision stands, it could invalidate hundreds of board decisions."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/federal-appeals-court-rules-obama-recess-appointments-to-labor-board-are-unconstitutional/2013/01/25/0df0fa14-6707-11e2-889b-f23c246aa446_story.html

respectfulguest
01-25-2013, 12:55 PM
No doubt the W/H will appeal to the SCOTUS.
Wasn't Bush also doing these kinds of recess appointments?
Once again, the rules don't apply to the GOP ...


"In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican." - H. L. Mencken

if President Bush made similar dictatorial appointments they should have been over-turned as well, to allow poor governmental policies to continue because it occurred in a previous Admin does not make much sense, imo..

nic34
01-25-2013, 12:57 PM
No, Nic. President Bush did recess appointments when the Congress was in recess.

Seems the word "resess" is what is in question.

Pete7469
01-25-2013, 12:57 PM
No doubt the W/H will appeal to the SCOTUS.
Wasn't Bush also doing these kinds of recess appointments?
Once again, the rules don't apply to the GOP ...


"In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican." - H. L. Mencken

Just like laws against killing women don't apply to certain democrook senators from taxachuesettes.

Pete7469
01-25-2013, 12:58 PM
Seems the word "resess" is what is in question.

Just like "Shall Not Be Infringed".

Pete7469
01-25-2013, 12:59 PM
if President Bush made similar dictatorial appointments they should have been over-turned as well, to allow poor governmental policies to continue because it occurred in a previous Admin does not make much sense, imo..

Not just that, but the headlines, wailing and gnashing of teeth and impeachment hearings....

GrassrootsConservative
01-25-2013, 01:18 PM
No doubt the W/H will appeal to the SCOTUS.
Wasn't Bush also doing these kinds of recess appointments?
Once again, the rules don't apply to the GOP ...


"In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican." - H. L. Mencken

Ya no kidding Obama's the 2nd big-government Liberal president in a row to abuse his power and rape the constitution. Bush did it with the patriot act.

Both of the little bitches deserve slaps on the wrist. At least Obama's getting his.

GrassrootsConservative
01-25-2013, 01:19 PM
Seems the word "resess" is what is in question.

No question about it, moron.

UNCONSTITUTIONAL is just that, UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

GrassrootsConservative
01-25-2013, 01:40 PM
Too bad nic can't get past party names to realize that the policies are what makes a politician good or bad, not "D" or "R."

A stunning revelation hits me that he's probably no more educated on politics than I am on his marxist system of belief.

patrickt
01-25-2013, 01:51 PM
Seems the word "resess" is what is in question.

Actually, it isn't. Unless you're going to try the, "Depends on what the meaning of is is" defense again. President Obama simply tried to pull a fast one, one of many, and got caught.

I do enjoy liberals going for the "I'm not very bright" defense. That's the one that came up with "It's a tax--it's a fee--it's a tax--it's a fee".

Agravan
01-25-2013, 03:32 PM
You know you hit a nerve when Cigar isn't here defending his massah.
Of course, his boy nic34 is here in all his ignorant glory.

nic34
01-25-2013, 04:00 PM
And that must really piss you all off that there is another point of view....

You're a good representation of today's conservative thought...
Keep up the good work...:greatjob:

patrickt
01-25-2013, 05:50 PM
"They said Mr. Obama erred when he said he could claim the power to determine when he could make appointments.
Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jan/25/federal-court-obama-broke-law-recess-appointments/#ixzz2J1wQND1b
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Ah, yes, the old liberal "I can do whatever I want" rule. It's a favorite of narcissists around the world.

"“Allowing the president to define the scope of his own appointments power would eviscerate the Constitution’s separation of powers,” the judges said in their opinion.
Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jan/25/federal-court-obama-broke-law-recess-appointments/#ixzz2J1x2taeE
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What separation of power? President Obama thinks he is the power...and the light...and the way.

Chris
01-25-2013, 05:59 PM
No doubt the W/H will appeal to the SCOTUS.
Wasn't Bush also doing these kinds of recess appointments?
Once again, the rules don't apply to the GOP ...


"In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican." - H. L. Mencken

I don't see anyone arguing that, nic, had Bush done the same the same ought to have applied.

Odd you quote Mencken of the old Right.

"Every decent man is ashamed of the government he lives under."
~H.L. Mencken

patrickt
01-25-2013, 06:12 PM
But, President Bush did not make recess appointments when the Senate was not in recess. When the White House spokesperson said this decision left 150 years of tradition he was lying again. What abandoned 150 years of tradition is the socialist in the White House who feels he can rule with no Congress and no Supreme Court.

Chris
01-25-2013, 06:39 PM
But, President Bush did not make recess appointments when the Senate was not in recess. When the White House spokesperson said this decision left 150 years of tradition he was lying again. What abandoned 150 years of tradition is the socialist in the White House who feels he can rule with no Congress and no Supreme Court.

Right, agree, but had he, I don't doubt most of us would have been all over him about it. Bringing Bush up here is just a red herring to distract from Obama overstepping constitutional limits.

patrickt
01-25-2013, 08:51 PM
Chris, overstepping is like mispeaking. It's not the right word. He willfully ignored the Constitution. He has said publicly that he doesn't agree with the separation of powers. He wants all power.

But, good news for the socialists. The union thugs are so used to operating under immunity from the law that the NLRB have announced they will ignore the courts ruling.