Obama willing to break out the kneepads to keep the Hispanic vote

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Obama: 'I'd like to work my way around Congress'

Facing growing opposition to his economic proposals and dimming prospects that Congress will pass other parts of his agenda, President Obama told a Hispanic group in Washington Wednesday that when it comes to the issue of immigration, "I'd like to work my way around Congress."

"As I mentioned when I was at La Raza a few weeks back, I wish I had a magic wand and could make this all happen on my own," Obama told a meeting of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. "There are times where -- until Nancy Pelosi is speaker again -- I'd like to work my way around Congress."

As he continued, Obama conceded that "we've got laws on the books that have to be upheld." But he quickly added there are different ways to uphold the laws on the books. "You know as well as anyone that…how we enforce those laws is also important," Obama said. Last month, the administration made a major, unilateral change in immigration law enforcement when it announced that the government will not initiate deportation proceedings against illegal immigrants unless they have committed serious crimes. To critics, Obama had indeed worked his way around Congress. To the Hispanic Caucus, Obama said his new policy will "prioritize criminals who endanger our communities, not students trying to achieve the American dream."

The bigger problem, Obama said, is that sort of unilateral enforcement (or non-enforcement) only goes so far. "We live in a democracy, and at the end of the day, I can't do this all by myself under our democratic system," he said. "If we're going to do big things -- whether it’s passing this jobs bill, or the DREAM Act, or comprehensive immigration reform -- we're going to have to get Congress to act."

This is the second time in recent months that Obama has publicly mused about going around Congress to enact immigration reform. In that speech to La Raza in July, he said that "some people want me to bypass Congress and change the laws on my own" -- a prospect Obama said he found "very tempting." But the president quickly added, "that's not how our system works."

http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/obama-id-work-my-way-around-congress

[The_Dude 1,142]

You could replace "Obama" with any republican candidate, and replace "hispanic voter" with "fringe lunatic" and it would still hold true.

[Danno 1,228]

The sad truth is, The Democrats have become a party which must strap on the ole knee pads for an ever growing list of special interest groups.

Blacks,

Gays,

Teachers

Unions

Hispanics

seniors

Welfarers (my word)

Environmentalists.

on and on........

The GOP has it a bit easier, they kneel before

business interests

Religious Right.

The Tea party.

[The_Dude 1,142]

The sad truth is, The Democrats have become a party which must strap on the ole knee pads for an ever growing list of special interest groups.

Blacks,

Gays,

Teachers

Unions

Hispanics

seniors

Welfarers (my word)

Environmentalists.

on and on........

The GOP has it a bit easier, they kneel before

business interests

Religious Right.

The Tea party.

Danno, don't forget about the Pharmaceutical and Oil industry. Hell, they don't even use lube or give Republicans a reach around after.

[slim 1,533]

A president independent of congress.

I'm pretty sure we had a revolution over this type of thing already.

[The_Dude 1,142]

A president independent of congress.

I'm pretty sure we had a revolution over this type of thing already.

I would prefer a president independent of commercial and foreign interests.

[slim 1,533]

I would prefer a president independent of commercial and foreign interests.

We already have the most transparent administration ever. What more do you want?

[The_Dude 1,142]

We already have the most transparent administration ever. What more do you want?

A politician who isn't a pure populist.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

We already have the most transparent administration ever. What more do you want?

True. Not a lot of depth there, and such a pity.

A politician who isn't a pure populist.

Perhaps you think a military coup is in order?

[The_Dude 1,142]

True. Not a lot of depth there, and such a pity.

Perhaps you think a military coup is in order?

Where on earth did you get that assumption from Bill? Sorry, I won't advocate treason. I was really hoping that the tea party would be able to actually organize and form a new party. That would kick the progressives in the balls and force them to create their own party.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Where on earth did you get that assumption from Bill? Sorry, I won't advocate treason. I was really hoping that the tea party would be able to actually organize and form a new party. That would kick the progressives in the balls and force them to create their own party.

With the electoral and primary processes we currently have, only a pure populist can become President. Actually, that was the original plan. Congress would function much the same as the Parliament in England had. The main difference, an impotent President would replace the Crown. Interesting how England manage to neuter its executive to nothing but a figurehead, while US Presidents have managed to usurp so much Congressional authority over the centuries.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Danno, don't forget about the Pharmaceutical and Oil industry. Hell, they don't even use lube or give Republicans a reach around after.

this one belongs to the Democrats. Just look at the love given in Obamacare.

I would prefer a president independent of commercial and foreign interests.

That'd require electing John Doe down the street from you as President.

All of these politicians are full of #######. Well the ones that matter anyway.

[Danno 1,228]

Danno, don't forget about the Pharmaceutical and Oil industry. Hell, they don't even use lube or give Republicans a reach around after.

1. Your being redundant to my list.

2. They do get a "reach around" which is why they make it on the list.

[slim 1,533]

With the electoral and primary processes we currently have, only a pure populist can become President. Actually, that was the original plan. Congress would function much the same as the Parliament in England had. The main difference, an impotent President would replace the Crown. Interesting how England manage to neuter its executive to nothing but a figurehead, while US Presidents have managed to usurp so much Congressional authority over the centuries.

What's truly sad is you understand this but most americans don't.

[MyLittlePony 340]

I wonder how many pairs he uses before congress.