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EdwardT

Trad climber
Retired
Mar 10, 2015 - 08:55am PT
What's good for the goose...

25 Violations of Law By President Obama and His Administration

Obama Administration uses IRS to target conservative, Christian and pro-Israel organizations, donors, and citizens.

In an unprecedented attack on the First Amendment, the Obama Justice Department ordered criminal investigations of FOX News reporters for doing their jobs during the 2012 election year.

President Obama, throughout his Presidency, has refused to enforce long-established U.S. immigration laws. For example . . .

More than 300,000 captured illegal aliens had been processed and were awaiting deportation. But, incredibly, Obama stopped these deportations and ordered the U.S. border patrol to release many of these illegal aliens in violation of law and without explanation.

Congress rejected Obama's so called DREAM ACT – which would have granted permanent residency to many illegal aliens. So Obama enacted his own version of the DREAM ACT by Executive Order, thus directly defying Congress. According to Obama's Executive Order, illegal aliens can stay in America if they are under the age of 30, have been in America for at least five years, are enrolled in school or have graduated from high school, and have committed no felonies.

Obama has refused to build a double-barrier security fence along the U.S.-Mexican border in direct violation of the 2006 Secure Fence Act. This law requires that "at least two layers of reinforced fencing" be built along America's 650-mile border with Mexico. So far, just 40 miles of this fence have been built – most of it during the Bush Administration.

Obama's unconstitutional assault on your Second Amendment Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
President Obama issued, in one day, 21 separate Executive Orders that attack and undermine your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.
Especially egregious is President Obama's Executive Orders amending the ObamaCare law to allow doctors and hospitals to investigate which patients own a gun. This outrageous Executive Order could allow the federal government to track and monitor law-abiding gun owners simply because they sought medical care.

Obama's assault on Christians and religious freedom.

Obama's Health and Human Services Department has, on its own (without Congressional approval), issued a mandate that all health insurance plans must include coverage for abortion-inducing drugs. As a result, pro-life employers and taxpayers are now effectively required by law to pay for abortions.

This mandate is an unconstitutional attack on the protections for freedom of religion and freedom of conscience in the First Amendment and the 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act. This mandate also directly violates the ObamaCare law enacted by Congress, which prohibits any and all taxpayer funds from being used to pay for abortions.

Obama forced ObamaCare on an unwilling public through bribery and lying about its cost.

Obama managed to secure passage of ObamaCare by one vote in the Senate by bribing senators. He bribed Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska with the notorious "Cornhusker Kickback." He bribed Senator Mary Landrieu with the infamous $300 million "Louisiana Purchase."

In addition, Obama knowingly and blatantly lied to America and to Congress about how much ObamaCare would really cost. The cost of ObamaCare to the American people over the next 10 years will not be less than $1 TRILLION, as Obama promised in his nationally televised speech to the nation. Instead, the real cost of ObamaCare to the Federal Treasury is $2.4 TRILLION, according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.

But the true cost of ObamaCare is more like $10 TRILLION when you factor in the cost to the states, the cost to individual Americans who are now required to purchase Obama-approved health plans (the "Individual Mandate"), the cost of exploding health insurance premiums, the $716 billion ObamaCare steals from Medicare, and the increased cost to businesses of complying with ObamaCare mandates.

Operation Fast & Furious.
"Operation Fast & Furious" was the Obama Administration's gun-running scheme that put thousands of American-made semi-automatic weapons in the hands of Mexican drug cartels and resulted in the death of at least one U.S. Border Patrol Agent, Brian Terry. Obama's Attorney General Eric Holder lied to Congress and the public, claiming he didn't know about his Justice Department's Fast & Furious operation.

Congress has now held Holder in contempt for defying congressional subpoenas and refusing to turn over thousands of Justice Department documents on Fast & Furious. President Obama asserted Executive Privilege to try to protect Holder. But for Executive Privilege to apply, Obama would have had to have known about Fast & Furious, making the President as culpable as Holder.

Investigators suspect that Fast & Furious was an effort by the Obama Administration to discredit lawful gun ownership in America by purposefully creating gun crimes, thus inducing public outcry for gun control. When it put thousands of semi-automatic weapons in the hands of Mexican drug cartels, the Obama Justice Department knew these guns would be used to commit crimes, perhaps even kill some Americans. Then Obama could say: "See how dangerous these guns are. We must ban them."
"Federal Communications Commission (FCC): Regulated the Internet despite a court order from the Circuit Court of Appeals for Washington, D.C. stating that the FCC does not have the power to regulate the Internet." (SOURCE: Report from Nine State Attorneys General)
"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Imposed Cross-State Air Pollution Rules on the state of Texas at the last minute and without an opportunity for Texas to respond to the proposed regulation. EPA overreach was based on a dubious claim that air pollution from Texas affected a single air-quality monitor in Granite City, Illinois more than 500 miles and three states away from Texas." (SOURCE: Report from Nine State Attorneys General)

"Department of Justice (DOJ): Rejected state voter ID statutes that are similar to those already approved by the Supreme Court of the United States. DOJ ignored section 8 of the Voting Rights Act which calls for protections against voter fraud, and used section 5 to administratively block measures to protect the integrity of elections passed by state legislatures." (SOURCE: Report from Nine State Attorneys General)
"DOJ: In violation of 10th Amendment, sued to prevent Arizona from using reasonable measures to discourage illegal immigration within its borders. Arizona has a large number of illegal immigrants, compared to other states, and needs to be able to act to reduce the number." (SOURCE: Report from Nine State Attorneys General)

"DOJ: Went to court to stop enforcement of Alabama's immigration reform laws, which require collection of the immigration status of public school students, require businesses to use E-Verify, and prohibit illegal immigrants from receiving public benefits." (SOURCE: Report from Nine State Attorneys General)

"White House: Made "recess appointments" to the National Labor Relations Board and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau when Congress was NOT in recess. The Obama Administration has ignored the ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals that the appointments are unconstitutional." (SOURCE: Report from Nine State Attorneys General)

"Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): Interfered with a Michigan church's selection of its own ministers by trying to force the church to reinstate a minister who was discharged for her disagreement with the religious doctrine of the church." (SOURCE: Report from Nine State Attorneys General)

"Department of Energy (DOE): In 2009, the Obama Administration arbitrarily broke federal law, violated various contracts, and derailed the most studied energy project in American history at Yucca Mountain by denying it a license, thus costing the American people more than $31 billion." (SOURCE: Report from Nine State Attorneys General)

Department of the Interior (DOI): Forced Glendale, a family-oriented town in Arizona, to become another Las Vegas against its will by granting "reservation status" to a 54-acre plot in the town, where the Tohono O'odham Indian Nation plans to build a resort and casino." (SOURCE: Report from Nine State Attorneys General)

Without Congressional approval, Obama gutted the work requirement for welfare recipients passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton.

In the bailout of General Motors and Chrysler, Obama illegally shortchanged bond holders in favor of Labor Unions, despite U.S. bankruptcy laws that specify that bond holders be first in line to be paid back.

Eager to use the killing of Osama bin Laden for political gain, Obama exposed the identity and method of operation of the Navy SEALs team that conducted the operation in Pakistan, thus exposing its members to a lifetime of risk because they have been targeted for assassination by Islamists. A short time after Obama exposed the Navy SEALs' method of operation, 22 SEALs were shot down and killed in Afghanistan. It is a violation of law for the President or any American to reveal classified military secrets.

President Obama established an extra-constitutional top secret "kill list" of people (including Americans) who can be summarily killed on sight – presumably by drones -- without due process. Once on Obama's kill list, an American citizen can be targeted and executed on the opinion of a single government bureaucrat. That's not how our legal system is supposed to work.

Obama Administration officials twisted the arms of defense contractors to not issue layoff notices in October of 2012 so as to avoid causing bad news for Obama right before the election — even though federal law (the "WARN Act") requires such notices. ; Not only is this a violation of the WARN Act, it's also an unlawful use of federal officials for campaign purposes.

President Obama intervened militarily in Libya in 2011 without the Congressional approval required by the War Powers Act.
Obama knowingly lied to Congress and the American people about the killing of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans in Benghazi, Libya. The President and his representatives repeatedly said an anti-Islamic video sparked a spontaneous uprising in Libya that resulted in the killings even though Obama knew that the attack was a well-planned military-style assault by al Qaeda on the anniversary of September 11.

Michelle Obama's family trip to Africa in June of 2011, including a private safari at a South African game reserve, cost American taxpayers $424,000 for air travel alone. Mrs. Obama brought along both her makeup artist and hairstylist, as well as her mother, a niece and nephew, and her daughters, who were listed as "senior staff members."

https://www.committeeforjustice.org/content/25-violations-law-president-obama-and-his-administration

Not necessarily my views. Just food for thought. ;-)
Craig Fry

Trad climber
So Cal.
Mar 10, 2015 - 08:57am PT
47 GOP Senators and Members of Congress Violated the Logan Act

Why is no one calling them out?

By Lestatdelc / Daily Kos

March 10, 2015


The letter by 47 Senators and members of Congress trying to undermine negotiations between Iran, the United States and the 5 + 1 group is a pretty clear violation of the Logan Act:
climbski2

Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
Mar 10, 2015 - 09:00am PT
My understanding is no one has ever been prosecuted under the Logan act.. Why? Because the act is probably unconstitutional.

It is not so easy to undermine negotiations like these. Certainly not with an irrelevant letter.
dirtbag

climber
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 10, 2015 - 10:22am PT
Courts also dislike getting involved in disputed between branches.
JEleazarian

Trad climber
Fresno CA
Mar 10, 2015 - 11:00am PT

Do you retard [sic] ever studied the international law before you made it to congress or following orders from Nethezayoo ?

You mean "might makes right?" If I recall correctly, one Nancy Pelosi purported to deal with the Assad regime in Syria in 2007.

Still, the best comment on the letter was an editorial in the Wall Street Journal this morning. In essence, the senators are stupid because they don't need to try to influence Iran; they can't. They need to try to convince the American people.

John
Craig Fry

Trad climber
So Cal.
Mar 10, 2015 - 11:23am PT
I guess if you stand to Make Big Money off War Profiteering, it makes sense that you should intervene and scuttle The President's Agreement with Iran


Immediately After Launching Effort to Scuttle Iran Deal, Senator Tom Cotton to Meet with Defense Contractors

By Lee Fang
@lhfang
Yesterday at 3:18 PM

https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2015/03/09/upon-launching-effort-scuttle-iran-deal-senator-tom-cotton-meets-defense-contractors/


In an open letter organized by freshman Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., 47 Senate Republicans today warned the leaders of Iran that any nuclear deal reached with President Barack Obama could expire as soon as he leaves office.

Tomorrow, 24 hours later, Cotton will appear at an “Off the Record and strictly Non-Attribution” event with the National Defense Industrial Association, a lobbying and professional group for defense contractors.

The NDIA is composed of executives from major military businesses such as Northrop Grumman, L-3 Communications, ManTech International, Boeing, Oshkosh Defense and Booz Allen Hamilton, among other firms.

Cotton strongly advocates higher defense spending and a more aggressive foreign policy. As The New Republic’s David Ramsey noted, “Pick a topic — Syria, Iran, Russia, ISIS, drones, NSA snooping — and Cotton can be found at the hawkish outer edge of the debate…During his senate campaign, he told a tele-townhall that ISIS and Mexican drug cartels joining forces to attack Arkansas was an ‘urgent problem.'”

On Iran, Cotton has issued specific calls for military intervention. In December he said Congress should consider supplying Israel with B-52s and so-called “bunker-buster” bombs — both items manufactured by NDIA member Boeing — to be used for a possible strike against Iran.
Wade Icey

Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
Mar 10, 2015 - 11:29am PT
Nice cut and paste Sketch, you even provide a source for 9 out of 29 allegations; The Nine States Attorneys General.

The state attorneys general who put the report together were Tom Horne of Arizona; Pam Bondi of Florida; Sam Olens of Georgia; Bill Schuette of Michigan; Scott Pruitt of Oklahoma; Marty Jackley of South Dakota; Alan Wilson of South Carolina; Greg Abbott of Texas; and Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia.

The report acknowledged political differences between the Republican attorneys general and President Barack Obama, a Democrat.

But you forgot to include the birth certificate, the secret muslim, BENGAZI!!666, and the fact that the report was written 3 years ago. and posted on wingnut websites like cnsbc.news -THE RIGHT NEWS. RIGHT NOW! http://cnsnews.com/news/article/nine-state-ags-cite-21-illegal-actions-obama-administration .the comments are awesome by the way. You troll over there as well?
Wade Icey

Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
Mar 10, 2015 - 11:40am PT
no, congress is independently owned by the Corps
StahlBro

Trad climber
San Diego, CA
Mar 10, 2015 - 12:16pm PT
Non event. No one takes anyhing the Republican congress does seriously. They lost all credibility a long time ago.
climbski2

Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
Mar 10, 2015 - 02:21pm PT
Keep stuffing things up the republicans ass Obama.. it's not like it can hurt a non existant bipartisanship or for that matter the legitimate business of governing.

republicans have screwed themselves..they are not legitimate partners in governing so .. now you just have to govern without em or their input. Let the supreme court sort it out after the fact.
k-man

Gym climber
SCruz
Mar 10, 2015 - 02:58pm PT
So, will we see another circus of GOP Presidential candidates? Who will be the first "front runner" to get batted out of the park?

And, if Hillary does, for some reason, not run, who will be the Democratic nominee?

Grab the beer-battered popcorn! This will be good.
crankster

Trad climber
Mar 10, 2015 - 03:03pm PT
There is no chance she will not run.
Biden is the runner-up.
A Republican circus? Of course.
dirtbag

climber
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 10, 2015 - 03:44pm PT

Mar 10, 2015 - 08:57am PT
47 GOP Senators and Members of Congress Violated the Logan Act

Why is no one calling them out?

By Lestatdelc / Daily Kos

March 10, 2015


The letter by 47 Senators and members of Congress trying to undermine negotiations between Iran, the United States and the 5 + 1 group is a pretty clear violation of the Logan Act:

So this is their big opportunity to govern, but wtf has this congress accomplished in two months, besides undermine the president?
Majid_S

Mountain climber
Karkoekstan
Mar 10, 2015 - 03:57pm PT
http://national.suntimes.com/national-politics/7/72/769233/petition-charge-iran-letter-senators-treason/

White House petition wants senators charged with treason for Iran letter
Posted: 03/10/2015, 09:21am | Chad Merda

The backlash over the letter 47 GOP senators sent to Iran’s leaders warning any nuclear deal wouldn’t be valid without congressional approval has now given rise to a White House petition.

The petition urges for charges to be filed “against the 47 U.S. senators in violation of The Logan Act in attempting to undermine a nuclear agreement.”

The Logan Act, which was enacted in 1799, states “any citizen of the United States, wherever he may be, who, without authority of the United States, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.”

The authors of the petition make their case by saying “at a time when the United States government is attempting to reach a potential nuclear agreement with the Iranian government, 47 Senators saw fit to instead issue a condescending letter to the Iranian government stating that any agreement brokered by our President would not be upheld once the president leaves office.

“This is a clear violation of federal law. In attempting to undermine our own nation, these 47 senators have committed treason,” the petition states.
dirtbag

climber
Topic Author's Reply - Mar 10, 2015 - 04:23pm PT
No, silly, Benghazi.
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Mar 10, 2015 - 04:36pm PT
Is it just me? Or is tareeeeeeeezon not mentioned in the Logan Act?

If found guilty, the 47 shall mow the WH lawn for up to 3 years.
Skeptimistic

Mountain climber
La Mancha
Mar 10, 2015 - 06:39pm PT
where do these people spawn? I submit these idiots are conclusive proof that evolution is wrong or reached its terminus.
k-man

Gym climber
SCruz
Mar 10, 2015 - 09:40pm PT
Shameful:

GOP Sneaks Anti-Abortion Language Into Bipartisan Human Trafficking Bill

JEleazarian

Trad climber
Fresno CA
Mar 10, 2015 - 09:46pm PT
Pretty funny how all of the Democrats were silent when Pelosi purported to negotiate directly with the Assad regime in 2007. While I understand why the 47 Senators insist that the Senate must ratify any treaty, since they're dealing with the first Post-Constitutional administration, their action was stupid, because it allows the Democrats to deflect attention from their vacuous foreign policy.

The Tea Party -- the gift that keeps on giving -- to the Democrats.

John
Craig Fry

Trad climber
So Cal.
Mar 10, 2015 - 09:57pm PT
Most say it's not a treaty, so the Senate does not have to ratify it as a treaty.




Repubs have one answer when they get caught breaking the law

"Look, the Dems did it too, just look hard enough, we will find something to divert attention from our misdeeds"

Have they ever been accountable???
No

It's just one bad thing after another
And the apologists just stick to the same old playbook, time after time.


Here's a new definition of a Republican voter taken from Thom Hartmann

There are only 2 types of Republican voters
Millionaires and suckers
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