The problem is that to do anything, the Senate requires a super majority, which is what the Republicans have been taking advantagenof and filibustering just about everything. On Wednesday, July 7, 2010, Scott Stroz <boyz...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Just because you have the power, does not mean you should wield it. > > Congress is there for checks and balances. Go around them too often > and it will cause troubles - and it does not matter which party > controls Congress or White House at the time. > > I will admit ignorance on this topic but if the Dems have a majority, > how is it the Repubs can cause this many issues with confirmations? > > For the record, I hate the fucking confirmation process - well, > actually I hate those involved in the confirmation process, there > seems to be no concessions from either side, it always seems like an > all or none type thing. Drives me nuts. > > > On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 12:08 PM, Casey Dougall > <ca...@uberwebsitesolutions.com> wrote: >> >> On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 11:35 AM, Scott Stroz <boyz...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> I can buy that, but this seems like a pretty important post - maybe >>> that is why the WH is forcing this guy through, or maybe there is >>> something they do not want us knowing about the guy that may be vetted >>> during confirmation hearings. >>> >>> Still seems kind of sneaky and underhanded. Not something I think I >>> would expect from this administration. >>> >>> >> It's within his powers to appoint him, so might as well let congress focus >> on something else. To be honest, Obama should bypass congress and senate any >> change he can. >> >> >> > >
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