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Rand Paul: 'The President's Biggest Mistake: Not Coming to Congress

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Posted by Besoeker 2016-04-14 06:37|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 He 'learned' alright. He learned that the Congress would do absolutely nothing and he would get away with it.

Posted by Besoeker 2016-04-14 06:44|| 2016-04-14 06:44|| Front Page Top

#2 In 2011, when we joined with Europe to overthrow Qaddafy, the Democrats had 51 Senators plus two "Independents" who voted with them. The Republicans could not have stopped it. So it seems to me the learning was, a Democratic president with a disciplined Democrat-controlled Senate can do as he pleases abroad.

Posted by trailing wife 2016-04-14 10:38|| 2016-04-14 10:38|| Front Page Top

#3 Congress give him anything he wants without him coming hat in hand. So why bother? He knows McConnell and whoever is running the House will fold over like an envelope.

Posted by Jiggs Threng8154 2016-04-14 15:12|| 2016-04-14 15:12|| Front Page Top

#4 One of Ryans first campaign for President speech, you know, saying what has to be said to get elected again, then back to the below the beltway agenda.

Posted by Ho Chi Crinens5363 2016-04-14 21:12|| 2016-04-14 21:12|| Front Page Top

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