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Obama bypasses Senate, appoints envoy to Syria

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Posted by Steve White 2010-12-30 10:49|| || Front Page|| [11129 views ] Top

#1 Bush and other presidents do this all the time so I don't think this will be worth the political cost for the Republicans to go after it, unless one of 'em is a pedophile or something. I expect a strongly worded letter and then they move on.

Posted by DarthVader 2010-12-30 11:51|| 2010-12-30 11:51|| Front Page Top

#2 Yes, that's how Bolton was appointed to the UN ambassadorship

Posted by Goober Hupomotle7936 2010-12-30 11:53|| 2010-12-30 11:53|| Front Page Top

#3 "Making undeserved concessions to Syria tells the regime in Damascus that it can continue to pursue its dangerous agenda and not face any consequences from the US,"

The only thing Syria understands is FORCE, Kick their asses publicly and they'll bluster then Bow, it's all they understand, there is No ally, only Master or Slave.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2010-12-30 12:26|| 2010-12-30 12:26|| Front Page Top

#4 But it's fun to note, Darth, since Bambi and the Dhimmicrats were so angry about Bush's use of recess appointments.

Note that Bambi also deplored signing statements, which he now does routinely.

Posted by Steve White 2010-12-30 13:09|| 2010-12-30 13:09|| Front Page Top

#5 Recess appointments, as the article points out, are only until the next session of Congress. The appointments expire at that point. Recess appointments have typically been in situations where the official going "poof" in two months does no harm, right? What the hell is the host country supposed to think when their new ambassador vaporizes inside of nine weeks?

Posted by Mitch H. 2010-12-30 14:44|| http://blogfonte.blogspot.com/ 2010-12-30 14:44|| Front Page Top

#6 Gentle correction: the recess appointment is good until the end of the next session of Congress. These appointments are good until December, 2012.

Posted by Steve White 2010-12-30 15:52|| 2010-12-30 15:52|| Front Page Top

#7 Funny how Bambi the Obumble's stance on recess appointments and signing statements changed once he got the big chair.

Posted by CrazyFool 2010-12-30 16:46|| 2010-12-30 16:46|| Front Page Top

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