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Barack Obama

Old and In the Way

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1. Too bad Congress isn't onboard.

Reply to freshwest (Original post)

Wed Nov 6, 2013, 09:02 PM

Nov 2013

The House obviously can't create legislation. That would piss off the Base (ie the core rubes/morons) and the Koch Brothers. Glad to see Obama leading on this issue, because the Republicans in Congress sure can't.

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President Obama Issues Executive Order On Climate [View all] freshwest Nov 2013 OP

Too bad Congress isn't onboard. Old and In the Way Nov 2013 #1

I'm pleased to say mine are; we need more people who aren't brainwashed in the electorate for change freshwest Nov 2013 #4

Amazingly beautiful video of nature. sheshe2 Nov 2013 #2

It breaks my heart to think of what we're losing to their insane greed and lust of the endtimes. freshwest Nov 2013 #3

The vision is indeed ours. sheshe2 Nov 2013 #6

Yes, they do truly believe the blight will descend only on the 'sinners'- which couldn't IrishAyes Nov 2013 #8

To bad for them that they are so very wrong! sheshe2 Nov 2013 #9

As usual they've got everything bass ackwards. IrishAyes Nov 2013 #10

It's good we have a far-sighted president. It may make a difference in the coming years. Thank you shraby Nov 2013 #5

Isn't it great to have a President who thinks in the long term? great white snark Nov 2013 #7

Recommended. (nt) NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #11

grateful for the vision our president has to issue this executive order hopemountain Nov 2013 #12