While I'd like to remain optimistic about this little snippet of information, I take great note in the words I feel violate the constitution. What exactly is Mr. Obama's interpretation of the constitution?

Originally posted by eNumbra
While I'd like to remain optimistic about this little snippet of information, I take great note in the words I feel violate the constitution. What exactly is Mr. Obama's interpretation of the constitution?

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Very good point. I most certainly am not taking him at his word. I guess I'm just a little giddy about the fact that this might very well happen.

As one already said, the (un)PATRIOT Act would have to be one of the first things to go. Second would be the new surveillance laws passed this year.

Can a president overturn laws just like that? I mean, I know he can overturn executive orders, but can he also veto laws that have been signed into law by a previous sitting president and voted into law by congress?

I wouldn't think he could. Like I said, I have no clue, but if it is the case then he can't do anything but overturn executive orders. Which is something we might have to settle for.

Looking a tiny bit deeper into this, it seems that, understandably, a president cannot simply turn over laws set by congress. This makes perfect sense. That would make a complete farce of the separation of powers.

I honestly think that the quote given was supposed to only refer to Bush's executive orders.

So the PATRIOT Act and the surveillance laws aren't going anywhere anytime soon unless congress get their head out of you-no-where.

First stop:

Dismantling the Patriot Act

WOOOOOOOHOOOO!

It remains to be seen. I certainly hope he is telling us the TRUTH.

I swear, if he turns out to be a liar, i will request an audience with him MYSELF.

Why not? I'll just tell him i am from the YUCA coalition. (Young urban Cuban American) and demand an audience with him.

Seriously, he'd better not screw up or turn out to be a sock puppett.

I'm very skeptical that he will change anything,perhaps it's the smoke in your eyes from the smoke he is blowing up your keister,he ight do a few things but this change he does will be for the worst IMO