Recession? What recession? The Bushes Buy Fine China for almost 1/2 a mil.

[TexasWSP]

Cool man. I wasn't joking around or trying to amuse you. I said my post was lighthearted in nature. I was trying to make it come across to CG like I wasn't upset or anything. Next time I type a post directed towards you....or one that I feel needs your approval...I'll let you know.

I don't know if that has ever been done. It makes sense to me......having a newly elected President review any pending regulations set forth by a recently vacated administration.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by TexasWSP

Cool man. I wasn't joking around or trying to amuse you. I said my post was lighthearted in nature. I was trying to make it come across to CG like I wasn't upset or anything. Next time I type a post directed towards you....or one that I feel needs your approval...I'll let you know.

I don't know if that has ever been done. It makes sense to me......having a newly elected President review any pending regulations set forth by a recently vacated administration.

If you are still conscious, drop a post on it...I am curious about it...

I am shutting down now...been up for almost 22 hrs on this buzz is no good.

Here is another question...

What are the legal ramifications on overturning bills that previous admins have passed thru congress...sorry if it doesn';t make sense..tired, but I got a feeling u know where I am going...

help me out.

laters

[SWTXBelle]

Can't just overturn bills that have become law - but there are plenty of policies that are not a result of legislation (insert joke here) that Obama will now have leeway to change. As I understand it, though, there are bureaucratic hoops that must be jumped through, so any change will take some time. Sweet dreams, DS.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Can't just overturn bills that have become law - but there are plenty of policies that are not a result of legislation (insert joke here) that Obama will now have leeway to change. As I understand it, though, there are bureaucratic hoops that must be jumped through, so any change will take some time. Sweet dreams, DS.

Thank you...that's where I was trying to go with that.

I am trying to get some idea of what would have to be done for any new admin coming in to reverse some of the things that an old admin may have done that a new admin may deem as unfit, improper or injust for the country.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Thank you...that's where I was trying to go with that.

I am trying to get some idea of what would have to be done for any new admin coming in to reverse some of the things that an old admin may have done that a new admin may deem as unfit, improper or injust for the country.

Well, there may be a clue as to Obama's plans in the recent hires for his administration. His Solicitor General (the principal government advocate before the Supreme Court) will be Elena Kagan, the dean of Harvard Law (and, according to many, a likely future Supreme Court pick). Her most well-known article argued for increased Presidential power in terms of the various administrative agencies, and, working in the Clinton administration, she frequently advocated for a stronger executive branch.

It may well be that the new President is looking to strengthen the executive branch even further.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

It may well be that the new President is looking to strengthen the executive branch even further.

How do you feel about that, in general?

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

How do you feel about that, in general?

In general, I'd rather not have the executive branch too powerful; I think there's a good reason for the balance between the three branches, and I like the check and balance aspect to it. An executive branch that's overly powerful has the ability to push through personal agendas and the like.

I'd even feel that way if the executive branch was representing my own personal interests (low taxes, limited government, etc.). I just think you run into too many issues the closer you get to an all-powerful executive.