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3. It doesn't set a dangerous precedent. It doesn't set ANY precedent.

Mon Apr 23, 2012, 01:25 PM

Apr 2012

As the article in the OP points out. This is nothing new. Precedent implies something that hasn't been done before.

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Shift on executive power lets Obama bypass rivals [View all] mfcorey1 Apr 2012 OP

I'm glad the president is using his powers in this way... polichick Apr 2012 #1

I do agree Lawlbringer Apr 2012 #2

It doesn't set a dangerous precedent. It doesn't set ANY precedent. phleshdef Apr 2012 #3

Yeah Lawlbringer Apr 2012 #5

Agree 100% polichick--nt wendylaroux Apr 2012 #4