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Biden suggests White House could act without Congress as part of gun control plan
Fox ^ | January 09, 2013

Posted on 01/09/2013 11:56:16 AM PST by scripter

Vice President Biden suggested Wednesday that the White House could take unilateral action on gun control, as he kicked off a round of meetings aimed at finding ways to curb gun violence.

The vice president met Wednesday with gun-safety and victims groups, saying he is "determined" to take "urgent action" to address gun violence. "This is not an exercise in photo opportunities or just getting to ask you all what your opinions are. We are vitally interested in what you have to say," Biden said.

The White House has sought to avoid prejudging what Biden's recommendations would be. But the vice president hinted Wednesday that executive action -- action by the president in which Congress would not have a say -- would indeed be involved.

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 113th; banglist; bhobanglist; biden; guncontrol; secondamendment
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1 posted on 01/09/2013 11:56:21 AM PST by scripter
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Dear Plugs.

Note that the peeps can act independently too.

2 posted on 01/09/2013 11:59:56 AM PST by Paladin2
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But the vice president hinted Wednesday that executive action -- action by the president in which Congress would not have a say -- would indeed be involved.

Obama/Biden, if they take this action...

3 posted on 01/09/2013 12:01:53 PM PST by scripter
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Fellow Freepers, I just got off the phone with my state-level Senator and Congressman. I suggested that my state (Pa)take the initiative and tell Obama that any executive order that he pronounces that erodes any of our Constitutional rights be declared an unlawful order at the state level and will not be observed or enforced. I think it’s time to start pressing our states to stand up for us, since our federal representatives seem to lose their ability to reason when they hit D.C.


4 posted on 01/09/2013 12:02:06 PM PST by patriotsblood
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Looks like the Federal Courts in DC will be busy for the next 4 years.


5 posted on 01/09/2013 12:02:13 PM PST by circlecity
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To: Paladin2

Joe says many stupid things. I think he was kicked in the head by a mule when he was a child.


6 posted on 01/09/2013 12:02:24 PM PST by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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Impeach the whole damn bunch of them!!!!!!


7 posted on 01/09/2013 12:02:51 PM PST by angelcindy ("If you follow the crowd ,you get no further than the crowd!")
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To: Paladin2

I think we are creeping faster and faster towards exactly that... action by the people.


8 posted on 01/09/2013 12:03:44 PM PST by scripter
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Walmart needs to be watched closely, as well as these foundations and big business and even the National Chamber of Commerce, as they are being squeezed to comply, cooperate and cave to pressure for dashing the 2A. If these businesses resist, then comes the executive order against gun rights and freedom.

We are prepared to respond with boycotts, at minimum, presumably?

Resist we NOT much yet.


9 posted on 01/09/2013 12:03:50 PM PST by RitaOK ( VIVA CHRISTO REY / Public education is the farm team for more Marxists coming.)
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OK everyone raise your hands, who didnt see this coming because I think we ALL did
I dare Biden and Obama to do this, I double dog dare them, they want a revolution they are about to get one


10 posted on 01/09/2013 12:03:56 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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We the people need to show the world what happens when the Constution is messed with...


11 posted on 01/09/2013 12:05:41 PM PST by angelcindy ("If you follow the crowd ,you get no further than the crowd!")
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And Congress needs to tell the American people - you can ignore such blatantly unconstitutional actions.

Cause a Constitutional crisis - it is about time.


12 posted on 01/09/2013 12:06:27 PM PST by PGR88
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I’m holding my Smith & Wesson stock. For now.


13 posted on 01/09/2013 12:06:27 PM PST by thefactor (yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
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To: circlecity
The White House is lawyered up, starting with their houseboy, Chief Justice Roberts. Right now, I don't see how they can lose.
14 posted on 01/09/2013 12:06:31 PM PST by July4 (Remember the price paid for your freedom.)
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LOCK N LOAD!!!


15 posted on 01/09/2013 12:06:35 PM PST by angelcindy ("If you follow the crowd ,you get no further than the crowd!")
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If obama violates his oath of office and passes and EO banning anything to do with codified Constitutional Rights... there will be lawsuits and injunctions and rulings against him... and an Impeachment for High Crimes and Misdemeanors. It may go nowhere but it will destroy his presidency and mark him as a tyrant for all time.

LLS

16 posted on 01/09/2013 12:07:03 PM PST by LibLieSlayer (FROM MY COLD, DEAD HANDS!)
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There would be advantages for us if he had to declare martial law before he has finished depleting our food and supplies.

We'd be in a much better position to prevail.

17 posted on 01/09/2013 12:07:28 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (TYRANNY: When the people fear the politicians. LIBERTY: When the politicians fear the people.)
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as he kicked off a round of meetings aimed at finding ways to curb gun violence eliminating the means of the public to defend themselves from government tyranny, the historical aim of all statists.
18 posted on 01/09/2013 12:08:10 PM PST by skeeter
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Any executive order will not ban anything. It will likely address background and mental health checks. I already have to deal with background checks where I live. Not a big deal IF you keep your nose clean.


19 posted on 01/09/2013 12:08:30 PM PST by TheRhinelander
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I too can act without congress.


20 posted on 01/09/2013 12:08:49 PM PST by muir_redwoods (Don't fire until you see the blue of their helmets)
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