I am not entirely convinced this is anything more than a punt from the 1 yard line. Legal types are ripping up the cushions to figure this out and finding that the underlying statement is more "but it's Congress' fault, so unless they do something, oops, yer screwed." Basically, "not my problem".
Obama talks soaringly of Kennedy, not realizing he is emulating the most ironic aspect of his presidency, Kennedy's inaction on Civil Rights and shitty moves. Kennedy refused to act when compelled, not wanting to anger southern whites. He even ordered MLK wiretapped. It was not until forced that he acted and had a Senator draft the Civil Rights Act, which he took to Congress. Basically, death and civil strife forced his hand.
Obama is similarly leadfooted.
The Supreme Court protects the Constitution, The Congress protects its home district, but the President protects his votes. Same ole.
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Date: 2009-06-12 08:30 pm (UTC)Obama talks soaringly of Kennedy, not realizing he is emulating the most ironic aspect of his presidency, Kennedy's inaction on Civil Rights and shitty moves. Kennedy refused to act when compelled, not wanting to anger southern whites. He even ordered MLK wiretapped. It was not until forced that he acted and had a Senator draft the Civil Rights Act, which he took to Congress. Basically, death and civil strife forced his hand.
Obama is similarly leadfooted.
The Supreme Court protects the Constitution, The Congress protects its home district, but the President protects his votes. Same ole.