You can always count on old Steny to not have a clue about what he's talking about. But then I suppose you can safely say that about any scumbag Democrat. Such was the case again today, apparently, when old Steny was asked where it is, exactly, in the Constitution that it states the Executive Branch is given the authority to grant illegal aliens work permits. Now old Steny Hoyer, that dim bulb Democrat from Merryland, didn't answer directly, as usual, so instead he chose to blather some nonsense saying, “I didn’t anticipate that question" and adding that he thinks administration prosecutors have "discretion" under the Constitution when it comes to immigration enforcement, and that it is therefore "appropriate" for the president to give work permits to some illegal aliens. Is he serious? I mean I know he ain't the sharpest knife in the drawer, But gee, is the number two Democrat in the House.
At a news briefing on Capitol Hill today, Hoyer was asked: “President Obama said Friday his administration would grant 'work authorization' to some illegal aliens, and I'm wondering where specifically does the Constitution authorize the Executive Branch to permit illegal aliens to work in the United States?” Our brilliant number-two House Democrat responded by saying: “I think the -- I didn't anticipate that question in terms of having looked at it, but let me give you my best cut at it." He then proceeded, saying, “The president of the United States has the responsibility to execute the laws of the United States," said Hoyer, "and what he has said is -- in terms of prosecutorial discretion -- that he wants to give these folks under three defined parameters an ability to have a two-year waiver, which could be re-applied for in order for them to continue to go to school and/or to work."
He went on to say, “I think that's appropriate, I think [that's in] the best interest of our country and that's why the president has taken that action." Hoyer added, "[And] in terms of prosecutors clearly have discretion in terms of what cases they're going to bring or not bring and I don't think anybody questions that under the Constitution." Discretion? Man you just gotta love these Democrats. I'd be willing to bet that old Steny, as are most if not all Democrats, is about as ignorant as one can be when it comes to the Constitution. But that's only because Democrats never concern themselves with it. I think that's pretty much obvious, isn't it. I mean really, would this country be in the shape that's it's in had the Constitution been adhered to? Ya I know both parties can be blamed for stepping on the Constitution, I just think the Democrats have been a bit more flagrant in there abuse.
Ok, so we all should know by now that last Friday, Barry "Almighty" announced that “effective immediately,” without any congressional action, the Department of Homeland Security would “lift the shadow of deportation” from hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens between the ages of 16 and 30 who have been in the United States at least five years and meet other criteria. “Over the next few months, eligible individuals who do not present a risk to national security or public safety will be able to request temporary relief from deportation proceedings and apply for work authorizations,” Barry said. And if you can believe those defending this little unilateral decision of his, there's absolutely nothing about it that based on politics. Right! The election is a mere 5 months away and we're supposed to believe that has nothing whatsoever to do with Barry trying to sway the Hispanic vote in his favor.
Just a little reminder for Steny and his cadre of slimy Democrats, about what the Constitution actually says abut the matter. What it does is to give to Congress, not Barry "Almighty", the power to make immigration law. Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 4 and 18 of the U.S. Constitution say: “The Congress shall have the power … To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization … [and] … To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.” So there you have it! No mention of "discretion" on the part of the president, no mention of it being "appropriate for the president", nothing. The bottom line here is that Barry took it upon himself to do something that is not within his purview, but because it could be used to both distract attention away from his lack of a record and to influence Hispanic voters, it was seen as a being twofer and well worth any potential risk that he might face. End of story.
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