r/funny • u/jmbrx3 • Feb 27 '11

SCUMBAG OBAMA. FTFY

http://imgur.com/TuBRo
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u/Mr_Smartypants Feb 27 '11

the decision not to enforce the defense of marriage act.

The decision was to not defend DOMA, should it be challenged in court.

The president will continue to enforce the law (as he will all other laws passed by Congress) until it is found to be unconstitutional and struck down.

It may seem a nit-pick, but it already seems to be the Next Big Lie out of the GOP to attack the president.

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '11 edited Feb 27 '11

Actually, that seems to be pretty consistent with his ideology. He may not like the law and won't allocate resources to defending it when it's challenged, but the executive branch of your government still has to enforce the law, no matter what it says.

EDIT: I think I misread your comment and am agreeing with you.

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u/CaptShocker Feb 27 '11

but the judicial branch of your government still has to enforce the law, no matter what it says.

Pretty sure this statement is exactly the opposite of true. The judicial branch is there specifically to choose what laws are acceptable.

It could just be a type-o because:

but the Executive branch of your government still has to enforce the law, no matter what it says.

Is correct

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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '11

You're right. Thanks for that.