It’s not the number of EO’s but the nature of many of them that is concerning. Heck, FDR is the king of EO’s with 3700+. Ike signed nearly 400 of them. But I don’t think many people have accuses Ike of abusing the privilege or ruling by executive fiat like a dictator. The last 3 bozos have used the EO in a more substantial manner than their predecessors IMO. Again, not quantity, but quality (of the dubious nature).
First off, Obama signed 276 Executive orders in 8 years. Trump signed 220 in four years.
Secondly, Article II of the Constitution gives the President the right to write them as it’s part of their job to direct federal agencies in enforcing the laws that Congress enacts.
Al, its good to see you leading by example on the “Why are you still bringing up a past president? Move on!” talking point folks like you like to bring up when it serves your narrative.
Hey Al. I call you toon a factual fail. Trump did 220 executive orders in his 4 years in office compared to Obama’s 147 in his first 4 years in office. In Trump’s 4 years, he did only 56 less executive orders than Obama did over 8 years. And Obama did fewer Executive Orders than Bush did over the same time period.
After some thought, I’m thinking Al is less upset about President Obama’s executive orders, than he is about President Obama and his beautiful wife Michelle being welcomed in The White House for the unveiling of their portraits being placed where they belong in the White House. Something that usually happens during the first term of the next president as part of the peaceful transfer of power. Something, Orange Drumpf couldn’t bring himself to grow up and act like an adult to do.
Which, BTW, it was so nice to see people enjoying each others company in The White House. Unlike Orange Con Artist, who is always looking for an angle and can only make mean jokes about others. Then again, if you are a walking joke like ol’ Orange Face, I guess their is no challenge in making fun of yourself, when others can do it much better.
Good example of political distortion based on ignorance. POTUS Obama signed the least number of EOs per year since Grover Cleveland. POTUS Trump, for example, during his 4 year term signed EOs at 1.5 to 2 times the rate that were signed by POTUS Obama.
Ballast over 1 year ago
For a second I thought that was supposed to be a portrait of all the classified documents stolen by dolt.45.
RAGs over 1 year ago
Yeah, executive actions because republicans blocked anything which would help most US citizens, which is against republican policy.
braindead Premium Member over 1 year ago
Executive orders are horrible. And are socialist/communist and tyrannical!!, with one exception:
It’s OKAY If A Republican Does It!
braindead Premium Member over 1 year ago
Oh, and let’s not forget the thousands of filibusters by Republicans.
baroden Premium Member over 1 year ago
THAT’s supposed to be a dig at Obama? Really? Why don’t don’t you take another dig at the tan suit?
TCA1799 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Courtesy of Mitch the blocker of all.
guyjen2004 Premium Member over 1 year ago
It’s not the number of EO’s but the nature of many of them that is concerning. Heck, FDR is the king of EO’s with 3700+. Ike signed nearly 400 of them. But I don’t think many people have accuses Ike of abusing the privilege or ruling by executive fiat like a dictator. The last 3 bozos have used the EO in a more substantial manner than their predecessors IMO. Again, not quantity, but quality (of the dubious nature).
GiantShetlandPony over 1 year ago
Still ignoring the criminality of the Trump Administration I see.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
It’s sad when you don’t have facts straight, although not surprised….
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/how-much-power-do-executive-orders-have-and-which-president-used-it-the-most/3096259/
1BlackLivesMatter Premium Member over 1 year ago
fjb
piper_gilbert over 1 year ago
Swing and a miss, Al.
The Nodding Head over 1 year ago
Theoretically, if Obama ran against Trump in 2024… a laugher.
thelordthygod666 over 1 year ago
I’d like to thank Mr. Goodwyn for creating a meme that highlights Republican obstructionism. I always knew at heart you were a Democrat.
acellist Premium Member over 1 year ago
“SO WHAT” . . . ???
martens over 1 year ago
Tacky, tacky. tacky. You really are, Goodwyn.
ChristopherBurns over 1 year ago
First off, Obama signed 276 Executive orders in 8 years. Trump signed 220 in four years.
Secondly, Article II of the Constitution gives the President the right to write them as it’s part of their job to direct federal agencies in enforcing the laws that Congress enacts.
Ivan the Terrible over 1 year ago
Let’s drone kill an American citizen overseas because we don’t like his hate speech. BHO.
Vidrinath Premium Member over 1 year ago
Al, its good to see you leading by example on the “Why are you still bringing up a past president? Move on!” talking point folks like you like to bring up when it serves your narrative.
Johnny on the Spot over 1 year ago
Hey Al. I call you toon a factual fail. Trump did 220 executive orders in his 4 years in office compared to Obama’s 147 in his first 4 years in office. In Trump’s 4 years, he did only 56 less executive orders than Obama did over 8 years. And Obama did fewer Executive Orders than Bush did over the same time period.
GiantShetlandPony over 1 year ago
After some thought, I’m thinking Al is less upset about President Obama’s executive orders, than he is about President Obama and his beautiful wife Michelle being welcomed in The White House for the unveiling of their portraits being placed where they belong in the White House. Something that usually happens during the first term of the next president as part of the peaceful transfer of power. Something, Orange Drumpf couldn’t bring himself to grow up and act like an adult to do.
Which, BTW, it was so nice to see people enjoying each others company in The White House. Unlike Orange Con Artist, who is always looking for an angle and can only make mean jokes about others. Then again, if you are a walking joke like ol’ Orange Face, I guess their is no challenge in making fun of yourself, when others can do it much better.
2 old 2 B a young man over 1 year ago
An interesting and relevant stat. Executive action by Presidents: Barac Obama-2 terms, 8 years=276.
Donald J Trump-1 term, 4years=220.
But, Obama was the bad guy
Valiant1943 Premium Member over 1 year ago
They forget about how he pulled us out of another Republican recession
DrDon1 over 1 year ago
Goodwyn just acting like a chimp at the zoo, throwing his f***s at the wall…
meroney over 1 year ago
Good example of political distortion based on ignorance. POTUS Obama signed the least number of EOs per year since Grover Cleveland. POTUS Trump, for example, during his 4 year term signed EOs at 1.5 to 2 times the rate that were signed by POTUS Obama.