'Founders devised a system, separation of powers, with Congress leading'
Former Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, contends Congress needs to do a much better job of keeping President Obama “in check.”
He was speaking in a podcast interview posted on his Ron Paul Institute website.
“I’m sure the founders would be astounded that this responsibility of the Congress to keep the executive branch in check was given up so easily,” Paul said.
Speaking with libertarian commentator and author Charles Goyette, the former congressman explained that the usurpation of power by the Oval Office happened gradually.
“It was always conceded that you have to have a strong president [in foreign policy],” he said.
That power became “contagious,” said Paul, and spread to other policy areas.
His comments came as debate over Obama’s use of executive orders has intensified.
“It’s a defect in our understanding of our system,” Paul said. “The founders were well-intentioned, they devised a system with separation of powers, a balance of powers, with Congress leading the three areas.”
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ReplyDeleteHe's spot on, but no one is holding the congress feet to the fire. john McCain just attended a meeting in davos and met with soros. our leadership is NOT the leadership we need, but because we don't hold any one accountable, they will keep lining their pockets and "living the good life" with a blind eye.
ReplyDeleteIt is about time and even too late. His abuse of power and the constitution should have been squashed first time he did it.
ReplyDeleteTrue the founding fathers had good intentions, now all we get is the lesser of two evils. I will say I'm a fan of the Tea Party. because liberals don't like them & because RINO's don't like them.
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