Speaking to a crowd that was “invitation” only, and taking on a revival meeting air, the President engaged in his favorite political pastimes of blaming others and issuing half truths.  If we had an inquisitive and analytical journalistic press, this blog would be unnecessary.  But we don’t. Executive orders Accurate as he may be when he states, as he did in Texas, that he has used executive orders less than his predecessor, the scope and magnitude are inordinate in comparison.  Facilitating passed legislation is one use of executive orders.  However, overruling passed legislation and creating new law are quite different.  “The president has signed orders to halt the deportation of those who came to the United States when they were young, those who care for children and those who haven't committed crimes. He's also started to allow some relatives of U.S. service members living here illegally to stay.” And...(Read Full Post)