Why do I waste my time commenting here? Good question.  I think it is important that media outlets that proclaim themselves to be the arbiter of truth (how many times has Glenn Beck proclaimed that he is the only voice of truth?) be held accountable.  I think that people proclaiming that they have the true history of the founding fathers (Barton) who are using current events to prove their thesis (or rather argue for the illegitimacy of the current occupant of the oval office) get their facts straight. There is a lot of fan worship expressed on these pages wherein some, not all, take whatever Beck says as gospel. It aint even close. this story is a perfect example–an incomplete history lesson for those with short attention spans like Beck, which grossly misstates facts about statutory law (enacted by Congress) and implementing regulations (issued by Federal agencies). When you grossly misstate the facts, it is a lot easier to support your conclusion that Obama has overwhelmed Congress through executive power.

Another little tidbit for you–that I am sure neither Beck nor Barton bothered to investigate. Many of the regulatory proposals that have come down in the past four years were in the works under Bush Jr. They have been modified for sure by the obama administration,  but they started more than four years ago. it happens with every administration change.

By having Congress and Judiciary check them out and either affirm or challenge them we have more checks and balances on the growing power within the executive branch.

This review should also be required for every set of new regulations that come from the various departments. The do not go into effect until both Congress and Judiciary affirm them (and not in blocks, each has to be reviewed and yea or nay’ed)

That last time I saw someone dressed like that was at the circus.