"I Can Do Whatever I Want"

"I've got a pen and I've got a phone." This is all you need to know about this imperial President.

Obama has brazenly and openly put Congress on notice recently that he will move forward with his agenda whether he has their votes on legislation or not. He has been increasingly bypassing Congress to do what he wants with existing laws, such as Obamacare. For the 27th time he has unilaterally amended the law.  Obviously driven by political timing, he chose to postpone the most unpopular parts of Obamacare until after midterm elections, even until after the next presidential election. Another such example, among many, is the decision to relax the rules for potential immigrants who gave limited support to terrorists. This directly conflicts with the strict laws that were passed by Congress and already on the books. Apparently, Obama does not consider the three branches of government as co-equal branches, and acts as though the Executive Branch supercedes the others.

So, when he jokes around with French President Hollande as they are touring Monticello, Obama remarks "That's the good thing as a President, I can do whatever I want" - he reveals his true feelings about his Presidency.

"I've got a pen and I've got a phone."