Posted on Nov 22, 2015
SSgt Alex Robinson
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COL Jon Thompson
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While the majority of Americans may not want refugees in the U.S., quite frankly there is nothing they can do about it. Obama is not up for reelection so he can pretty much do as he wants within the bounds of U.S. laws and the Constitution. If he thinks it is the right thing to do, he will do it. He also knows that Congress will not pursue any kind of impeachment hearings and there are still enough Democratic senators to filibuster any legislation. We just hope that none of the refugees turns out to be a terrorist.
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Maj Rob Drury
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"If he thinks it is the right thing to do, he will do it."

Pretty close, Colonel; he knows it's the wrong thing to do, so he does it.
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SSG Michael Scott
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This man shows more concern for muslims, refugees, and immagrants. What about the Veteran who took his life by jumping off the 3rd floor at a VA medical center? What about the 22 Veterans who commit suscide a day? What about the Veterans who are still waiting to receive benefits? I was talking to a friend today who use to be in the military. He told me there were lots of refugees with cell phones and tablets, all maless, ages 18-24. No passports, he w said it was very weird. He also stated he was having to watch his back. We do not needs this cap in the USA.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
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Any Commander's decision should not be subject to the whims of "democracy." Whether or not we agree with that person. The privilege of command comes with the responsibility of doing what THEY think is Right, not what Public Opinion thinks is Right at that moment.

There is a reason we have a singular executive head, as opposed to a committee.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
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SSgt Alex Robinson - It's actually not enumerated at all. Refugees isn't mentioned at all. Naturalization is (Art 1, Section 8) Different subject.

That said, when they made the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (and DHS et al), Congress granted the President LOTS of Power through Delegation of Legislation Powers. That's the problem. Congress GAVE him this ability. Maybe not the current one, but there is no "current Congress" which goes back to why we have a Singular Executive as opposed to a Committee.
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SSgt Alex Robinson
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS - this article taken from the US Bar and also quotes the Constitution says that the immigration powers are specifically that of the legislative body not the executive branch
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
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SSgt Alex Robinson - The word "Immigration" does not appear in Clause 4 (Art 1, Section 8), nor does "Refugee." The word Naturalization does however.

As I said above, the Legislative Branch ESTABLISHED the ICE, which granted the Executive Power Enforcement Authority. Congress gave the President power.
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