The real problem is that it’s pretty much a direct continuation of powers arrogated by presidents in the recent past. Sadly, congress and the American people have basically yawned and assured themselves (ourselves!) that the president won’t dare use these powers against people who don’t deserve it.

This is arguably a legitimate use of presidential war-making power. But then, we never declared war.

I’m actually more shocked and outraged that the president created a “deficit-reduction commission” over the objections of Congress. The President took over a job that is inarguablely congresses. We’re seeing a melding of the executive and legislative branches– a sure sign that we’re slipping towards an authoritarian system.