SocialistMop.com Political Humor for the Liberty-Minded
Tonight, President Obama addressed the nation and formally announced plans to take executive action on the hot-button issue of amnesty. In a bold move which many are calling an unconstitutional assertion of Presidential authority, Obama proposed making sweeping changes to federal immigration policy, including the following:
- Cracking down on illegal immigration at the border
- Deporting felons, but not families
- Establishing criminal background checks and taxes for undocumented immigrants
At issue is whether or not the President has the authority to take any action at all in these areas. According to the Constitution, the President’s job is to “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed.” Obama’s proposition represents a significant departure from how legislation in this country is enacted and enforced. However, the President maintains that such action is well within established legal precedence.
One major stumbling block for Obama is that he held the exact opposite position on precedence just one year ago. During a February 2013 Google Hangout, the President made the following statement on the topic of immigration:
The problem is, is that I’m the President of the United States, I’m not the emperor of the United States. My job is to execute laws that are passed.
Additionally, President Obama has stated on numerous occasions that he is not “a king” and that he is not able to act unilaterally on measures like granting amnesty.
As the President outlined his immigration proposal this evening, conservatives on Twitter analyzed Obama’s plan and observed that it certainly seemed very kingly and emperor-like, if not a tad dictatorial. Throughout the night, and also leading up to it, patriots tweeted out humorous Photoshopped images depicting President Obama as a king, an emperor, a dictator, and more.
The following are some of the best Photoshops of the bunch which have been assembled for your viewing pleasure. Hope you enjoy!
This Thursday: #ExecutiveAmnesty. Next Thursday: Obama names himself emperor for life. http://t.co/RCTNxDrCge pic.twitter.com/p8S1g9jEJL
— Wills and Ideas (@C_R_Withers) November 19, 2014
BREAKING: Barack Obama set to crown himself Emperor of United States tomorrow night at 8:00pm. #tcot #ExecutiveAction pic.twitter.com/aMXCMrhwVl
— TMZ Politics (@TMZ_Politics) November 19, 2014
The "president who thinks he's a king" starter pack. cc:@BarackObama pic.twitter.com/yUJz5uZI2c
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) November 20, 2014
Sources have told ABC News that Obama could grant Executive Order Amnesty as early as tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/Gcfj4GD9ff
— I'm Ur Huckleberry (@jeanniemcbride) November 19, 2014
It's official we are watching a king. #ImmigrationAction pic.twitter.com/GgMx2TgX2s
— Markeece Young (@YoungBLKRepub) November 21, 2014
#Obama cares not for the people of America! Emperor Dictator mentality! Up hold the LAW!
#tcot #RedNationRising pic.twitter.com/Zmps78FTYk
— NC Conservative (@NCconserv) November 21, 2014
No, it's about You wanting to be king! pic.twitter.com/vn9D3ucuDt
— Ron Evaro (@Evaroron) November 21, 2014
FILLED WITH GREEN CARDS! pic.twitter.com/BHwkjfLII5
— unsavoryagents (@unsavoryagents) November 20, 2014
"ME THE PEOPLE"
AMERICA A PINATA FILLED WITH GREENCARDS
by SABO of http://t.co/meAmPLBMoB pic.twitter.com/nQ74DuqCrv
— unsavoryagents (@unsavoryagents) November 20, 2014
BEWARE Constitutional Professor Given his previous words Barry has declared himself EMPEROR! #immigrationaction #tcot pic.twitter.com/hQ7bHz45IO
— Cal Winn (@CalRWinn) November 21, 2014
Obama's #ImmigrationAction 6 Million Instant Welfare & Healthcare Recipients http://t.co/qku2X4gpxm pic.twitter.com/rqzkT6cI14
— Leah…Geek (@LeahR77) November 21, 2014
Tonight, Fundamental Transformation for real. It's hard to recognize our republic #tcot #NoAmnesty #ImmigrationAction pic.twitter.com/HuLinDMB6a
— Victor Nikki (@hapkidobigdad) November 20, 2014
Earnest Says Being Called Emperor Is ‘Criticism the President Wears with a Badge of Honor’; Now Wearing Black Robes pic.twitter.com/T88SNSqiPP
— jimgeraghty (@jimgeraghty) November 19, 2014
#OBAMA: "I'm President of the United States; not EMPEROR. I cannot do just whatever I want." @TeamCavuto #NoAmnesty pic.twitter.com/XOUQT25krX
— RG™ (@DEN_RG) November 18, 2014
The Proper Salute for the Ruler of the New World Order only requires the middle finger of one hand! pic.twitter.com/bPBQXdcpVQ
— Liberty Czar (@DWeeks41) November 20, 2014
The king of chaos decrees it, all hail the king! #ObamaAmnesty #TP4A #NoAmnesty #SecureTheBorder #immigration pic.twitter.com/7dKAqF5CN8
— Bill Lesniewski (@SardonicDesign) November 20, 2014
Seems all of #Gruber's people are celebrating Obama's executive #ImmigrationAction. Libs love being ruled #tcot pic.twitter.com/rldGaDixQv
— Victor Nikki (@hapkidobigdad) November 21, 2014
"Come, Republicans, let us reason together." pic.twitter.com/CUhFjbEBdW
— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) November 20, 2014
"I am the law!" pic.twitter.com/aSWGRI93RA
— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) November 20, 2014
"L'etat c'est moi." pic.twitter.com/ie4pbnLRbQ
— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) November 20, 2014
Emperor Obama the First is ready to issue his imperial decrees. http://t.co/wQxwuLcj4p pic.twitter.com/MYoJLOP01S
— jon gabriel (@exjon) November 21, 2014
President Obama prepares his immigration proposal: pic.twitter.com/SLm4zSyC5M
— Peter C. (@Slublog) November 20, 2014
President Obama has chosen his outfit for tomorrow’s address. pic.twitter.com/KbhEW8KktQ
— Jay Caruso (@JayCaruso) November 20, 2014
#Obama's Announcement Tomorrow Night Of Unilateral Amnesty Looks 'Like A Dictatorship' http://t.co/8l14yWefpK pic.twitter.com/uCz6IKVDbY
— Brad Thor (@BradThor) November 19, 2014
Taxpayers Billed $358,000 For Emperor Obama To Attend MSNBC Host's Wedding: http://t.co/XrCajVpicV pic.twitter.com/zDyFuJ03r2
— Brad Thor (@BradThor) November 20, 2014
King Obama, Dictator Physco! This guy is mental!
#NoExecutiveAction #DictatorObama #RedNationRising #tcot #pjnet pic.twitter.com/mMrgJzN9F7
— NC Conservative (@NCconserv) November 21, 2014
Republicans call Obama an 'emperor' and 'monarch' – Kicker http://t.co/IVFP5vthCW pic.twitter.com/Gwx3m9maMa
— Kicker (@goKicker) November 20, 2014
From President to King. #ExecutiveAction #ExecutiveAmnesty #ExecutiveOrder #traitor pic.twitter.com/UlfRuwg9cE
— ♥UNITED WE STAND♥ (@amevans73) November 20, 2014
#Obama you are not a dictator. You do not have the power to grant #amnesty #NoAmnesty #ObamaAmnesty pic.twitter.com/UlXbimdFI7
— Jen – FU #ISIS (@jensan1332) November 19, 2014
If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor. I am also not a king… pic.twitter.com/Do8d3fTmEs
— Brad Thor (@BradThor) November 19, 2014
He's told so many whoppers He's the Burger King now!!! #ccot #PJNET #WAAR pic.twitter.com/Q6oYuLcqIL
— Lajouetreine (@lajouetreine) November 21, 2014
