24 Dec 10
Originally posted by dryhump§202(a)(1) of the Clean Air Act (passed by Congress and signed by the President in 1970) provides that EPA “shall by regulation prescribe . . . standards applicable to the emission of any air pollutant from any class or classes of new motor vehicles or new motor vehicle engines, which in [the Administrator’s] judgment cause, or contribute to, air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.”
Who elected the people at the EPA? Where does their "authority" come from? A bureau the american people have no control over is now going to regulate industry.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/post-carbon/2010/12/epa_announces_plans_to_regulat.html
Any other questions?
24 Dec 10
Originally posted by dryhumpAt least the EPA is all American. The same can't be sad of industry.
Who elected the people at the EPA? Where does their "authority" come from? A bureau the american people have no control over is now going to regulate industry.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/post-carbon/2010/12/epa_announces_plans_to_regulat.html
24 Dec 10
Originally posted by dryhumpAnd howsabout those fascists in the Supreme Court -- struttin' around makin' judgements about this and that, but who elected them!?!?
Who elected the people at the EPA? Where does their "authority" come from? A bureau the american people have no control over is now going to regulate industry.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/post-carbon/2010/12/epa_announces_plans_to_regulat.html
24 Dec 10
Originally posted by SoothfastSupreme court judges are appointed by Presidents. They are supposed to make judgements about this and that...any other questions??
And howsabout those fascists in the Supreme Court -- struttin' around makin' judgements about this and that, but who elected them!?!?
24 Dec 10
Originally posted by dryhumpWelcome to the fourth branch of government!! Isn't it wonderful?
Who elected the people at the EPA? Where does their "authority" come from? A bureau the american people have no control over is now going to regulate industry.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/post-carbon/2010/12/epa_announces_plans_to_regulat.html
It is my guess that one day members of Congress need not even show up for work.
24 Dec 10
So just to clarify here, the first six responders are okay with agencies acting unilaterally without the approval of congress? Suppose the TSA decided everyone named Mohammed or any variant thereof should receive extra screening at airports?
As a sidenote, it's funny to me that the people who are okay with this are the same ones complaining about the rich getting richer. Who do you think these rules will hurt the most? The utility companies will pass the cost right on down the line.
24 Dec 10
Originally posted by dryhumpDo you really think every single government employee should be elected? Or what exactly do you mean by "approval of Congress"? Doesn't Congress already have the authority to cease most government activity?
So just to clarify here, the first six responders are okay with agencies acting unilaterally without the approval of congress? Suppose the TSA decided everyone named Mohammed or any variant thereof should receive extra screening at airports?
As a sidenote, it's funny to me that the people who are okay with this are the same ones complaining about the rich ...[text shortened]... hese rules will hurt the most? The utility companies will pass the cost right on down the line.
24 Dec 10
Originally posted by KazetNagorraOf course not. We're not talking about a park ranger, this is a whole agency. They have the power (as no1 pointed out) to act without the approval of congress. Essentially, they can pass laws without going through the normal process. To be honest, I don't know whether congress could overrule the EPA or not.
Do you really think every single government employee should be elected? Or what exactly do you mean by "approval of Congress"? Doesn't Congress already have the authority to cease most government activity?
24 Dec 10
Originally posted by dryhumpI think you will find that in the eyes of those who have posted thus far, the federal government is not capable of any wrong......unless they are a Republican.
Of course not. We're not talking about a park ranger, this is a whole agency. They have the power (as no1 pointed out) to act without the approval of congress. Essentially, they can pass laws without going through the normal process. To be honest, I don't know whether congress could overrule the EPA or not.
24 Dec 10
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Originally posted by bill718Right. They're chosen by Presidents. Just like those dratted folks working in the upper echelons of the EPA. So...there you go.
Supreme court judges are appointed by Presidents. They are supposed to make judgements about this and that...any other questions??
