"Despite Bells and Whistles, 'Office of President-Elect' Holds No Authority"

[jefferson_dem]

Another. Stupid. Bit of. FauxNews. Propaganda.

Since the current Chimp-in-Chief is doing such a bang-up job...FauxNews propagandists just want to let us know...

Despite Bells and Whistles, 'Office of President-Elect' Holds No Authority
The props that decorate the stage for the Office of the President-elect serve as just that, since Barack Obama will hold no actual authority in the Executive Branch until Jan. 20.

President-elect Barack Obama is looking very presidential these days. When he makes an announcement, he is ringed by American flags and stands behind a lectern that has a very presidential-looking placard announcing "The Office of the President-Elect."

But the props are merely that. Under the Constitution, there is no such thing as the Office of the President-elect. Technically, Obama will not even become the president-elect until the Electoral College convenes after the second Wednesday in December and elects him based on the results of the Nov. 4 general election, as stated in the Constitution.

So what is Obama's executive authority in the weeks leading to Jan. 20?

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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/25/despite-bells-whistles-office-president-elect-holds-authority/

[groovedaddy]

1. Are they suggesting Obama stay on the sidelines while the country goes to

Hell in a handbasket!?!
They just hate it that we elected Obama. Nothing but sour grapes.

[gravity]

2. Well don't blame Obama for this mess

I have no problem with it

[tularetom]

3. For starters everybody in the world wants him to be the president right fucking now

and they are prepared to act like he is. Look what happens to the markets every time the guy makes an announcement.

A reverse pie hole effect you might say.

[polichick]

4. Despite Bells and Whistles, Office of President Bush Holds No Authority.

[jefferson_dem]

8. This inept Emperor fiddles (with god knows what) while the USA burns...

Boosh has been an absolute disgrace and his legacy will be crystal clear in that respect.

[polichick]

11. My guess is he's fiddling with little bottles of booze collected around the world.

[FrenchieCat]

5. They wish he didn't hold any authority.

I believe they have it upside down; it is Bush, as a lame dumb duck, who has absolutely no authority. In fact, it is wise counsel that suggest that whatever Bush authorize will need to be undone ASAP!

[Democrats_win]

6. In the minds and hearts of his countrymen, Obama is already President.

Doesn't some one from Australia own FAUX Noise? Do they even count?

[apnu]

7. Fine. I'll play.

Fair is fair Faux... if President-Elect Obama has no power, then all this economic toilet flushing is in the hands of your favorite simian-in-chief and his corporate cronies. So when you bitch about all these blank-checks and bailouts, it all gets laid at Bush's feet.

[Occam Bandage]

9. How uppity. nt

[jefferson_dem]

12. That's it!

Faux is still in campaign mode....still trumpet the "presumptuous" meme. It's actually rather fun to watch.

[TexasObserver]

10. The nation and the world see Obama as the leader NOW.

That has occurred. It doesn't require an official act.