Legislation by Fiat - the modus operandi of the Obama Administration
The question I have is a legal one: the Constitution specifically states that tax-related items must originate in the House of Representatives. If so, I fail to see how "rule changes" by the Treasury Department are even legal. Can someone explain this to me?
"1st world problem".
That's a fairly new phrase I've seen tossed around to dismiss seemingly trivial issues. I don't like it. But, Obama legislating by fiat (when he's not even eligible to hold the office, to boot) IS a 1st world problem; the 3rd world, mostly ruled by dictators and oligarchies, don't have that problem. Or rather, as there is no alternative for them, there is no problem.