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75. They whined excessively about Obama's "executve actions" (as they dubbed them)

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 03:33 PM

Aug 31

including the E.O.s themselves and the "signing statements" - even when all the ones that Shrub did, were pointed out.

This has a cool list of all the E.O.s from all the way back - Executive Orders Washington - Trump II

45 has had 418 E.O.s (over both terms so far), coming in at #9 out of the 47 Presidents.

(below from the last 50 years)

President Term Total Orders Avg/Year Yrs in Office EO Number Range

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Jimmy Carter (D) Total 320 80 4.00 11967 - 12286

Ronald Reagan (R) Total 381 48 8.00 12287 - 12667
I 213 53 4.00 12287 - 12499
II 168 42 4.00 12500 - 12667

George Bush (R) Total 166 42 4.00 12668 - 12833

William J. Clinton (D) Total 364 46 8.00 12834 - 13197
I 200 50 4.00 12834 - 13033
II 164 41 4.00 13034 - 13197

George W. Bush (R) Total 291 36 8.00 13198 - 13488
I 173 43 4.00 13198 - 13370
II 118 30 4.00 13371 - 13488

Barack Obama (D) Total 276 35 8.00 13489 - 13764
I 147 37 4.00 13489 - 13635
II 129 32 4.00 13636 - 13764

Donald J. Trump - I (R) Total 220 55 4.00 13765 - 13984

Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D) Total 162 41 4.00 13985 - 14146

Donald J. Trump - II (R) Total 198 329 0.58 14147 - 14344

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Trump Says He Will Order Voter ID Requirement For Every Vote [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 31 OP

Soon an EO that everyone must vote for him. Irish_Dem Aug 31 #1

Fat Hitler was telling everyone a year ago to VOTE BY MAIL...VOTE BY MAIL Bengus81 Aug 31 #24

Executive orders won't work Roy Rolling Aug 31 #47

and the tax returns too. what are u hiding? AllaN01Bear Aug 31 #81

I don't believe he can do this, elections are set up and controlled by each state... wcmagumba Aug 31 #2

Correct Septua Aug 31 #28

Yes but, Old Crank Aug 31 #42

Most red states already have Voter ID requirements and limited voting by mail Wiz Imp Aug 31 #65

Absolutely no, he can't do that. paleotn Aug 31 #85

It's unconstitutional. Raven123 Aug 31 #3

You don't actually think Trump has read the Constitution, do you? Chasstev365 Aug 31 #13

No...but those in Congress that pass laws have. Bengus81 Aug 31 #22

The states pass their own voting rules about ID, time, place yellowdogintexas Aug 31 #76

I'm not sure some members of the Supreme Court have read the Constitution. thought crime Aug 31 #49

Sad but true! Ziggysmom Aug 31 #57

No one actually thinks Orange Hitler can read, do they? Lokee11 Aug 31 #83

Nothing is unconstitutional edhopper Aug 31 #45

Wait until a Dem is President again,the Extreme court will be reviewing that ruling ASAP Bengus81 Aug 31 #50

Another bullshit EO................... Lovie777 Aug 31 #4

We are all very ill. twodogsbarking Aug 31 #5

Meh, just another text from Stephen Miller gab13by13 Aug 31 #6

"Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. NO EXCEPTIONS!" Now WHERE have I HEARD that BEFORE? Miles Archer Aug 31 #17

He's like Chucky in a Skeletor meat-suit Seinan Sensei Aug 31 #33

Stephen Miller is Trump's Nazi Poster Boy. thought crime Aug 31 #51

My guess is popsdenver Aug 31 #53

Rumpy is continually trying to flex powers he does not have bucolic_frolic Aug 31 #7

Yes, and it's called power psychosis William Seger Aug 31 #10

that's a new term for me. barbtries Aug 31 #20

Doesn't nearly every rich person in America qualify for this dx? travelingthrulife Aug 31 #23

Does President Trump The Wizard Aug 31 #8

i think it's a real thing barbtries Aug 31 #19

I think that it is closer to one third. markodochartaigh Aug 31 #70

I agree with that. barbtries Aug 31 #72

Why do we need Congress? Jarqui Aug 31 #9

Because the GOP wants a King. travelingthrulife Aug 31 #25

Actually, from the time he was "installed" in 2017 popsdenver Aug 31 #52

100% unconstitutional or 1500% if you're MAGA. sinkingfeeling Aug 31 #11

He knows he and his idiotic policies are losing nwduke Aug 31 #12

Blow it out your ass dweller Aug 31 #14

Elections come under state jurisdiction. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 31 #15

One has to have a conscience in order to be bothered by it. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 31 #16

States run elections. barbtries Aug 31 #18

EPSTEIN FILES.....EPSTEIN FILES...release ALL of the now! Bengus81 Aug 31 #21

One would think Republicans would question why their party always tries to prevent Americans from voting. travelingthrulife Aug 31 #26

I realize that it is his idea to make people not vote due to long lines and bad weather, but what about early voting? LiberalArkie Aug 31 #27

I've seen lines on Early voting due to Captain Zero Aug 31 #34

Yes, me also. But I live in rural Arkansas and mail is iffy. Depends on the contractor delivering. So I would never LiberalArkie Aug 31 #37

another delusion. everyonematters Aug 31 #29

We ALL know that he does NOT have any power over our elections, BUT bluestarone Aug 31 #30

when we vote here in New Haven, our names are checked off a list of registered voters. It's no problem if you go at CTyankee Aug 31 #31

An Executive Order is NOT a law HarryM Aug 31 #32

That's not up to him. That's not how it works. Scrivener7 Aug 31 #35

Ultimately, the Supreme Court is re-writing the Constitution, just for Trump. thought crime Aug 31 #40

His order will resonate with states like Texas and Texas will follow suite.... LeftInTX Aug 31 #36

That isn't how EOs work. Why does the media not report this factually? Bluetus Aug 31 #38

He can shove that EO up his shit filled ass. When it comes to voting he has no say. Autumn Aug 31 #39

Here we go. This is how he becomes a dictator. thought crime Aug 31 #41

Blah blah blah PortTack Aug 31 #43

He is preparing to try and steal the 2026 elections. bronxiteforever Aug 31 #44

I really don't even care if voters need an ID. JohnnyRingo Aug 31 #46

It is an obstacle for poor people and younger voters. thought crime Aug 31 #54

I don't know about your state,... JohnnyRingo Aug 31 #88

When PA attempted to implement Voter ID back in 2012 BumRushDaShow Aug 31 #59

That is bad. JohnnyRingo Aug 31 #89

You have many "legacy" voters BumRushDaShow Sep 1 #93

Are you sure that is wise? I am old and no longer have driving vision. quaint Sep 1 #95

Too late! Hope22 Aug 31 #48

Every place and every time E. Normus Aug 31 #55

I have never had to show id Bluestocking Aug 31 #60

not worth the paper its written on moonshinegnomie Aug 31 #56

He doesn't want mail-in ballots because there's no voter ID required Bayard Aug 31 #58

Cuckhold Stephen Miller must be whispering in his ear again Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 31 #61

Like a lot of his EO's you will really need to read it jgmiller Aug 31 #62

That's what people thought when he signed an E.O. to eliminate "birthright citizenship" BumRushDaShow Aug 31 #64

Executive orders apply to the Executive Branch, Donnie. They have no legal impact on the states rsdsharp Aug 31 #63

Scene at an elections office in a blue state jmowreader Aug 31 #66

Who will decide "Those That Are Very Ill" KS Toronado Aug 31 #67

Fuck him. H2O Man Aug 31 #68

States make the rules for voting AverageOldGuy Aug 31 #69

Republicans hate executive orders, except when they don't (From 2015) Wiz Imp Aug 31 #71

They whined excessively about Obama's "executve actions" (as they dubbed them) BumRushDaShow Aug 31 #75

So Trump is on a pace for 1400 over this 4 year term. Wiz Imp Aug 31 #84

And the asshole that always voted by mail got a brainworm idea from VLAD. Traitor-in-Chief. nt Evolve Dammit Aug 31 #73

It's not about actually preventing people from voting. cab67 Aug 31 #74

He's full of crap, and executive orders have no power to order anything. elleng Aug 31 #77

State boards of elections control and manage their own elections. SHitler has nothing to say about it. CousinIT Aug 31 #78

Not his job ... not his jurisdiction ... FakeNoose Aug 31 #79

Distraction mac56 Aug 31 #80

Will we have to take our license plates in when we vote? StarryNite Aug 31 #82

Sounds like a good time for ol' Roberts to defend the rule of law Orrex Aug 31 #86

He has no authority to do so. Zero. Nada. Bupkis. Miller and Thiel are lying to him again. Ford_Prefect Aug 31 #87

New Epstein disclosures alway prompt Trump to go batshitcrazzy. twodogsbarking Aug 31 #90

I found this cool T shirt online. LudwigPastorius Aug 31 #91

Has he no lawyers? moondust Sep 1 #92

Tell that bdamomma Sep 1 #94