Remember the time not so long ago when the Dems and the compliant media would complain about President Bush's use of signing statements ,executive orders and recess appointments ?
Well that was then ;and since "Bush did it " (the new corollary to "it's Bush's fault) President Obama is planning extensive use of these executive tools to jump start his stalled agenda.
Funny thing is now the NY Slimes doesn't appear to have any issue with it.
Obama Making Plans to Use Executive Power - NYTimes.com