Not quite every member of Congress gave a standing ovation to the president’s promise to bypass Congress whenever possible to help Americans. That fact that even one of them did, however, is confusing at best.

Obama tells Congress he is going to bypass them because they suck, and they applaud wildly. Oh, okay then. #SOTU — Jayhell Axeheram (@aheram) January 29, 2014

Seeing members of Congress applaud when Obama vows to completely bypass their Constitutional duties and do whatever he wants<<< #sotu — Justin Dodd (@therealjdodd) January 29, 2014

Seeing parts of congress applaud Obama saying he intends to bypass them was funny — Robert Schuster (@ziggyziggyzomba) January 29, 2014

POTUS tells Congress he will bypass them and they applaud. *SMH* This is all just a game to them. #SOTU — Terrie Pau (@Texas56) January 29, 2014

Think Crowley was the D who echoed "Do it," after Obama said if he can bypass Congress to help Americans, "that is what I am going to do." — Dan Friedman (@dfriedman33) January 29, 2014

Every member in the chamber who just stood and cheered for Obama's threat to bypass Congress is a traitor. #SOTU — Paula Bolyard (@pbolyard) January 29, 2014

And all those members of congress who just stood and applauded the president for saying he is going to bypass congress… *high five* #SOTU — Adam Dixon (@audiophileaj) January 29, 2014

Weird to hear members if Congress cheer for a president to bypass them — David Freedlander (@freedlander) January 29, 2014

Obama just declared he'll bypass Congress, in front of Congress. — Joe Rival (@JerseyJoe74) January 29, 2014

The state of our union. RT @HuffPostMedia: Obama to Congress: “I will bypass you repeatedly.” Congress: “(Loud applause)" — The Happy Feminist (@HappyFeminist) January 29, 2014

Why is Congress applauding his declaration to bypass congress? #SOTU — Better Than (@jonathankroll) January 29, 2014

Congress applauding POTUS declaring he will bypass them if necessary. Ironic. #SOTU — Jennifer Berigan (@JBConnecticut) January 29, 2014

Surprised at applause over threat to bypass congress. Why? #SOTU — Annie Olson (@dalrhet) January 29, 2014

#POTUS telling Congress he'll bypass them and they are clapping like crazy. What? #SOTU — Michaela Dodge (@MichaelaTHF) January 29, 2014

Congress applauds the line in which the President pledges to bypass Congress. #SOTU #WTF — Bear Braumoeller (@Prof_BearB) January 29, 2014

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