http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/07/24/lawyers.bush.ap/index.html
2006-07-24 13:59:42 · 10 answers · asked by Dr.Feelgood 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Presidents for over 150 years have used "signing statements" to give their interpretation of laws. Bush uses them to place himself above the law. I don't expect many neocons to open their eyes on this one, though. They love him BECAUSE of his gung-ho attitude, not in spite of it.
Bush has had more than 800 signing statements, compared with about 600 signing statements for all other presidents combined.
All in all it's just another brick in the wall - Pink Floyd.
2006-07-25 04:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hey, I'm a Republican, but not a NEOCON.. I'm not really happy with the way this particular power is being used, but it is up to congress to fix this problem. This is something that has been in the works for some time. What the country needs is to do away with the far right and far left attitude that has befallen our country. We just need to do what is right for the people of the United States, and fair to others.
2006-07-24 14:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by InnerCircle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Constitutionality of laws is determined in a court of...law. Not the court of public appeal. If the President's actions are violations of the constitution, then they can be challenged as such and brought before the Supreme Court as is the legal process set forth in the Constitution. Regardless of whether you want to prosecute the President in the media, on the internet(s) or in your bathroom while wearing pantyhose and singing ABBA songs, there is still a legal requirement to do it according to LAWS.
2006-07-24 14:10:16 · answer #3 · answered by johngjordan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This wasn't violating the constitution...it's signing statements, lots of Presidents have done them...its their version of the line item veto. The ABA group didn't find what he did unconstitutional...they don't agree with it though. I mean, the President does have the authority to present new laws to Congress...so he really wouldn't be able to change laws without running it be them first.....
How come your never on when I'm on....I like arguing in real time.
2006-07-25 15:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by loubean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a "neocon", but does my opinion still matter?
Anyway, I read the article, and what it's based on is supposition and opinion. One group says that the President is doing something wrong, others say he's not. Why couldn't they publish the so-called document itself? I'd like to read it for myself and see if it's in violation, rather than being told that it might be unconstitutional according to one group.
Is this really what you base your opinions on?
2006-07-24 14:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't care what the ABA says.
Until SCOTUS says it's Unconstitutional, or the administration accepts a lower federal court, it's just an opinion.
Bush has been upheld on LOTS of controversial cases the ABA didn't like and lost on others.
2006-07-24 14:16:07 · answer #6 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ted Turner Network has once again put lies out on the airways. What about all the other presidents that wrote remarks on legislation when signing it?? Someday you dumycrats will learn to separate fact from fiction. Even George Washington made comments about things he signed. Do we attack Him too??
2006-07-24 14:04:44 · answer #7 · answered by mr conservative 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, now CNN is the Supreme Court? You fascist commie effete, godless leftradders sieze any opportunity to denigrate your president, and my USA.
2006-07-24 14:18:51 · answer #8 · answered by lighthouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sociopathic psychopath thinks the rules are for everyone else but him.
2006-07-24 14:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go to CNN for the truth hahhahahahahahahah
2006-07-24 14:06:40 · answer #10 · answered by Ethan M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋