Is this playing politics or good policy ?

Question

This adminstration has used a veto only once. Under this Adminstration signing statements misused have allowed them to circumvent the Constitution. The number is approaching 600 now and he basically is voiding these laws as they relate to the Executive branch of Goverment. The John McCain anti-torture legislation is one example. If he doesn't agree he has the option to pass it, renegoiate it or veto it not to write a disclaimer for his branch of Goverment. He has used this quietly keeping up the appearance of nonpartisonship while building his branch of Goverement. He's using signing statements like line item veto's but they've been ruled unconstitutional in Clinton vs New York 1988. His power currently allow him to sign, veto or return the bill to the House and Senate. So with only one veto and 600 signing statements excluding his branch from accountablilty to bills passed in the house and senate he appears to be effective and a team player. Politics or good policy ?

Answer 1

Signing statements were never intended to be used as our current President uses them. Signing a law then saying, "Everyone except me" is a clear violation of the seperation of powers law and a clear abuse of power. It's a perfect example of how completely out of control our government and out current administration have gotten.

Answer 2

Need you even ask? Politics of the worst kind!

Answer 3

Sounds great.

Answer 4

how else are they going to establish their dictatorship? theyre doing a heck of a job! i say its great policy.