S.3930, a.k.a. Military Commissions Act of 2006, is the bill that Bush pushed for, that he said over and over was necessary in order to ensure our safety. It includes the controversial interrogation provision. The bill was passed on 9/29 and presented to the president on 10/10. He hasn’t signed it yet. What is he waiting for? If it was so important, why didn’t he sign it the second it came across his desk? For that matter why did it take so long to reach his desk? Typically it’s a couple of days from the time the bill is cleared for the white house to the time it’s presented to the president. In this case it was closer to two weeks. The president only has 10 days to sign a bill once he receives it. Could the congress have been giving Bush more time to find a politically opportune moment to sign the bill? That can’t be true. The republicans all said that this bill was critical to our defense. I can’t believe they would put partisan politics over national security.
2006-10-14 10:46:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
the photo opportunity for a bill signing,, is critical for the elections,, especially if the religious right read the new book "Tempting Faith" and find out that the Bush team, and Karl Rove were mocking them behind their backs,, Bush doesn't even go to church often,, he just pretends to be saved for the money
2006-10-14 10:58:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He has to get the signing statement ready before he signs.
Bush has used more signing statements than ever president combined before him. Basically a presidential pass for the bill ie bill says no torture Bush says except if I want people to be tortured.
Go big Red Go
2006-10-14 17:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Republicans and democrats have been putting their partisanship before the good of America for a loooooooooong time now. It's why we need to get rid of the two-party system. Choosing between whether having a spoon or a fork shoved up your *** is no way to live your life.
2006-10-14 18:13:21 · answer #3 · answered by bennyjoe81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Especially when putting partisan politics over national security is a democratic strong point.
2006-10-14 17:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by letitcountry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We need to actually stop this thing from becoming law or ... revising it after the Republicans lose the House.
Somthing about not having habeas corpus protection troubles people.
2006-10-14 17:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by planksheer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bush is waiting for the Wonderful Wizard of Oz to give him a brain, but the Scarecrow is still ahead of him in line, so don't hold your breath.
2006-10-14 17:56:13 · answer #6 · answered by backinbowl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a political hot potato,and Bush is afraid of getting burned.
2006-10-14 17:58:39 · answer #7 · answered by Alion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll make him easier to impeach if he signs it.
2006-10-14 17:54:21 · answer #8 · answered by notme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wants to minimize torture talk.
2006-10-14 17:53:51 · answer #9 · answered by s. k 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Quitting day, so he can blame Democrats for what he didn't do
2006-10-14 17:49:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋