Standard practice, Bush's engagements - the audience is careful screened -- staunch supporters only. It's no longer a public engagement at this point, and shouldn't be subsidize by public funds.
2006-10-26 02:38:22 · 7 answers · asked by Treebeard 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Key point... Bush's is audience careful controlled, members only. It is not first come, joe public. This is a radical departure from what other presidents did. He had done this for the maximum positive spin on chosen topic of the day. There will be no hecklers or uncomfortable question asked.
2006-10-26 08:26:20 · update #1
If the President is attending in an official capacity then it is not a misappropriation. Promoting a program or piece of legislation is an official reason--it's part of the job. All presidents have done it.
PS. David_B is also correct.
2006-10-26 02:43:36 · answer #1 · answered by damdawg 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All Presidents do it. Get over it.
UPDATE: You additional details do not add anything. Clinton did the same as GW. It's always been the way it is now. It is not a radical departure from previous Presidents. Clinton abused his power probably more than anyone. No matter what people tell you, you are not going to change your mind. Your hate for Bush overshadows anything he does, good or bad.
2006-10-26 10:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by Wego The Dog 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no more than it was for Clinton, or Carter, or Kennedy
But this is just the cost of having a President and is done by all Presidents. And no more than Sentors using thier mailing ability to send out things near election time.
And since he is allowed to use it, it can not be misappropriation,
No party will want to get rid of this, since they want it for thier president the next time
2006-10-26 11:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No.
However, the RNC (or the relevant political party or organization) is required to reimburse the government for travel costs.
It's a long standing policy that dates back many years and is applied equally to whichever party is in power.
2006-10-26 09:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO, I dont think so. The president has many obligations one of which is social networking, be it for what ever reason. It is really not our business how he travels – especially if it required for safety reasons.
2006-10-26 10:03:45 · answer #5 · answered by EM-water2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We could shut down the whole airport and let him fly Delta.
2006-10-26 12:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by IElop 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is.
2006-10-26 09:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋