He's already said that his people will submit to being interviewed by Congress. He just doesn't want them to be under oath or any records of what is said to be kept. The oath and the records part are not executive priviledge. The agreeing to let his people appear and be questioned by Congress, is the executive priviledge. What's the problem here? There is also another clause in the deal that wouldn't allow Congress to recall anyone. So if these people are later found to be flat out lying, that's that. I don't know about you, but I prefer open government and I don't care for backroom briefings on non-national security issues. I want every politician and their tools to take an oath before they give a press conference. And no records! What the hell is that?
2007-03-21 14:10:56 · 4 answers · asked by Crystal Blue Persuasion 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Man I second that sentiment Neo!
2007-03-21 14:18:55 · update #1
Hey Capn, If you can't discern between an adult asking a question and a child whining that's your problem. You did not have to respond pal. Sorry to put it bluntly, but you're an arrogant azz. And I din't insult Bush!
2007-03-21 14:30:54 · update #2
Executive privilege doesn't apply to his choice of wallpaper either, it has to do with national security not his job security.
Its really strange because you don't need to take an oath when you testify before Congress, if you lie to Congress its perjury. So, unless hes using these points as bargaining chips, the only reason to do it closed doors and with no transcript is so that the testifier can claim faulty memories.
If Bush has done it thinking the US will rally around his claim to need objective thinking and free exchange of ideas, then hes dreaming and need a new crew to introduce him to a constituency tired of lies and deceit. If they did nothing wrong they have nothing to be afraid of, isn't that what was said as our rights were given away by this man?
2007-03-21 14:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by justa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think Politicans should have to wear a Polygraph machine around their necks 24 hours a day 7 days a week because that would be the only way to ever get the truth out of them. Maybe if Congress wins this fight with Bush more of all the lying SOBs from both parties will have to go under oath in from of congress when they do something wrong & they'll be thrown in jail if they lie.
2007-03-21 21:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
*sighs* politics are corrupt and always will be, open a 9th grade ss textbook and look at nations... all were corrupt at some point. just stop whining and get over it.
ps also, we all know bush is awful, so you really don't need to point that out. sorry to be rude, but theres no nice way to say it.
2007-03-21 21:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yah, and I wonder how long it will be and he will be impeached? You are so accurate. Looks like they are hiding something and it is not any different then what Nixon did.
2007-03-21 21:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋