Bush once again uses his king-like powers (this time denying Congress the right to ask two former aides about the firing of federal prosecutors).
Does it appear this administration has something to hide?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070709/ap_on_go_pr_wh/congress_bush
2007-07-09 07:09:12 · 30 answers · asked by jswnwv 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It's Nixon all over again! I love it! Impeachment then resignation...here we come!
2007-07-09 07:15:05 · answer #1 · answered by little timmie 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
There's only so many times Executive Privilege can be invoked before the issue gets taken to court. As a legal doctrine. Executive Privilege is a fuzzy area that the courts have not previously clearly defined.
One aspect is clear, however -- it only protects confidential communications between the President and his aides, just like any other time of confidential communications privilege.
The courts have repeatedly said that it does not protect conversations between two aides where the President isn't involved, and it does not protect anything that has been revealed publically or outside the White House.
So, Congress can compel the aides to testify. But there are certain questions they can legitimately refuse to answer on the grounds of privilege. After that, it becomes a question of who is going to push more.....
2007-07-09 07:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he has something to hide, just like every other president since Abe Lincoln. Everything in politics are not done above board. It is the results that leaders are after. The means are often secondary.
(I hate Bush Politics, by the way.)
Anyway, while everyone is angry or defending Bush, we should be looking at the Boys and Girls club that American Politics have become. Pols are afraid to speak up and oppose certain policies, because they are afraid to lose an election. For example, Barack Obama voted against the war, but who knew. Unless you watch C-Span or something.
The kingship of the American Presidency has been in the making for a long time. Congress (future president hopefuls)has been helping along the way.
2007-07-09 07:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by atomic_dog_68 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He invoked govt priviledge because of the fact congress is dropping his time and his directors time. they have no proper to any advice on the firing of any lawyer. He can do it whilst ever and for what ever reason he desires to. Political or no longer. He may even come out and say, "I fired him because of the fact he replaced into investigating a chum of mine. manage it." And congress would not have the main stunning to declare doodoo approximately it. They know this. besides the undeniable fact that it truly is nice for sound bites and it makes them look like they are doing some thing...which they do no longer seem to be. in certainty they are dropping the folk's time and funds for the only perception that they are furthering their own pastimes, which polls tutor they do no longer seem to be.
2016-10-20 10:42:32 · answer #4 · answered by alpers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bush and Cheney's overuse of Executive Privilege, especially to block Congressional investigations, is going to push the fight into the lap of the Supreme Court.
Bush could always let them testify before Congress but limit their responses to "I cannot comment on that" or "I have no knowledge of that"; if Congress cites them with contempt charges he can then commute the sentences and they walk away. That would give him the ability to claim that Congress is engaging in a "witch hunt".
On the other hand, the AJ office is strictly under the auspices of the Executive, with the exception of the AJ himself. If underlings are fired then it isn't Congress' business as to why they were fired. (I must admit--he did fire them for not "toeing the line", but that is also within his rights to do as Executive CEO).
2007-07-09 07:27:09 · answer #5 · answered by Mathsorcerer 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's almost to the point of becoming laughable. And Republican hypocrites claim taxpayer money is being wasted on a "wild goose chase." But of course, their witch-hunt over a bj was a far more productive use of taxpayer dollars? This administration reeks and it's time to take out the trash!!!
2007-07-09 07:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by genmalia 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, he's hiding criminal conduct just like Nixon. "Executive privilege" and "national security" were favorite claims during the Watergate hearings. Too bad Bush didn't copy Nixon's diplomatic successes. Nixon did a lot of good things during his presidency.
http://www.landmarkcases.org/nixon/privilege.html
2007-07-09 07:20:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they're trying to hide the fact that Bush fired attornies he had every right to fire. Federal prosectuors are hired and fired at the whim of the President. I don't know why Bush has entertained this insanity on the part of the democrats for so long. Let the libs take it to court, Bush did nothing wrong and I see nothing wrong with him putting this stupidity aside and working on important things. Like stopping terrorists and finishing the job in Iraq.
2007-07-09 07:22:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
And people thought Nixon's White House was secretive! King George is the epitomy of total arrogance. If the Democrats had any backbone they'd be working on impeachment right now. They have more than enough grounds.
2007-07-09 07:14:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 1⤋
No this is an important test of the powers of branches of government.
You must be aware that President Bush is a man of principles.
He is not going to set precedent by allowing Congress to usurp Executive power.
The results of a court decision on this will profoundly affect the future of government separation of power.
2007-07-09 07:18:24 · answer #10 · answered by gcbtrading 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Bush wants to negotiate by making Miers and Taylor available for "off the record" interviews. The man is totally nuts.
2007-07-09 07:14:24 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋