She's not my preference, but on the off chance she IS elected will the Bush supporting crowd come to REGRET this new, all powerful unitary executive - that has no limits on its use of power?
2007-08-07 01:08:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Oyeah: Technically we are a republic. If we did not have a party in power that steals presidential elections, I would tend to agree with you. If ever we can free ourselves of electronic voting machines we have a better shot at a free and fair election.
2007-08-07 01:20:37 · update #1
Oheah: I do thank you for your comments. Ummm I already think we HAVE a fascist party. It just happens to be in power at the moment.
2007-08-07 01:22:37 · update #2
Booman: Have you been paying attention to recent events ?
2007-08-07 01:33:41 · update #3
Booman: I wish I could share your optimism. With the exception of Jackson, and Nixon, most of these other presidents you cite as examples of broad executive powers overly applied, were benign.
I will refrain from adhomemin Bush comments, but
I don't believe he has the wisdom or sense to act in the best interests of the nation. Much of what has been done domestically indicates otherwise.
Posse Commutatus, habeas corpus, basic First Amendment rights and the balance of powers are seriously in ham's way - and our wall paper congress won't do its job.
2007-08-07 01:44:23 · update #4
I do believe that Hillary would do a great job. We had it pretty good when Bill was in office and she has good idea's for if she is elected. Presidents do have a lot of power, but they do have a panel of people that advise them so it is not always just them with the power. As you have said the President has a lot of power and any one who is elected could abuse that power, not just Hillary. I think the country is ready for a big change like this.
2007-08-07 01:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's not the case, the powers of the President and executive branch are outlined in the Constitution, and attempts to expand those powers by various Presidents have been granted and curtailed by the Judicial and Legislative branches. Yes, I have been paying attention, There are checks and balances in place is my point. Although, there have been certain concessions made in certain areas. Ultimately, the system works. Look , back at Andrew Jackson and the banking system battle. Nixon, FDR, Teddy Roosevelt, there has been a long history of these kind of things in our country. The system has always worked, and I think it will continue to work. I think so anyway.
2007-08-07 08:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by booman17 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tit for tat I say. Hillary will make a better President than the lying filth in office now. This is funny watching all the Chauvinists go nuts over Hillary's imminent job as the President of the United States. I think it's great.
2007-08-07 08:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
well you live in a democracy at least on paper, though i prefer to think of it as a oligarchy. but since the one that wins gets the power, that's how it goes. perhaps you could start a communist party , or some fascist party, and change the rules to suit you. remember democracy is not a spectator sport, you dont like the system, run and change it.
2007-08-07 08:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just as smart as when you gave all that POWER to BUSH
2007-08-07 08:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by PADMANABHAN N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋