2007-09-10 08:28:14 · 24 answers · asked by Ethan M 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
other presidents have done the same thing.
2007-09-10 08:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by null 6 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Isn't the Patriot Act a law passed by Congress? Since it is, how does that construe into "George Bush given himself powers under the Patriot Act"?
Just curious about the logic behind the statement.
2007-09-10 15:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Essentially he checked with Gonzales and got a rubber stamp from the DOJ and congress. What still surprises me is that such a complex document as the Patriot Act was ready to roll so quickly after 9/11. No, I am not a conspiracy theorist, but I do wonder if Bush was looking for a reason to put in place a plan he had for forcing the country into releasing some of its rights in order to give him the right to spy on what he may think of as his enemies. The Patriot Act is a 342 page long bill, how do you write one of those so quickly? It was so long in fact that it was voted on before many had read it through, at that time don't forget most of us hadn't caught on to the Bush mindset of lies and deception to get what he wanted and in an effort to support the president and get what they though America wanted and needed, Congress voted it through. I have a feeling a little more forethough would have been useful.
2007-09-10 15:44:40 · answer #3 · answered by justa 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I haven't seen where President Bush has given himself additional powers. The Patriot Act was passed by a majority in both Houses of Congress so if anyone gave the Executive Branch extra authority, it was the Legislative Branch. Your local library has many, many books on how our goverment operates, you may want to avail yourself of them sometime. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
2007-09-10 15:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Well, first of all, Congress passed the Patriot Act, so Congress gave him the "powers" you speak of. But I'm not aware that the Patriot Act gave the Prez any unconstitutional powers. Can you point to one? Or is this just more lib irrationality?
2007-09-10 15:43:54 · answer #5 · answered by A Plague on your houses 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
By "given himself" do you really mean "given by Congress." Because of checks and balances of our system, Bush can't give himself powers. But the Congress can, and they did.
2007-09-10 15:38:41 · answer #6 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Ok so they have jumped on you or the fact Congress gave Bush those powers
But they are ignoreing the fact he has them now
What justificationdoes any President have these powers for and why ?
No answer there
Has there ever been a case where absolute power did not corrupt absolutely and just how close is Bush to having absolute power
Why he is just one emergency away from it
2007-09-10 15:42:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
So that you can have something to B**** about. With all that is going on you complain about this little thing. If you have a problem with the Patriot Act contact you Congressman. Peace
2007-09-10 15:42:52 · answer #8 · answered by PARVFAN 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
He didn't give HIMSELF anything.
Remember, the Democrats voted FOR it.
The next president will benefit from it the most not this one and every indication is that the next one just might be a democrat.
Why, if Bush was only interested in his OWN power, do this?
2007-09-10 15:36:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
because provisions in the constitution allows it... lol. get a job.... bush doesn't want to listen in on your calls to 1-800 numbers... your rights are not being violated because your president is taking the appropriate steps to protect you.. you sound misinformed like alot of people in this forum... sad.
2007-09-10 15:42:39 · answer #10 · answered by jasonsluck13 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Just what powers are you talking about? What is your source? Sounds like another BS attack on the President based on rumors or just plain lies.
2007-09-10 15:36:25 · answer #11 · answered by slodana2003 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋