2007-10-23 13:28:37 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It is very much possible for him to do so with the help of evil Republican Neocons.
2007-10-23 13:31:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 4⤋
We just covered this in AP Gove the other week.
It is possible, but highly unlikely. At least 38 states would have to agree to sign the amendment, and fortunately that is not going to happen because the democrats control the Congress (yes!). Anyway, it would take years to pass, and if it did, it would be open to all presidential canidates. Bush would have no chance anyway. He has one the lowest approval ratings ever recorded in Presidental history.
The constitution was amended so a President could only serve for a max. 8 years, to prevent one person gaining too much power and becoming an dictator. It was good for both sides
2007-10-23 20:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by Senator D*L*P™ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He has already said that the Constitution is "Just a piece of paper" and shown almost no regard for upholding it.
With "Signing statements" and executive orders he has set it up to declare martial law and cancel all means of opposition to his dictatorship. All he needs is an excuse and we have seen how easy they are to manufacture.
The former Congress has paid Haliburton to build mysterious "Camps" for hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions of people, with no clear use stated.
A truly Democratic Congress or a Attorney General who made full use of the powers granted Bush could put all the Gang Of Pirates in those camps under RICO statutes, much less just declaring them "Enemy Combatants" and shutting them away to be tried by those who have suffered in GOP hands, or perhaps just turning the lot of them over to be tried for War Crimes at the Hague.
To forestall that possibility I am seriously concerned the Gang Of Pirates might indeed declare themselves by martial law and dump the election. Then what was a Cold Civil War on America, would become a hot one, and all sides would be the losers.
2007-10-23 20:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by Dragon 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
To change the Constitution? No. To have a third term? Yes. It's called Marshall Law. If, and I wouldn't be surprised if it did happen, the US is attacked near to or on election day he can suspend the elections until such time it is deemed safe to resume. He can use the Marshall Law because the US is at War.
Scary thought, isn't it!
2007-10-23 20:50:47 · answer #4 · answered by Mr.D 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, and besides he doesn't want to be president after
being blamed for every bad thing that has ever happened
to the U.S. He just wants to retire and work as he pleases
on his ranch. I hope no future president can serve more than
8 years either. Hillary has already served 8 years (telling her
then husband president what to do), and now she wants 8 more years (since Billy can't run). Let's work on keeping
those in the Senate from holding their seats for years and
years and years, like Ted Kennedy. He should have retired
years ago.
2007-10-23 20:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No
Did you take US History in Elementary School? You know when you learned about the Constitution and how to add an amendment?
While there is a law now that allows him to declare martial law. It has never been constitutional tested and it is highly unlikely that it would stand up if the high court had reason to review it. Further I doubt the people would be sheep enough to stand for it
2007-10-23 20:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by Thomas G 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Before Bush I would have said no, but after him getting away with this executive privilege BS i now think anything is possible.
2007-10-23 20:45:02 · answer #7 · answered by Boss H 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Not with a democratic congress. The president has no say in amending the constitution. That's between the congress and the states.
2007-10-23 20:39:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
No, but thank goodness for Hillary so we can win the White House again in '08.
2007-10-23 21:03:14 · answer #9 · answered by DesignDiva1 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A constitutional amendment takes time.
It must be voted on and then ratified by 2/3 of the states.
A minimum of 8 years, probably longer.
2007-10-23 20:34:26 · answer #10 · answered by Answerman 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋
He has the power to declare martial law and suspend the elections and remain in office indefinitely.
2007-10-23 20:33:28 · answer #11 · answered by wisdomforfools 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋