Would it still be called impeachment? Would he have less protection without his executive privilage? has this been done before?
2007-11-25 04:59:32 · 10 answers · asked by . 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It wouldn't be impeachment because he is no longer in office.If he was indicted his lawyers would yell executive privilege for all his actions.If there was a decent Supreme Court it might be possible to do something in Bush's case.
2007-11-25 07:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and actually it's the best time because they no longer can claim exemption as a head of state. This is what the ICC are counting on. Bush and Cheney should never leave the country unless they go to Paraguay where there are extradition laws to protect them there. Maybe that explains why Bush has a ranch there.
2007-11-25 13:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by Enigma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, an ex pesident may be charged with crimes and tried in a court of law like anybodly else. It is only impeachment when the accused is in office. There will not be any executive priviledge attached.
2007-11-25 13:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't be called impeachment, but yes.
For instance, Bush and all his crowd could be made to stand trial for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity.
Executive privelage was never intended to protect a president from criminal behavior.
It hasn't been done to US presidents, but has with other heads of state.
2007-11-25 14:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Republicans tried to indict Bill Clinton after he left office. They did not succeed because there was no case.
It would seemed that a former president is not immune against crimes committed while in office. Investigations, indictments, convictions and punishment for crimes against humanity are also possible.
2007-11-25 23:16:52 · answer #5 · answered by johnfarber2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they could be tried for anything they did in office that was criminal. It isn't likely to happen, though, as once they political figure has retired, everyone just wants to sweep it all under the carpet.
The Hague is a different matter, though. I wouldn't travel to foreign countries if I were Bush.
2007-11-25 13:06:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dan H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know the answer but i really hope so. i was also wondering w/ all the rediculous lawsuits flying everywhere, could i sue Bush for pain and suffering or restitution to get my mis-spent taxes back?
2007-11-25 13:04:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, no, he would still have executive privilege for any actions he performed in office, no
2007-11-25 13:05:53 · answer #8 · answered by cashcobra_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be pursued but I have serious doubts that it will be-we'll see what happens with Gonzales but my guess is that it will fade away without actual action.
2007-11-25 15:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by Jackie Oh! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please stop living in that delusional world.nothing is going to happen,during or after his presidency.
get an appointment with a psychiatrist so you will be better able to deal with the real world.
2007-11-25 13:07:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋