Is Bush a hypocrite?

Question

He ridiculed Marshareff about being President AND being in control of the military about a month ago...But isn't that exactly what HE is? With the passage of the "Patriot" act, Military Commissions Act of 2006, and the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2007, at a drop of a hat Bush could declare Marshall law for ANY reason.

Gus...I think a lot of us like our freedoms and don't want to live in fear. Our freedoms are much more important than being scared of shadows.

The story of the "Boy, who cried, Wolf, one too many times" comes to mind.

Eric...that is a bold face lie! The FACTS are that the generals didn't have near as many men going into there than they needed...Remember Rummy saying that you "Fight with the Army that you have, not the one that you want" Well, the Generals kept telling people left and right that they needed more soldiers over there, and they were ignored.

RJ...True..I guess I would tend to agree with you.

JCA...Have you READ the acts that I stated? The acts were written in such a way that the "laws" couldn't be seen in a court of law. Yes, the "Patriot" act is written so they could arrest someone (ANYONE) that they deemed a "terrorist" do whatever they wanted to that person and that person can NOT fight it in a court of law. This includes AMERICAN CITIZENS. All that needs to happen is that the "President" doesn't like you and wants you to disappear.

Answer 1

YES, Bush IS a hypocrit, among many other things.

JCA, this is for you. You claim that Martial Law cannot be claimed by the President for any reason he wants. This is from the NDAA, which was recently passed by Congress, giving the President just such powers. Below is the exact section, including the link
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=109_cong_bills&docid=f:h5122enr.txt.pdf

Found on page 322-324 of above link....

SEC. 1076. USE OF THE ARMED FORCES IN MAJOR PUBLIC EMERGENCIES.
(a) USE OF THE ARMED FORCES AUTHORIZED.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 333 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
‘‘§ 333. Major public emergencies; interference with State and Federal law
‘‘(a) USE OF ARMED FORCES IN MAJOR PUBLIC EMERGENCIES.—
(1) The President may employ the armed forces, including the National Guard in Federal service, to—
‘‘(A) restore public order and enforce the laws of the United States when, as a result of a natural disaster, epidemic, or other serious public health emergency, terrorist attack or incident, or other condition in any State or possession of the United States, the President determines that—
‘‘(i) domestic violence has occurred to such an extent that the constituted authorities of the State or possession are incapable of maintaining public order; and
‘‘(ii) such violence results in a condition described in paragraph (2); or
‘‘(B) suppress, in a State, any insurrection, domestic violence, unlawful combination, or conspiracy if such insurrection, violation, combination, or conspiracy results in a condition described in paragraph (2).
‘‘(2) A condition described in this paragraph is a condition that—
‘‘(A) so hinders the execution of the laws of a State or possession, as applicable, and of the United States within that State or possession, that any part or class of its people is deprived of a right, privilege, immunity, or protection named
in the Constitution and secured by law, and the constituted authorities of that State or possession are unable, fail, or refuse to protect that right, privilege, or immunity, or to give that protection; or
‘‘(B) opposes or obstructs the execution of the laws of the United States or impedes the course of justice under those laws.
‘‘(3) In any situation covered by paragraph (1)(B), the State shall be considered to have denied the equal protection of the laws secured by the Constitution.
‘‘(b) NOTICE TO CONGRESS.—The President shall notify Congress of the determination to exercise the authority in subsection (a)(1)(A) as soon as practicable after the determination and every 14 days thereafter during the duration of the exercise of that authority.’’.
(2) PROCLAMATION TO DISPERSE.—Section 334 of such title is amended by inserting ‘‘or those obstructing the enforcement of the laws’’ after ‘‘insurgents’’.
(3) HEADING AMENDMENT.—The heading of chapter 15 of
such title is amended to read as follows:
‘‘CHAPTER 15—ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAWS TO RESTORE PUBLIC ORDER’’.
(4) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—(A) The tables of chapters
at the beginning of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, and at the beginning of part I of such subtitle, are each amended by striking the item relating to chapter 15 and inserting the following new item:
‘‘15 Enforcement of the Laws to Restore Public Order ................. 331’’.
(B) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 15 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to sections 333 and inserting the following new item:
‘‘333. Major public emergencies; interference with State and Federal law.’’.
(b) PROVISION OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND EQUIPMENT.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 152 of such title is amended
by adding at the end the following new section:
‘‘§ 2567. Supplies, services, and equipment: provision in major public emergencies
‘‘(a) PROVISION AUTHORIZED.—In any situation in which the President determines to exercise the authority in section 333(a)(1)(A) of this title, the President may direct the Secretary of Defense to provide supplies, services, and equipment to persons affected by the situation.
‘‘(b) COVERED SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND EQUIPMENT.—The supplies, services, and equipment provided under this section may include food, water, utilities, bedding, transportation, tentage, search and rescue, medical care, minor repairs, the removal of debris, and other assistance necessary for the immediate preservation of life and property.
‘‘(c) LIMITATIONS.—(1) Supplies, services, and equipment may be provided under this section—
‘‘(A) only to the extent that the constituted authorities of the State or possession concerned are unable to provide such supplies, services, and equipment, as the case may be; and
‘‘(B) only until such authorities, or other departments or agencies of the United States charged with the provision of such supplies, services, and equipment, are able to provide such supplies, services, and equipment.
‘‘(2) The Secretary may provide supplies, services, and equipment under this section only to the extent that the Secretary determines that doing so will not interfere with military preparedness or ongoing military operations or functions.
‘‘(d) INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN AUTHORITIES.—The provision of supplies, services, or equipment under this section shall not be subject to the provisions of section 403(c) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b(c)).’’.
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at the
beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
‘‘2567. Supplies, services, and equipment: provision in major public emergencies’’.
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 12304(c)(1) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘No unit’’ and all that follows through ‘‘subsection (b),’’ and inserting ‘‘Except to perform any of the functions authorized by chapter 15 or section 12406 of this title or by subsection (b), no unit or member of a reserve component may be ordered to active duty under this section’’.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

W.B. Yeats: "The best lack all conviction, while the worst are filled with passionate intensity."

It's about the only solace in the face of Bush, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, Rove and Co. Yeats wrote those words almost 100 years ago, and the world rebounded into sanity before tumbling down the hill into Animal Farm again. Sorry to mix references, but it's noteworthy that both works issued from the same era -- and Yeats' quote does at least go some way to explain why, in the face of such bald-faced lunacy, no reasonable opposition has presented itself.

Answering your question directly: Bush isn't even genuine
baloney.

Answer 4

No President Bush can not declare Marshall Law by any reason. Article II of the Constitution so states. The President of the United States has responsibilities and limited powers in all three jurisdictions of government (Executive, Legislative and Judicial) but his powers are checked by Congress (Legislative) and Judicial Branches. He can not DECLARE war without Congress' approval. He can not appoint judges without Congress' approval. That's the beauty of the good ole USA! We love life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness so much that we do not give any one branch the sole power or ability to cancel either one of those beautiful gifts we enjoy here in America. Always remember that and don't let anyone (street scholars) tell you otherwise. Read up on your Government. See the links below and spend a day or two. You'd be amazed at the beauty of our government. Even Cesar Chavez is having problems for trying to vest so much power in himself.

Answer 5

I don't know what the hell I am doing in this section, but we are all hypocrites. You're a hypocrite, I'm a hypocrite, Bush is a hypocrite. Look at what he did to Iraq. He completely destroyed it. Now you know fighting fire with fire does nothing. Now you know bush just put more gasoline in that fire. I don't lable people, but i will tell you that bush is the world's biggest threat. he is also greedy and selfish. just like any other person he cannot handle the power given to him.

Answer 6

The President has ALWAYS been over the military, that's why he is called the Commander and Chief.

Answer 7

Bush is actually one of the only presidents that hasnt taken conrol of the military and actually let the generals fight the war in a long time



Okay, now YOURE a hypocrite

your complaining about Bush putting LESS soldiers in Iraq?

Answer 8

You would think that would be a really easy questin to answer, but you have to look between the lines so to speak or the "nukler" talk.

His handlers nad the ones that pll his string are, but he I really don't think he can tell the difference, so I have t say no, not willingly. I guess. Mary Christmus!

Answer 9

First of all, he didn't "ridicule". Lets be accurate if you're going to criticize. The President is, and always has been Commander in Chief. Nothing has been done, or will be done, without Congresses approval. Comparing Pakistan with the US is, at best, apples and oranges.

Answer 10

Bush is too dumb to be a hypocrite. Moreover, he doesn't know the meaning of the word, nor its correct spelling. Just leave poor George alone, will ya! The man just wants to sit on his ranch and play with his baseball cards for Pete's sake!

Answer 11

If there is anyone studying how to be a hypocrite they need to look no farther than George W. Bush as the prime example. Along with him would be other key figures in his Administration and even supporters of Bush. Hypocrisy at its finest.