Presidential Overreach
Republicans: Limit Democrats, Er, Presidential Power!
After eight years of out of control rule, Republicans now want the Senate to restrain the executive branch. How convenient.
January 5, 2009 | Read More
The Obama-Cheney Administration?
Dick Cheney will be out of office in a month. But when it comes to presidential powers, he’s probably going to be with us for a long, long time. If you don’t believe it, just ask him. He’ll tell you.
December 15, 2008 | Read More
Torturing From The Top
The Constitution isn’t the only document the Bush administration has used as a doormat. Let’s not forget the Geneva Conventions as well.
December 15, 2008 | Read More
The Real Other Shoe Dropping In Iraq
A couple of airborne loafers didn’t stop Bush from walking all over the Constitution. Again.
December 15, 2008 | Read More
The Thanksgiving Giveaway In Iraq
While you were having your third helping of turkey, Iraq’s parliament was voting on a hugely important security pact.
November 28, 2008 | Read More
Who Says Lame Ducks Don’t Quack?
Billions of people around the world might be celebrating George W. Bush’s imminent departure from office. But his one-way flight back to Crawford is still a few months off–and he’s making the most of his waning time on Pennsylvania Avenue.
November 19, 2008 | Read More
Update: Obama And Presidential Powers
Several visitors have taken the time to comment on our post yesterday regarding Obama’s use of executive power. Allow us to offer a few humble responses.
November 11, 2008 | Read More
Bush Sticks It To Congress Again
It turns out the Bush administration slipped an extra $146 billion dollar gift to their friends in the banking industry into the bailout bill. What? You think our lawmakers actually read the laws they vote on?
November 10, 2008 | Read More
Obama Reality Check - Presidential Powers Edition
This morning, news comes from the AP that Obama plans to “undo” many of President Bush’s actions by using one of Bush’s favorite techniques, the all-powerful executive order.
November 10, 2008 | Read More
A Final Insult To The Constitution
For months, the U.S. has been been hammering out a “strategic alliance” with the Iraqi government. The pact must be approved by the Iraqi Parliament before it can take effect. But the people’s representatives in this country won’t get a say.
October 22, 2008 | Read More
