Difference between revisions of "George W. Bush/elevation of presidential power"
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* [http://www.thenation.com/doc/20060109/schell The Hidden State Steps Forward] by Jonathan Schell (and some [http://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2006/01/preventing-tyrannypart-one.html commentary] by [[David Brin]]) | * [http://www.thenation.com/doc/20060109/schell The Hidden State Steps Forward] by Jonathan Schell (and some [http://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2006/01/preventing-tyrannypart-one.html commentary] by [[David Brin]]) | ||
* [http://www.nybooks.com/articles/19092 Power Grab] | * [http://www.nybooks.com/articles/19092 Power Grab] | ||
− | * 2006-07-24 [http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/07/24/lawyers.bush.ap/ American Bar Association (says) Bush violating Constitution] | + | * '''2006-07-24''' [http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/07/24/lawyers.bush.ap/ American Bar Association (says) Bush violating Constitution] |
+ | * '''2006-02-21''' [http://www.consortiumnews.com/2006/022106a.html Bush's Mysterious 'New Programs'] by Nat Parry: raises a number of alarming points, with the "new programs" being only the cream on top |
Revision as of 14:14, 23 September 2006
Overview
This page is about George W. Bush's efforts to substantially expand the powers of the President of the United States during his time in office.
Bush's elevation of presidential power has greatly hindered investigation of corruption in his administration, and opened the door for much further corruption.
In general, Bush seems to be trying to remove the restraints (checks and balances) on presidential power which are intended to prevent corruption at the highest levels of government. He has stated repeatedly that he feels free to reinterpret or ignore the law as he sees fit, which runs completely counter to the rules set up by the Constitution.
Links
- The Hidden State Steps Forward by Jonathan Schell (and some commentary by David Brin)
- Power Grab
- 2006-07-24 American Bar Association (says) Bush violating Constitution
- 2006-02-21 Bush's Mysterious 'New Programs' by Nat Parry: raises a number of alarming points, with the "new programs" being only the cream on top