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* '''2006-10-18'''(?): Signed [[wikipedia:H.R. 5122|H.R. 5122]], John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, which gives the President expanded power to declare martial law [http://www.netscape.com/viewstory/2006/10/27/bush-moves-toward-martial-law] | * '''2006-10-18'''(?): Signed [[wikipedia:H.R. 5122|H.R. 5122]], John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, which gives the President expanded power to declare martial law [http://www.netscape.com/viewstory/2006/10/27/bush-moves-toward-martial-law] | ||
* '''2006-04-02''' Signed the [[USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006]] {{wnref|President Bush to limit congressional oversight in PATRIOT amendment act}} | * '''2006-04-02''' Signed the [[USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006]] {{wnref|President Bush to limit congressional oversight in PATRIOT amendment act}} | ||
| + | ==Quotes About== | ||
| + | * '''2007-05-18''': "The president clearly thought and acted as if he were above the law, or could bend it completely to his will. What happened was sickening, appalling on all the levels you describe." – [[David S. Broder]], [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2007/05/07/DI2007050701461.html live discussion] | ||
Revision as of 13:57, 28 July 2007
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.
Related Pages
Links
- The Hidden State Steps Forward by Jonathan Schell (and some commentary by David Brin)
- Power Grab
- 2007-07-22 When executive privilege becomes executive disdain (house editorial, International Herald Tribune)
- 2006-08-17 Judge: "There Are No Hereditary Kings in America" by Paul Kiel: warrantless wiretapping is ruled illegal
- 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. "Given Bush’s now open assertions that he is using his “plenary” – or unlimited – powers as Commander in Chief for the duration of the indefinite War on Terror, Americans can no longer trust that their constitutional rights protect them from government actions."
- illegal wiretapping
Actions
- 2006-10-18(?): Signed H.R. 5122, John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007, which gives the President expanded power to declare martial law [1]
- 2006-04-02 Signed the USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006 [W]
Quotes About
- 2007-05-18: "The president clearly thought and acted as if he were above the law, or could bend it completely to his will. What happened was sickening, appalling on all the levels you describe." – David S. Broder, live discussion