Well apparently according to Cheney, the office of the VP is not an entity within the executive branch of gov't. So if that be the case, how can he and his office staff make any such claim of executive privilege ?
Posted by emal at June 21, 2007 02:44 PMPeople hate Congress because they are always punting their responsibilities to commissions and blue ribbon panels. If the Iraqi Study Group has all the answers then why have Congress in the first place?
I'm trying to support the Democrats but their actions are increasingly irrelevant focused more on symbolism than action. Focuses on appearing to do something they ensure they do nothing.
Posted by joejoejoe at June 21, 2007 03:18 PMWe should be at a 45 mpg fleet average by 2012. That's absurdly easy.
Obvious, I guess, but it still should be said. We used to accomplish real goals that took real work. It's easy to be a whole lot better than this, jesus.
Posted by paradox at June 21, 2007 05:20 PMUhhhh...where the hell is cutting the write-off for SUK-Vs as corporate vehicles?
Posted by phidipides at June 21, 2007 08:35 PMWhere is the special prosecutor in the Gonzo scandal? Time for the Democrats to appointment one and get on with it.
Posted by Judith at June 21, 2007 09:42 PMRead my lips. Watch this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSuhuopoLiI
Posted by mgarthoff at June 21, 2007 11:05 PMSteve, Great Spaghetti Monster forbid, if only they would issue those subpoenas, which they did not do, as opposed to authorize them, which is like saying, "We really mean it this time."
Posted by Duckman GR at June 21, 2007 11:18 PMThe SUV write-off repeal bill is in the works, according to Ed Markey, the House Climate Change cmmtee chair.
Why it couldn't be in the CAFE bill, Lord knows.
Posted by euzoius at June 22, 2007 06:23 AMThe repbulican base is not in favor of shamnesty. Neither is a majority of the nation if it doesn't involve sealing the northern and southern borders.
Immigration is one thing, being invaded is another.
I always heard the "doing jobs Americans won't do" back when we were discussing agriculture workers. Then it went to service industry, then meat packing, now construction. Just what jobs are Americans willing to ensure stay in legal immigrant and American hands?
And wht are our children going to do for first time jobs that they need to learn basic work skills when those have all ben abandoned to illegals for the sake of a few extra dollars in some ones pocket or votes at a polling place?
"the White House blew off the subpoenas on national security and executive privilege grounds."
Why wouldn't they blow off the subpoenas? We have been the ultimate enablers for six and a half years. We are the ones who allowed this Administration to total disrespect our Democracy. Take your subpoenas and shove them Congress.
Posted by Judith at June 22, 2007 02:14 PM