Quote:
|
Originally Posted by aceventura3
There has been an on-going power battle between the legislative and executive branches of government. some of the issues have been clearly defined and there are some issues in the gray, so to speak. One of those areas is executive privilege - where is the Constitutionals line drawn? I don't pretend to know, but I do know, if I were President I would challenge every attempt by Congress to prevent new precedent. What would you do?
|
I'll answer that, but first you've got to get how bizarre it is for you to be arguing framer's intent in one thread, and executive privilege should be expanded regardless of the design of the government in another. You've got to admit, that's a bit strange.
I do actually know where the constitutional lines are drawn. It's not a big mystery; most of us were taught how checks and balances works in 7th grade Civics--although Bushco wants us to think we don't know because our ignorance is their most useful tool. That ongoing struggle you refer to has only been happening since Bush was elected, and only REALLY happening since he used his post-9/11 popularity to start bullying congress around.
If I were the president, I'd follow the law. I'd honor the word I gave to uphold the Constitution. I wouldn't concern myself with expanding my power over the other branches. Maybe it's because I'm a uniter, not a divider, but I'd be interested in government working together to promote programs and policies that serve the American people. That would be first in my mind. Expanding my power and privilege would be WAY down my list.