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samcol and filtherton: I understand the cynicism and skepticism and share it to some degree.
The opportunity is there to do something constructive and focus it on positive recommendations to better ensure the process of checks and balances rather than to use it to further partisan politics and bash Bush. I know that is asking a lot but it is interesting how the issues and concerns raised regarding the excessive use of presidential powers are shared by liberals, libertarians and true conservatives.
If the Democrats and the Congressional leadership refuse to move it forward, I will blame them
If the Republicans blocks its passage in the Senate, I will blame them.
If the bill passes and Obama vetoes it, I will blame him.
As to the Commission itself, if it happens, I will withhold judgement until I see the appointments and the resulting recommendations.
As bad as the independent 9/11 Commission was, it did result in some positive legislative proposals to improve homeland security. Something good can come out of this Commission as well.
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