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Originally Posted by Aladdin Sane
If only The One hadn't made such a big deal out of the Bush ("Fascist") practice in order to get elected, no one would notice.
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Don't you think "The One" shit is getting a little stale and just a tad childish? I dont recall Obama or anyone associated with his campaign or administration referring to Bush policies as "fascist"..but hey, whatever makes you feel better.
In the latest news, I was disappointed to read that Obama's Detention Policy Task Force has requested an extension before releasing its final recommendations.
I would expect that there will be a continuation of some Bush policies...but significant differences as well, including:
The preliminary recommendations include prohibiting the admission of statements obtained through cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment; providing detainees greater latitude in the choice of counsel; affording basic protections for those defendants who refuse to testify; reforming the use of hearsay by putting the burden on the party trying to use the statement...
I dont expect that you will acknowledge the reversal of these Bush policies in the same manner that you ignored the complete reversal of Bush FOIA policies and other such directives.
For the record, I dont agree with the continuation of the policy that treats WH visitor logs as presidential records exempt from public disclosure laws. But again, it is still under review.
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On the issue of "signing statements", another issue raised recently by wingnut bloggers...they are nearly as old as the executive branch, but Bush set new records, challenging (choosing to ignore) over 1,00 sections of bills in eight years, about twice the number of all previous presidents combined.
I dont recall Obama saying he would never use a "signing statement" but would be far more selective and more in the manner of Bush predecessors.
But I dont expect you to acknowledge that either.