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unknown
01-02-2012, 10:58 PM
Kucinich introduces Bush impeachment resolution (http://articles.cnn.com/2008-06-11/politics/kucinich.impeach_1_impeach-kucinich-resolution?_s=PM:POLITICS)


Kucinich also charges that Bush has illegally detained without charge both U.S. citizens and "foreign captives" and violated numerous U.S. laws through the use of "signing statements" declaring his intention to do so.

The more things "change", the more they stay the same...

Obama’s Embrace of a Bush Tactic Riles Congress (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/09/us/politics/09signing.html?ref=todayspaper)


WASHINGTON — President Obama has issued signing statements claiming the authority to bypass dozens of provisions of bills enacted into law since he took office, provoking mounting criticism by lawmakers from both parties.

mosquitobite
01-02-2012, 11:01 PM
That's why they had to make it "legal" dontcha know??

Anti Federalist
01-02-2012, 11:08 PM
Always at war with Eastasia.

CanadaBoy
01-03-2012, 01:16 AM
Shut up prole!
WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH