The Silent Coup - How a nation ruled by law, becomes a nation ruled by men

Op Ed News by lisa persson | Feb. 29, 2008 (News Analysis)

increasing the power of the presidency means much more than just a certain interpretation of the constitution or that the legislative branch loses power. ultimately it means that the american people lose power. Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics
Topics: Law, U.S. White House
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Posted by: Posted by Patricia L'Herrou - Feb 29, 2008 - 1:04 PM PST
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Patricia L'Herrou
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 by Patricia L'Herrou - Oct. 1, 2008
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Roland F. Hirsch
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 by Roland F. Hirsch - Oct. 1, 2008

This opinion piece demonstrates a total ignorance of American history. The increases in executive power under Bush are less than 1% of the increases under Lincoln, Wilson and both Roosevelts. The author should have taken a history course first, or read a good book on each of these Presidents so that the minor current complaints could have been put in perspective.

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