There can be no question at this late date in the Bush presidency that the issue of whether the American system will be characterized by "meaningful checks and balances" is at stake - and that goes to the heart of the matter of why Friday's hearing ought not be the end of a process but a beginning. Full Story »
Posted by Randy Morrow
The article summarizes Fridays session of the House Judiciary Committees hearing about Bushs Imperial Presidency. The discussion peeled off along the usual lines: Republicans angry about being around the "I" word; Democrats angry about what they consider the arrogant lawlessness of Cheney and Bush. Nothing will come from all this; the opportunity for impeachment is past; and it looks like they got away with it. Representative Mike Pence said the session, "caused him to worry about the criminalization of American politics.'" There has been criminal behavior, all right. But by whom?
