thinkprogress.org — Today, Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) noted that under Bush’s broad claim of executive privilege, “the president’s word stands and the constitutional authority and responsibility for congressional oversight is gone.” He added that one alternative he has been “exploring” is the appointment of a special prosecutor.
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waiting2awakeJul 25, 2007
No one, not even the President has the right to obstruct justice. It isn't the firing - and if they were not investigating republican corruption charges - then you are correct that he can dismiss them. But by dismissing them, as is alleged, while they were investigating republican corruption - is obstruction of justice.
crusader1145Jul 25, 2007
Arlen Spector is a fool and a gas bag that loves to hear himself talk. There's nothing here. He's a disgrace.
waiting2awakeJul 25, 2007
so you two have a lot in common ?Seriously, the guy could be wearing a clown suit, juggling, while on a unicycle and it still doesn't change the fact that the Attorney General in America is a criminal like the bunch he is protecting.
nongmoJul 25, 2007
I think this one:<a class="user" href="http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode18/usc_sec_18_00001503----000-.html">http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode18/usc_sec_18_00001503----000-.html</a>But maybe not. There's a whole US code section on "obstruction of justice" you can find for yourself.
obliviousfoolJul 25, 2007
You are both being completely ignorant here. Look at the facts. The attorneys who were fired were the ones who had the ethics to refuse political barking orders. Look up David Iglesias' words on the subject. These attorneys have the power to bring bogus charges against political opponents, and the power to ignore valid cases against corrupt politicians. This power sways elections. Rove has talked about what he believes to be the swing states for '08, and the fired attorneys come mostly from those states. Bush isn't running? Well, duh. Are you that stupid? Do you think the Republicans want to lose the White House? Do you think the oil companies and big business want to lose the White House? The justice department isn't supposed to be politicized! It's against the law you idiot!!!!!! Fine. Have it your way. Let's just have a dictator instead of a president. All hail presidente Next Rich Guy.
caferrellJul 27, 2007
Using the power of the US Justice Dept for personal or political gain is absolutely a crime baby. Sorry