Bluerthanblue
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Thu Mar-22-07 02:06 PM
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What branch of government does the "Administration" belong to? |
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all this parsing of words and claiming "I didn't do it" makes me ask this.
Solly Mack has a post with some of the e-mails detailing the "Plan"-
One of the planning pages clearly states that the answer to the fired Judges asking "Who is responsible for my termination?"(paraphrase) is the ADMINISTRATION.
Yet tony snow claims the issue began with the DOJ. Who's not following the script?
Could someone explain this to me in plain english?
thanks- blu
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twiceshy
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Thu Mar-22-07 02:07 PM
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1. To the Executive branch. I think. |
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Thu Mar-22-07 02:08 PM
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2. It's all part of the executive branch |
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DOJ is part of the executive branch, too.
It all comes down to Bush and his people, no matter what sort of obfuscation they are trying to spread.
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whistle
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Thu Mar-22-07 02:09 PM
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3. Executive as explained at link below |
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Thu Mar-22-07 02:13 PM
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4. Executive, unless it is an independent agency. |
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Edited on Thu Mar-22-07 02:14 PM by Deep13
In that case it would be a hybrid of branches.
Federal judges can't be fired. Removal requires impeachment or death. There are a limited catagory of so-called "Article I" courts that can be fired for cause. They include the U.S. Tax Court, the Bankruptcy Court and INS administrative judges.
DOJ is the definition of an executive agency.
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DURHAM D
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Thu Mar-22-07 02:15 PM
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5. All branches of government belong to me. |
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This is really simple - who pays their salary, who pays their utilities, etc. I/we do. I/we want answers. As a taxpayer I/we am/are entitled.
And yes, in response to Snow, let's have a show trial. The WH and DOJ need to show they have done nothing wrong. Why is that a problem?
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Thu Mar-22-07 02:23 PM
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6. OMG! You just broke it down to it's simplest talking point / framing point |
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Edited on Thu Mar-22-07 02:25 PM by Ghost in the Machine
that it could be taken down to, and everyone should be able to clearly understand it! Did you realize this?
"And yes, in response to Snow, let's have a show trial. The WH and DOJ need to show they have done nothing wrong. Why is that a problem?" (emphasis mine)
This should be the standard answer from here on out. Yes, it's a show trial. Show us you have nothing to hide and no reason to fear being under oath.
I need to make a banner or graphic with your saying ..... if that's ok.
:thumbsup:
Ghost
edited: for bad html (again.. bad Ghost.. bad BAD Ghost)
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DURHAM D
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Thu Mar-22-07 02:33 PM
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9. Sure - glad you like it. It is that simple. n/t |
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Thu Mar-22-07 02:26 PM
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8. That's how I feel. So I called up bush's secretary at the White House |
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switchboard and told her to tell bush to send his minions on up to Capitol Hill and have them testify under oath, in public.
Have you provided him with direction yet? Use the comment line.
White House Phone Numbers
Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 FAX: 202-456-2461
TTY/TDD
Comments: 202-456-6213
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Bluerthanblue
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Thu Mar-22-07 02:24 PM
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7. thanks all! duh, silly me, I thought 'justice' was part of the Judicial |
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branch-
So when snow tries to claim that the WH had nothing to do with the 'plan'- and then says it was the DOJ, that's like saying "My family had nothing to do with it, it was my Daughter that came up with the idea!"....?....!....?...:crazy:
guess i must be slow- :silly:
Thanks for the help
blu
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Thu Mar-22-07 02:49 PM
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10. The truth they don't want you to know.... |
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Edited on Thu Mar-22-07 02:51 PM by misternormal
The American constitutional system includes a notion known as the Separation of Powers. In this system, several branches of government are created and power is shared between them. At the same time, the powers of one branch can be challenged by another branch. This is what the system of checks and balances is all about.
There are three branches in the United States government as established by the Constitution. First, the Legislative branch makes the law. Second, the Executive branch executes the law. Last, the Judicial branch interprets the law. Each branch has an effect on the other.
Legislative Branch
Checks on the Executive Impeachment power (House) Trial of impeachments (Senate) Selection of the President (House) and Vice President (Senate) in the case of no majority of electoral votes May override Presidential vetoes Senate approves departmental appointments Senate approves treaties and ambassadors Approval of replacement Vice President Power to declare war Power to enact taxes and allocate funds President must, from time-to-time, deliver a State of the Union address Checks on the Judiciary Senate approves federal judges Impeachment power (House) Trial of impeachments (Senate) Power to initiate constitutional amendments Power to set courts inferior to the Supreme Court Power to set jurisdiction of courts Power to alter the size of the Supreme Court Checks on the Legislature - because it is bicameral, the Legislative branch has a degree of self-checking. Bills must be passed by both houses of Congress House must originate revenue bills Neither house may adjourn for more than three days without the consent of the other house All journals are to be published
Executive Branch
Checks on the Legislature Veto power Vice President is President of the Senate Commander in chief of the military Recess appointments Emergency calling into session of one or both houses of Congress May force adjournment when both houses cannot agree on adjournment Compensation cannot be diminished Checks on the Judiciary Power to appoint judges Pardon power
Checks on the Executive Vice President and Cabinet can vote that the President is unable to discharge his duties
Judicial Branch
Checks on the Legislature Judicial review Seats are held on good behavior Compensation cannot be diminished Checks on the Executive Judicial review Chief Justice sits as President of the Senate during presidential impeachment
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