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<blockquote data-quote="bellesotico" data-source="post: 352263" data-attributes="member: 15614"><p>Our Congress today meaning currently, holds about as much power as a rubber stamp. When the founding fathers drafted the Constitution, the powers vested to each branch were worded strategically. Each branch was to serve as a checks n balances system to a different branch. </p><p>The founding fathers also believed that absolute power was too much for one man or one branch alone and that reasoning supports the checks n balances system. </p><p></p><p>The Constitution specifically outlines the powers and duties of each branch. The Executive Branch..which was given the LEAST amount of power also has the fewest duties. Serve as commander in chief over the military, recognize and receive foreign diplomats, deliver a state of the union address, appoint members of the Judicial Branch, and when necessary may call Congress into session. Now I'm not saying this is all he can do. There is obviously more language in the Constitution itself. I am just trying to give you an idea of what I'm speaking about.</p><p>The Legislative Branch..intended to be the most powerful Branch, has far more responsibility. They are the lawmakers/policy makers.</p><p>The Judicial Branch..Less power than Legislative..but more than Executive. Their job is to INTERPRET the laws and determine whether or not they are Constitutional.</p><p>So see how the checks n balances plays out? </p><p>Well the reason the Legislative Branch is pretty much name only is because when the Repubs controlled it, they allowed President Bush some wiggle room on Constitutional Law. Prime example..Presidential Signing Statements or in other words the power of line item veto. An absolute violation of Constitutional Law. Only Governors are allowed that luxury...BUT when Congress allowed it..and don't get me wrong..all past presidents have indulged, but to date President Bush has done far more than all of the past presidents combined. </p><p>So with this in mind we come to why if the Dems have control of Congress now, why haven't they done anything about Bush. Why would they? The Republicans set a precedent. The Executive Branch is extremely powerful..more now than EVER in history. If they impeach Bush it weakens the Exec Branch. So their strategy is to leave as is and pray for a Dem to nab the presidency.</p><p></p><p>Now as far as the state of our country. While I don't believe Bush's performance has been stellar (I don't think anyone could honestly say that) he is not to blame for our decline. Economists will tell you that the rise and fall of the economy is historical..and will repeat. The economy was already on the way down at the end of Clinton's term. History also shows economic downturns at times of war. Why it's such an issue is because we are so reliant on the creature comforts..anytime something throws a monkey wrench into the game..we go crazy and start pulling money off the stock market..etc...</p><p></p><p>Bottomline is this, while I don't always agree with who is in power, the point is they are the one in power. If "we the people" don't get educated on more important issues besides the same ones recycled over and over, we will continue to elect and allow politicians to run OUR government as they see fit, not in the best interest of the public.</p><p></p><p>Ok. End of novel. And be nice guys..I've had a rough week..lol (3 tornados in 3 days)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bellesotico, post: 352263, member: 15614"] Our Congress today meaning currently, holds about as much power as a rubber stamp. When the founding fathers drafted the Constitution, the powers vested to each branch were worded strategically. Each branch was to serve as a checks n balances system to a different branch. The founding fathers also believed that absolute power was too much for one man or one branch alone and that reasoning supports the checks n balances system. The Constitution specifically outlines the powers and duties of each branch. The Executive Branch..which was given the LEAST amount of power also has the fewest duties. Serve as commander in chief over the military, recognize and receive foreign diplomats, deliver a state of the union address, appoint members of the Judicial Branch, and when necessary may call Congress into session. Now I'm not saying this is all he can do. There is obviously more language in the Constitution itself. I am just trying to give you an idea of what I'm speaking about. The Legislative Branch..intended to be the most powerful Branch, has far more responsibility. They are the lawmakers/policy makers. The Judicial Branch..Less power than Legislative..but more than Executive. Their job is to INTERPRET the laws and determine whether or not they are Constitutional. So see how the checks n balances plays out? Well the reason the Legislative Branch is pretty much name only is because when the Repubs controlled it, they allowed President Bush some wiggle room on Constitutional Law. Prime example..Presidential Signing Statements or in other words the power of line item veto. An absolute violation of Constitutional Law. Only Governors are allowed that luxury...BUT when Congress allowed it..and don't get me wrong..all past presidents have indulged, but to date President Bush has done far more than all of the past presidents combined. So with this in mind we come to why if the Dems have control of Congress now, why haven't they done anything about Bush. Why would they? The Republicans set a precedent. The Executive Branch is extremely powerful..more now than EVER in history. If they impeach Bush it weakens the Exec Branch. So their strategy is to leave as is and pray for a Dem to nab the presidency. Now as far as the state of our country. While I don't believe Bush's performance has been stellar (I don't think anyone could honestly say that) he is not to blame for our decline. Economists will tell you that the rise and fall of the economy is historical..and will repeat. The economy was already on the way down at the end of Clinton's term. History also shows economic downturns at times of war. Why it's such an issue is because we are so reliant on the creature comforts..anytime something throws a monkey wrench into the game..we go crazy and start pulling money off the stock market..etc... Bottomline is this, while I don't always agree with who is in power, the point is they are the one in power. If "we the people" don't get educated on more important issues besides the same ones recycled over and over, we will continue to elect and allow politicians to run OUR government as they see fit, not in the best interest of the public. Ok. End of novel. And be nice guys..I've had a rough week..lol (3 tornados in 3 days) [/QUOTE]
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