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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
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To: Neocon who wrote (19378)5/23/2000 9:12:00 AM
From: Tom Clarke  Read Replies (2) of 769670
 
It is well established that the Commander- in- Chief has quite a bit of discretion in the deployment of force, especially pursuant to treaty obligations.

Yes, its well established, but it isn't constitutional. I guess thats why treaties are now called "agreements." It was heartening to see Congress finally assert its constitutional prerogative, but disheartening to see Dubya come along and put the kaibosh on it.

Why do our leaders insist on flaunting the law?

I hope the author of that column is incorrect about the ascendancy of Wolfowitz in the Bush camp. Condolezza Rice wrote the speech in which Dubya acknowledged the limits of American power. I hope Dubya continues to listen to her. Wolfowitz' bellicosity is unsettling, to say the least.
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