blitzer interview's BO hard hitting

Blitzer "Senator after all the talk, just what is your favorite color?"

same question he would as Hillary?

bill from ct

He's not allowed to have that? You one of those people wondering why Wolf didn't ask him where his flag lapel pin was?

What questions did you want to hear asked? Stop crying if you don't have any thought up.

...whether he will

1. make a pledge to restore the provisions of the Constitution that Bush has violated or set aside

2. make a pledge to vigorously pursue war crimes of the Bush administration

3. make a pledge to allocate money toward a special prosecutor to investigate the politicization of the Department of Justice

4. make a pledge to (in whatever lawful manner) undo the signing statements Bush has attached to laws


That's a start.

He said some time ago, and more than once, that he would have his Atty Gen go through all the executive orders and rescind any that were not constitutional, he would restore Habias Corpus and close Quantanamo. There's probably a youtube somewhere. This probably answers No. 4, as well.

I THINK he has alluded to special investigions for some things. But I will say that he would have to be very careful about making any of these assertions during this election process.

Hope this helps.

as any of them

we'll see how long the kid gloves stay on

bill from ct

What she does and says is irrelevant now.

He can pledge to do certain things. He can say, as an example, "When I am in the White House, I will order the Justice Department to investigate yadayada."

Not "I'll look at......"

Obama wows Casper; Clinton next
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_8492078

CASPER — Barack Obama told a cheering crowd at a town hall meeting in Casper today that he would restore respect for law in the White House by reviewing every executive order issued by President George W. Bush and discarding any deemed unconstitutional.

Obama's comments came in response to a question from a man in the audience who said he worried that presidents sometimes consider themselves above the law.
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(snip)
In his speech, Obama praised the libertarian spirit of Westerners — Republicans and Democrats alike — and condemned the Bush administration's use of warrantless wiretaps and a willingness to hold prisoners without charges.
"There's nothing Republican about that. Everyone should be outraged by that," he said.

As president, he said he would ask his attorney general "to review every executive order" of the Bush administration. "We are going to overturn those that were unconstitutional. We are going to overturn those that are unnecessary."

His answer drew a standing ovation from a mostly Democratic audience at the Casper Recreation Center.

1. Obama has already said in a townhall meeting about a week or two ago in response to a similar question that one of his first orders of business will be to get his attorney general to look at all of the provisions that Bush has done and get rid of any that are unconstitutional. He gets asked this fairly often in his Q&A sessions with voters.

2. Obama made some news about a month ago in an interview when he said that his office would look at any war crimes committed by the previous administration. I think that's why Congress is in no rush to prosecute Bush people. Don't want Bush to pardon them as he's leaving office. I don't remember the link, but read it from the Huffington Post.

3. I think he's talked about this many times before, by criticizing Bush abusing his political power in the Department of Justice. Not sure if he has ever said that he will have a special prosecutor for it though. Probably not necessary since he's going to appoint the new Attorney General and he can tell the AG not to politicize the DOJ.

4. Don't know the constitutionality of this. The President cannot initiate legislation. Therefore, he can't undo signing statements by the previous President. This might fall under the 'restore provisions of the Constitution that Bush has violated' area though. A President is not obligated to follow signing statements, so I don't think it's necessary to repeal every one of Bush's signing statements if no intent is there to abuse them. Plus it may not be practical since Congress might have to pass a new bill on each one.

That's a weasel phrase.

I think it's plainly clear what he's been saying. Is 'investigate' better for you? Fine. His AG will 'investigate' all of Bush's provisions and get rid of any that are unconstitutional. The important part is that he's pledged to get rid of Bush provisions that are unconstitutional and he will delegate part of that responsibility to the Attorney General. Not sure how you can interpret that as him beating around the bush on that question.

Oh, I just realized that I used the word 'is' without defining it too. :rofl:

Someone asks: "Will you pledge tonight to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate war crimes of the Bush administration?"

And the candidate says "Yes."

That's a pledge.

"Look at" means squat.

I know it's been a hard day for Hillary fans, but you're really reaching here. Why don't you donate more money to Hillary to help you feel better? :rofl:

I supported Edwards. Edwards was willing to make some direct pledges. When asked if he would pledge to ban mercenaries from U.S. employment, he said YES. A direct YES.

Why can't Obama do that? Ask him a question and get a YES? Not a weasel reply?

:rofl:

Quit crying and stick a pacifier in it. Weasel word that! You haven't even bothered to try to look up what Obama's position is on these issues. Just looking for any excuse to attack the next President of the USA. Just submit peacefully already and move on with your life.

WTF?

Helen Thomas

"Mr. president, why are we still in Iraq?"

pres BO "I didn't want to go there in the first place"

Helen Thomas " But Mr. pres"

BO " next question"



bill from ct

when that time comes.

Well, you are the one that listens to Sean Hannity so this statement by you doesn't surprise me at all.

be sure of that

bill from ct

/yawn

just finished sophomore year at big college

I asked him why all the kids like Obama

he said they think it will be cool to have a black president

I wonder if any of them have seen this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QbbJVARiBw&eurl=http://www.crooksandliars.com/

bill from ct

and you're not smart enough to realize that. Hillary lost. You flushed your money down the drain. Get over it and move on.

what I'm wasting on my son's college
generations of spoiled brats

yea, you're right, I thought that was a scientific poll


bill from ct

they will be praying for a Clinton in about a year if BHO or McCain gets in.

they better start praying

bill from ct

let the young people have their way

but they bought it and now they own it

if things get rough, and they might, they better get their lazy butts out on those streets

I paid my dues there in a movement that made this possible for Obama, but between then and now I think we've slipped back.

They think they can wash their hands of their own apathy by voting for this man, it's not that easy.

bill from ct

just as hard as I'll be praying for Dick Cheney.

did he?

I must know this!

UH....UH......UH.... black.....UH.....UH..and............white?

Blitzer "excellent"


bill from ct

Quit crying and stick a pacifier in it. :rofl:

I've made plenty of money in my life, my working days will be over soon enough, and I'll just sit back and play my guitars.

you young people are going to have to live with this mess and try and make a living

time speeds up the older you get

don't worry it'll all be over before you know it

WAAAAAHHHHH that

bill from ct

Seems fair to me!

Hillary

" hello Wolf"

Blitzer breathing heavily " how did you feel about Monica and you husband?"

bill from ct

of a three-legged kitten.

You have seen Blitzer before?

Oh and killer Larry King?


Not ever interview has to be no hols barred advesarial to have value.

took a dose of ex lax wolf would also have his bowels move too.....

the police are getting nervous here

bill from ct

Bridgekeeper: STOP! He who would cross the Bridge of Death, Must answer me These questions three, Ere the other side he see.

Sir Galahad: (swallowing) Ask me your questions, Bridgekeeper...I am not afraid...

Bridgekeeper: What...is your name?

Galahad: (nervous) Sir Galahad...

Bridgekeeper: What...is your quest?

Galahad: (really nervous) To seek the Grail...

Bridgekeeper: What...is your favorite color?

Galahad: (relieved) Blue! (starts across; oops) NO! YELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWW!!!!


From Monty Python & the Holy Grail, http://wuzzle.org/bridge.html