What is the deal with this Bush quote? (re: SCOTUS decision)

nonconformist

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Jun-29-06 12:05 PM
Original message

What is the deal with this Bush quote? (re: SCOTUS decision)

"To the extent there is latitude to work with the Congress to determine whether or not the military tribunals will be an avenue in which to give people their day in court, we will do so," Bush said.

I'm baffled. Didn't the court just rule that the military tribunals were against the law? If so, is Bush basically saying he might still do them? Or am I misunderstanding his comment?

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

Atman

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Jun-29-06 12:08 PM
Response to Original message

1. The court told him the STRUCTURE of the tribunals was wrong

Edited on Thu Jun-29-06 12:09 PM by Atman

I think the quote itself is just another convaluted attempt at a coherent sentence by King Malaprop.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

nonconformist

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Jun-29-06 12:10 PM
Response to Reply #1

4. Thanks for clearing that up.

I forgot to consult my Bushspeak to English dictionary.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

benddem

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Jun-29-06 12:09 PM
Response to Original message

2. the court said he couldn't do

what he is doing "without" congressional approval. So he'll go to his lapdog congress and get exactly what he wants and maybe more.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

kurth

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Jun-29-06 12:09 PM
Response to Original message

3. "To the extent they agree to do what I say"

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

jaxx

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Jun-29-06 12:11 PM
Response to Original message

5. He can go to congress and try to get the laws changed

to benefit him. The little twerp says he's going to do this.

http://reuters.excite.com//article/20060629/2006-06-29T162222Z_01_WBT005616_RTRIDST_0_POLITICS-SECURITY-GUANTANAMO-BUSH-DC.html

Personally I expect him to write another signing statement that puts the SC on the same footing with the congress...........null and void.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

young_at_heart

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Jun-29-06 12:13 PM
Response to Original message

6. "Whether or not" seem to be thr key words in this

If Congress agrees that there is "latitude", they will possibly give people a court appearance. I guess if Congress doesn't cooperate, then they won't "do so".

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

DoYouEverWonder

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Thu Jun-29-06 12:16 PM
Response to Original message

7. I'm sure Arlen Spector is working on the new bill

right now.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Thu May 16th 2024, 11:09 AM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.