[Drew68]

I said when that thing was passed, we didn't want to give powers to President Bush that we wouldn't want Clinton - or worse - to have.

Indeed. The cheerleaders for the Patriot Act seemed to think that we would never again lose power.

[EBH]

It may not be just the Patriot Act.

Bush grants presidency extraordinary powers
Directive for emergencies apparently gives authority without congressional oversight

http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55825
Corsi says the president can assume the power to direct any and all government and business activities until the emergency is declared over.