[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.

[jester221]

1) Barrak = 6
2) Hussein = 7
3) Obama = 5

18 divided by 3 = 6 + 6 + 6