[Gondring]

[...] preserving the power of the Executive Branch

Give me a break.

The name of the office is "president"...as in "the presider"..."he who presides"...

Read the Constitution and you'll find what a limited position it was intended to be. Chief Executives have sought to expand beyond that, not preserve what was granted.

[lmr]

Read the Constitution and you'll find what a limited position it was intended to be.

If you honestly believe that Bush created the 'Obama Monster' then you can keep on thinking that. (I'm summarizing your thought process...) I understand the politics and the constitution just fine. I don't hide behind 'read the constitution' arguments. I happen to think that's kind of lame.