[NoCountyIncomeTax]

However, there also is a KEY difference between Clinton and Bush. Clinton demonstratably abused the process for political purposes - the FBI files being exhibit A. I have never seen any evidence of the Bush Admin doing such. Clinton poisoned the well early in his term regarding trusting him with such powers. Bush hasn't.

You're right, but the Constitution doesn't allow you to selectively enforce it. That's why our nation has survived this long. The rules apply to everyone.

[dirtboy]

You're right, but the Constitution doesn't allow you to selectively enforce it

Court decisions to date have tended to side with Bush's position here - that intelligence is an executive function and the Legislative has limited power to intrude on that function.

The key recourse for the Legislative would be to impeach and remove a president who abused these powers for political purposes - they have little say in regulating the use of the powers.

Clinton should have been impeached and removed for the FBI Files.

I have seen nothing, however, that shows Bush has abused his powers.