Dean argues that the Republicans have made a wreck of all three branches of government–Congress, the Executive, and the Judiciary. His focus is not on Republican policies of the last seven years, but rather on how Republicans have neglected, or mangled beyond recognition, the lawful and legitimate processes built into our Constitution and laws.

Compromised processes, Dean argues, inexorably lead to bad policy.

Dean assails Congress for its virtual total neglect of a process that is at the heart of the doctrine of the separation of powers–oversight of the Executive branch. In addition, he faults Congress for ignoring the reports of its own General Accountability Office (GAO), condoning the White House’s insistence on secrecy, and tolerating (and outright supporting, in some cases) Bush Administration policies that have given us Iraq and a host of supposed “anti-terrorism” measures that reject the basic principles not only of our Constitution, but those of international law, including the Geneva Conventions.

In addition, Dean faults the Republicans and their authoritarian tactics for seeing to it that Congress doesn’t get much done. (Dean believes, however, that the atmosphere is more bipartisan since the Democrats took control of Congress in the 2006 elections.)

and of course he’s always heard on KO’s program regularly….so its a pleasure when he’s here to give us his reasoned and legal opinions….can FDL please get a media outlet ASAP? someone/anyone….lets make it happen pups ;o)

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When is Naomi Klein coming by to discuss The Shock Doctrine?

November 18 (see sidebar, we’ve got an all-star lineup thanks to the fabulous Bev).

Have you read it yet? It’s a real favorite among FDL posters.

Haven’t read it but saw her on “Real Time” last night ans was pretty impressed. Although I don’t think Maher had read the book )or Vicente Fox’s book either…. And why was Maher kissing Fox’s ass so much?) But Tucker was on and he is such a schmuck. last night and on his show as well, almost everytime someone makes a substantive point critical of Bush, the war, the SCHIP veto, etc., Carlso will say “You’re right” or I agree” and then retreatto bogus retorts like “But don’t you want your government to be able to protect you?” or some such shit. Every discussion Carlson is in he almost immediately gives a ton of ground… and then changes the subject. I foget what he said that had Paul Krugman almsot fall out of his chair.

But Naomi Klien was good.

Rats; I won’t be around for the salon. But I do have a question left over from the first one, if anyone feels like asking it….

Thank you Mr. Dean, for your ongoing service to our country and for Conservatives Without Conscience.

With regard to your description of J. Edgar Hoover; you say that Hoover “rigged the Warren Commission investigation in a manner that still colors the nation’s understanding of President Kennedy’s assassination.” Would you explain what the persistent misperception continues to be?

Thank you; Dru

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that’s a great question to which even if he knows the answer I am sure he is not at liberty to answer

Thank you Mr. Dean, for your ongoing service to our country and for Conservatives Without Conscience.

With regard to your description of J. Edgar Hoover; you say that Hoover “rigged the Warren Commission investigation in a manner that still colors the nation’s understanding of President Kennedy’s assassination.” Would you explain what the persistent misperception continues to be?

Thank you; Dru

On PT (”poll topic”)…..

for a whole lotta pups, anyway…

Woo-effing-hoo!

.. John Edwards will get SEIU-Iowa nod and the endorsement of other state affiliates..

The endorsement… means that SEIU members and resources from other state organizations that endorse Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama (think Illinois and New York SEIU chapters) cannot help their respective Iowa campaigns, according to SEIU rules.

Interesting.

I know it was CW that Obama supporters in Illinois plus not wanting a repeat of Howard Dean with Edwards kept SEIU nat’l from endorsing him, but I heard it was also NY, who felt that they could endorse nobody, but they could not endorse somebody other than Hillary.

OKK – I don’t know if you’ve been here yet, but if you want a nice surprise, go here…

Nice pix! ;0)

OKK, As my late husband was born in Tahlequah,Ok. was in Gen.Patton’s 3rd Army, Battle of the Bulge,etc. have a question for you..As J.Dean, A. Greenspan and others, have changed their party to Independent what do you think the outcome would be if massive #’s of unhappy Dems, also Repubs. did the same and of course voted their likes, also voted out incumbents who are betraying us, would that send a message. IE: Palosi, Reid, etc..Await your answer. BTW, Independents say they are at 42%

Your husband is “one of us” (an Oklahoman). Is your late husband Cherokee? My father was at Normandy. Your question is interesting, important and perhaps too complicated for me to answer. For the time being I prefer to stay in and support the Democratic party. But that could change at any time. I am not at all happy with my party right now. I realize this doesn’t answer your question. And for that I am sorry. ;0)