Bush Seals Documents - Jefferson’s Fit

Congressman William Jefferson (not Clinton but Clintonesque) D-La. is fit to be tied over the seizing of documents that could lead to his removal and arrest. Under the guise of separation of powers his cronies have convinced the President to seal the records taken by the FBI. If that was the end of the story (or becomes the end of the story) I might find myself in agreement with Rhymes with Right.

Unless we start seeing a sharp reversal in conduct, I’m done with George W. Bush. This isn’t about politics — it is about the proper stewardship of the laws and the Constitution. I’m disgusted by his intervention in the Jefferson case.

I have a feeling that it won’t be the end and that it is temporary. Here is a clip from Topix.net news.

This period will provide both parties more time to resolve the issues in a way that ensures that materials relevant to the ongoing criminal investigation are made available to prosecutors in a manner that respects the interests of a coequal branch of government,’ Bush said.

In a statement, Bush said he recognized that Republican and Democratic leaders in the House had ‘deeply held views’ that the search on Rep. William Jefferson’s Capitol Hill office violated the Constitution’s separation of powers principles. But he stopped short of saying he agreed with them.

‘Our government has not faced such a dilemma in more than two centuries,’ the president said. ‘Yet after days of discussions, it is clear these differences will require more time to be worked out.’

Though this has left everyone feeling a little suspicious in light of all the odd behavior going on inside the Beltway. Perhaps the clarity of being on the outside has provided Outside the Beltway with this observation.

Glenn Reynolds wonders, ???Could Al Qaeda have slipped mind-altering drugs into the DC water supply? What???s gotten into these people? Or has some sort of deal been cut? Whatever it is, I don???t think I like it.??? Indeed.

They say living there makes one lose perspective. I just hope that the rest of America isn’t stricken with the problems of the Roman Senate and governement… excess, power, corruption and not enough funds.

Meanwhile, Jefferson is certainly needing to be investigated, charged and thrown out of office. Let him have his little fit. Let him try to hid behind the Constitution. Then Congress ought to do their job and throw the bum out.