In my last post, I reviewed the powers of the Executive Office, specifically the US President. Bottom line, the President enforces the laws, he does not make the laws. What are these “Executive Orders” that every President since George Washington have issued? There are three documents issued by the President: Executive Orders, Proclamations, and Administrative… Continue reading Executive Orders
Presidential Power
When I wrote the post on Watergate, President Nixon mentioned his political base in his resignation speech. He said, “Throughout the long and difficult period of Watergate, I felt it was my duty to persevere. In the past few days, however, it has become evident to me that I no longer have a strong enough… Continue reading Presidential Power
Lessons from Watergate
I grew up in a Republican family. My Father was a staunch republican -- party all the way. My Mother was a bit more independent. She leaned Republican but was willing to keep an open mind. My first memory of political controversy was Nixon's resignation speech. I was a teenager and more interested in makeup,… Continue reading Lessons from Watergate
Prudence 