Bush crowns himself king

Bush challenges hundreds of laws - The Boston Globe: "Legal scholars say the scope and aggression of Bush's assertions that he can bypass laws represent a concerted effort to expand his power at the expense of Congress, upsetting the balance between the branches of government."

Apparently, other presidents have also asserted this right and issued signing statements, but the breadth of King George's assertions have been unsurpassed. Every law, whether or not national secruity was threatened, only applies to him at this discretion.

Ah, what the hell, why don't we crown him king, then bend over and give him a paddle, I say.

Update: Examples of laws and signing statements. This is a hoot.

Dec. 30, 2005: When requested, scientific information ''prepared by government researchers and scientists shall be transmitted [to Congress] uncensored and without delay."

Bush's signing statement: The president can tell researchers to withhold any information from Congress if he decides its disclosure could impair foreign relations, national security, or the workings of the executive branch.

Aug. 8, 2005: The Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and its contractors may not fire or otherwise punish an employee whistle-blower who tells Congress about possible wrongdoing.

Bush's signing statement: The president or his appointees will determine whether employees of the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission can give information to Congress.

Dec. 23, 2004: Forbids US troops in Colombia from participating in any combat against rebels, except in cases of self-defense. Caps the number of US troops allowed in Colombia at 800.

Bush's signing statement: Only the president, as commander in chief, can place restrictions on the use of US armed forces, so the executive branch will construe the law ''as advisory in nature."

Killer -- advisory in nature. Man, oh man! He really wants to be king, doesn't he!