The Bush power train ain't even slowing down

none of this, of course, is news to those of us who pay attention... however, given its seriousness, it cannot be repeated too often or overemphasized...

Despite new disclosures about government spying on Americans and a flurry of interest in the erosion of U.S. constitutional rights, the near-term outlook appears to be for a consolidation of George W. Bush’s boundless vision of his own authority – at least until the November elections.

None of the promised investigations into Bush’s alleged abuses has made much progress, as the traditional checks and balances of the Republic – the press, Congress and the Judiciary – have either backed away or looked helpless in the face of Bush’s grab for more and more power.

In frustrating a few hesitant challenges to his so-called “plenary” – or unlimited – powers as Commander in Chief, Bush has insisted that only he can decide how to enforce laws, what reality is and when release of information endangers the national security.

i had an experience with how this is trickling down to the average joe in the u.s. last night at customs in san francisco... not a pretty sight...

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