Congress and Pavlov's dog

sit up, fido... good boy... now, roll over... good boy... here's a treat...

Pavlov contributed to many areas of physiology, neurology and psychology. Most of his work involved research in temperament, conditioning and involuntary reflex actions.

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The phrase "Pavlov's dog" is often used to describe someone who merely reacts to a situation rather than uses critical thinking.

charlie savage hits another one out of the park...

the raw story headline tells you everything you need to know...

Bush 'conditioning Congress' with tactics

Bush signings called effort to expand power
Report sees broad strategy

By Charlie Savage, Globe Staff | October 5, 2006

WASHINGTON -- President Bush's frequent use of signing statements to assert that he has the power to disobey newly enacted laws is ``an integral part" of his ``comprehensive strategy to strengthen and expand executive power" at the expense of the legislative branch, according to a report by the non partisan Congressional Research Service.

In a 27-page report written for lawmakers, the research service said the Bush administration is using signing statements as a means to slowly condition Congress into accepting the White House's broad conception of presidential power, which includes a presidential right to ignore laws he believes are unconstitutional.

it ain't just congress he's "conditioning..." he's clearly prepping the american people to give up the rights and liberties guaranteed under the u.s. constitution...

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