Eh, Who Was Playing Politics Again?

Here is a small math quiz. Which number is bigger, 8 or 93? You would say 93 right? Well, sorry, according to Congress, you would be wrong.

See, when Bill Clinton fired all 93 (I believe that is the correct number) federal attorneys when he took office in 1993, he did so in an attempt to hide that he really wanted to fire just a couple. Yep, turns out Billy Bob was being investigated for a crime in Arkansas by some federal prosecutors and he wanted them to go away so he fired them. But, he decided to also fire all the others too so it wouldn't seem like he was saving his own behind.

Well, turns out George W. Bush should have fired all prosecutors. Then again, the Democrats would have played politics with that too. See, Bush sent out a directive as the Chief Executive of the Justice Department that prosecutors should focus on certain issues, just as his predecessor did. Well, about 8 of them decided not to follow the directive. So, Bush fired them. Oh snap, that is illegal. Well, wait a second. Before the Democrats forget the Constitution, let's consult that for a second.

Think about it. If Bush didn't have the power to fire the 8 people, how the heck did Clinton have the power to fire them all? Ever hear a Democrat give an answer on that one? Yeah, I didn't think so. See, the President has the power to remove attorneys at any time for any reason. He then can appoint a replacement and wait for the Senate to approve the appointment.

So why is there now a subpoena battle going on? Turns out the Democrats don't like when Republicans follow the Constitution. (Odd how it is the actual allowed issue and not the many others that Bush has kinda not followed the Constitution on that makes the Democrats howl.)

So the next time you hear some Democrat or see a media report about Bush firing 8 attorneys and the Democrats playing a subpoena battle, remember Billy Bob and his method of saving his own skin. What is good for one is good for all. That is equality, be it citizens or Presidents.