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Won't GW Bush simply do what his father did before him, and pardon various cronies and officials before leaving office? Just one last favor for his people before he leaves?
And likely have interns shredding the hell out of everything they can shred, so there's just not much left besides everybody's suspicion that something rotten happened to the country from 2001-08, with the difference being the majority of Americans think it's a bad thing, and a minority of Americans (the GOP's brimstone base) being just fine with it.
More frighteningly, perhaps, is that the precedents established by the Bush League, the extralegal machinery they created, will still be in place for future unitary executives to enjoy. Or, roundly booted from power in 2008, maybe the GOP's remaining magpies will suddenly flip-flop and become tireless advocates for curtailing (Democratic) executive power and upholding the rule of law. They have no shame, so best not hold your breath for it.
