I don't believe Bush or any other president should have a carte blanche to govern the country. We have 3 elements of governance and all should be involved in their respective areas of action. However, in times of war there are some special circumstances at work. Do you Suckersnagger have any question about our being at war since 911? You and I may disagree on the conduct of some facets of the struggle, but the fact remains 'we are at war.'The non-issue of NSA listening to overseas telecons is simply political muckraking in my opinion. Too bad they weren't listening prior to 911.