So, if Cheney is not, as he claims, an "entity of the executive branch"

[smoogatz]

because of his other role as president of the Senate, then he must be an entity of the legislative branch, which means that the same laws apply to him as to other members of Congress. Which means that he is not protected by executive privilege, or any of the established law or tradition regarding separation of powers. Which means that he can be tried for and convicted of crimes committed in office just like any other senator or congressman, without having to impeach and convict him according to the procedures outlined in the Constitution for removal from office of members of the executive branch. So, what the hell is congress waiting for? They've already received Cheney's personal written invitation!

[napi21]

1. He would also be subject to the Sen. Ethics Committee!!!

Somebody mentioned that on one of the shows this AM. "Everyone was in agreement that HE DOESN'T WANT THAT! Of course, he wants the best of both worlds!

[soothsayer]

2. He'll soon call his position 'quasi-executive branch', similar to the

quasi-govt status places like the USPS have

[Nikki Stone1]

3. But we don't vote for the Postmaster General

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