Update: Olvlzl of Echidne of the Snakes notes that Bush blocked Carter from visiting Syria; Issa (R) criticized Bush after visiting Syria right after Pelosi had been there and Pelosi had not said anything negative about Bush, and Pelosi has shown world class leadership. Thank god.The clear intent of this provision [Logan Act] is to prohibit unauthorized persons from intervening in disputes between the United States and foreign governments. Nothing in section 953 [Logan Act], however, would appear to restrict members of the Congress from engaging in discussions with foreign officials in pursuance of their legislative duties under the Constitution.But, let's pretend for a moment that Pelosi's trip really did violate this act that has never been enforced and which does not apply to members of Congress in pursuit of their responsibilities. All right: let's look who else would have to be arrested for violation of the act:Would that be all right? Can we get these ten prominent Republicans in prison right away?
- Newt Gingrich, for interfering with the Clinton administration's policy in China in 1997, and in Israel in 1998.
- Dennis Hastert, for interfering with the Clinton administration's policy in Columbia in 1998.
- Arlen Specter, for interfering with the Bush administration's policy in Syria in 2006, and offering to meet with the president of Iran.
- "Representatives Frank Wolf of Virginia, Joseph Pitts of Pennsylvania and Robert Aderholt of Alabama," for interfering with the Bush administration's policy in Syria three days before Pelosi.
- Jesse Helms, for undermining the Clinton administration's policy before the UN Security Council in 2000 (h/t John).
- Darrell Issa, for undermining the Bush administration's policy in Syria one day after Pelosi.
- David Hobson, for undermining the Bush administration's policy in Syria at the same time as Pelosi.
- Condoleeza Rice, whose State Department facilitated the visit, and thereby collaborated in the commission of a felony.
- George W. Bush, who specifically permitted the visit, and thereby aided and abetted the commission of a felony.
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Monday, April 09, 2007
Pelosi is evil and bad because she visits Syria part 2
Chester of Vanity Press discusses the Logan act and provides a list of all the other Speakers of the House and errant Congressmen who have stepped over the line:
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