Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal.

[rodeodance]

‘When The President Does It, That Means That It Is Not Illegal’

Thirty years ago today:

Q: So what in a sense you’re saying is that there are certain situations…where the president can decide that it’s in the best interests of the nation or something, and do something illegal.

NIXON: Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal.

Q: By definition.

NIXON: Exactly, exactly.

Watch it:


http://thinkprogress.org/?tag=Administration

[proud2BlibKansan]

1. And the sad thing is

I would take Tricky Dick back in a heartbeat to get rid of dubya.

[bluerum]

2. This idea that the president, who is a figurehead for a countries ethics

, morality and ideas of justice and humanity, is somehow at the same time immune to those same standards that the presidency represents, is bizarre and twisted.

I have a hard time understanding how anyone who can think in a straight line for longer than 2 seconds would believe this hogwash.

[Brigid]

3. To us oldsters . . .

This sounds eerily familiar. Why is it we're reliving the '70's because of a bunch of idiots who ought to know better? :banghead:

[sheerjoy]

10. Amen. n/t

[Secular Agent Man]

4. Well Tricky One, why the need for a pardon?

A pardon that you lapped up like a plate of molasses.

[Cleita]

5. Kings are above the law apparently, even today's group of

British royals (I have heard stories that are not printed). Nixon thought he was a king and apparently so does *w.

[struggle4progress]

6. kick

:kick:

[wurstie]

7. Führerprinzip...

...rears its ugly head.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%BChrerprinzip

[newyawker99]

8. Hi wurstie!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[durablend]

9. Unless it's a blowjob

That simply cannot be tolerated!

:sarcasm: