[wendybeth]

Show me ONE post that says that a precedent has been set by this action- it could very well be that I missed that, and if so I apologise. In the absence of such a post, your finger-pointing is a trifle....irritating. I know this kind of crap has happened in the past, and will continue to happen, but it's the sort of thing that has brought down politicians throughout our history- I don't know if he'll slide by on this one. Bush was elected on a backlash against perceived corruption- something he and his handlers used to their advantage. He painted himself as a moral, incorruptable man and he is simply not so. Saying that's just the way of the world and we should accept it (not saying you are- just the pundits on his side) does not make it right.