Myths or Monarchy?

Via the incomparable Heretik who unravels the myths, comes the quote of the day from The Madness of King George.

Simply put, Bush and his lawyers contend that the president’s national security powers are unlimited. And since the war on terror is currently scheduled to run indefinitely, the executive supremacy they’re asserting won’t be a temporary condition.

I might add if we allow Bush to simply take these powers without protest, his presidency might not be as temporary as we think either. While Jeralyn sums up the White House defense strategy, "Shorter version: We're at war and the President is King;" I would remind you a monarch's term of office doesn't usually expire until he's deposed.