They say laws were made to be broken. This is certainly true in President Bush's world.
WASHINGTON -- President Bush has quietly claimed the authority to disobey more than 750 laws enacted since he took office, asserting that he has the power to set aside any statute passed by Congress when it conflicts with his interpretation of the Constitution.
Among the laws Bush said he can ignore are military rules and regulations, affirmative-action provisions, requirements that Congress be told about immigration services problems, ''whistle-blower" protections for nuclear regulatory officials, and safeguards against political interference in federally funded research.
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What a coincidence: I too have quietly claimed the authority to ignore 750 laws. By golly, I may not be president, but I'm a citizen of the country that he governs and if he can do it, so can I.
Here is just a partial list of the laws I will be ignoring:
-I sure as hell ain't paying my taxes.
-Paying for gas? Not at these prices. I plan to pump and run.
-Those annoying stops signs in my neighborhood...they mean "proceed with caution" as far as I'm concerned.
-Speed limits. They're for suckers.
-Wait my turn in line? Make me.
-If I want to carry a concealed weapon, then by God, I will do so. It might even be semi-automatic.
-Bigamy. Sorry, hon, it's my right as an American.
-Slander: Dick Cheney had sex with my dog. And he made me watch.
-Prescription meds: Miss Johnson, get Rush Limbaugh's doctors on the phone. Hurry, I'm in pain here.
-Forget 40% protein, 30% carbs. 30% fat. It's all Coldstone Creamery, all the time.
-I'm sorry if my exposed buttocks offend you. Pants were just too damn confining.
-Hey Ticketmaster: I've payed my last surcharge.
-20% tip for good service? You'll be lucky to get 10%.
-Defying the laws of gravity begins now. I'm gonna dunk all over your ass.
-Oh, I'm smoking in the elevator, lady. You can breathe again when we reach your floor.
-I'll bathe when I'm damn good and ready.
-Why no, officer. I can't show a proof of insurance because I don't have car insurance. Excuse me while I flee the scene.
-Oh, these are your seats? Can I see your tickets? Good. Now shove 'em up your arse.
-You say sexual harrassment. I say free grope.
-How about no money down and no payments ever?
Ah, it's great to be an American. Thank you, Mr. President. You're a shining example to us all.
So, what's the first law you plan on ignoring?