An Excursus on Today's Lesson

Now:

Rice Denies U.S. Broke Law Amid Report Bush Authorized Spying

Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice today defended President George W. Bush against reports he authorized spying on American citizens and foreign nationals in the U.S. following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Then:

WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PETITIONER v. PAULA CORBIN JONES
on writ of certiorari to the united states court of appeals for the eighth circuit

[May 27, 1997]

Justice Breyer , concurring in the judgment.

I agree with the majority that the Constitution does not automatically grant the President an immunity from civil lawsuits based upon his private conduct. Nor does the "doctrine of separation of powers . . . require federal courts to stay" virtually "all private actions against the President until he leaves office."

What have we learned? Let's review.

Democratic president is accused of whipping out his willie? GOP cries, "The President is not above the law!" And the Supremes concur.

Republican president repeatedly violates the constitution? Nary a peep from the GOP pecksniffs or the men (and lady) in black.

The conclusion?

IOKIYAR!

Talk amongst yourselves.