end-around

that bush is one crafty devil.

Bush has virtually abandoned his veto power, giving Congress no chance to override his judgments. Bush has vetoed just one bill since taking office, the fewest of any president since the 19th century.

but!

Bush's use of signing statements...has challenged more than 800 laws enacted since he took office, most of which he said intruded on his constitutional powers as president and commander in chief. By contrast, all previous presidents challenged a combined total of about 600 laws.

a signing statement is something a president can issue after he signs a law, basically saying, "hey, you know that law i just signed? i didn't really mean it."

cool.