k wrote:
I used to agree, but that presupposes the president is a rational, thinking person with thought out positions and defensible arguments. He's not. He's simply not.

I think in that case the solution is to impeach. That option is available, as well as the option of a veto override. The case you describe is anticipated by this system. However, its not acknowledged until you have agreement from a supermajority.

RE: Balkinization