[raybbr]

Remember, this is just federal. Not state or local. In some ways I agree with the others. If Bush felt strongly enough about this issue to sign an order why didn't he say anything about Kelo?

I think this is more politcal than effective. When was the last time the feds took land for private enterprise?

I'm glad he did. It makes sense but again, this has no effect on the local issues.

[YaYa123]

One of the links I provided details the states that immediately reacted to the Supreme Court decision. And I think we all agree, this is primarily a local and state issue.

While some castigate Bush, no matter what he does, on this issue, I appreciate the fact Bush doesn't try to dictate to cities and states, what their response should be.

[cripplecreek]

I agree, it's a good thing but doesn't really effect most of us.

[cake_crumb]

"If Bush felt strongly enough about this issue to sign an order why didn't he say anything about Kelo?"

He can say all he WANTS about Kelo, but he CANNOT DO anything about it! What do you people think this country is, a dictatorship?? Total power over your lives to one man?? Is that what you want? Or is it that so many of you just have no clue how the government of our Republic is set up to work??

Reminds me of the wackjobs on the Katrina threads dissing the president for not sending in the National Guard despite the fact that that idiot Blanco didn't allow it at the time.

BOTH wishes, that the president take complete control of this country right down to the local level and the demand for troops to be sent to invade Louisiana are unconstitutional AND dangerous for reasons that should be obvious.

[norton]

'If Bush felt strongly enough about this issue to sign an order why didn't he say anything about Kelo?'
Separation of powers - presidents don't direct the SC to change its mind.

'I think this is more political than effective.'
Apples and Oldsmobiles - it was intended to be political (GWB being a politician and all that...) and its effect is intended to be an influence on other levels of government because the federal government really only influences local pol's via funding and by persuasion.

'When was the last time the feds took land for private enterprise?'
Correct - this only limits the public uses they might otherwise apply, what it DOES do is suggest that ANY exercise of imminent domain should face a stricter test than someone's wanting a department store closer to home.

'I'm glad he did. It makes sense but again, this has no effect on the local issues.'
So am I and I think you are wrong, it just won't have any huge or immediate effect.