Dems can't subpoena Abu Gonzolez.

Which means we're back where we started - the only way to reign in Bush is to impeach him. Which the Dems won't do. So why don't we all stop pretending the Dems are going to do anything to stop Bush or his lackeys from doing anything they want to do for the next 2 years? Bush will ignore any law he doesn't like that he can't veto, simply by using a signing statement to get rid of it. His officials can ignore any subpoena they feel like, since Justice won't enforce them. The power of the purse is overstated - Bush has the power to take money from any department's budget he feels like, if he decides it is necessary. Without repealing the AUMF, the power of the purse can't be used, because Bush can just get the money from another pot.