That US 4 billion to the IMF: Is it unconstitutional?

[Confuseous]

I wonder if the President was consulted. I wonder if he has given his consent. Given that this is one of the areas of the President's discretionary powers and given the fact that he is an Elected President, I would expect some transparency and accountability here simply in the form of an official request for the President's consent and the President's communication of such consent with reasons stated. This would ensure that the people can judge the President's record when it comes to the next Presidential Election. What decisions did he make in relation to his discretionary powers? How did he justify those decisions? Are the justifications acceptable? These are important questions and can't be brushed aside on the bare assertion that our President is like the Queen of England and that he carries out his functions behind closed doors. Our President is Elected (and not appointed or a hereditary title holder) and these are part of his discretionary powers for which he was elected.

Thus I have 2 issues with the current loan to the IMF. (1) A guarantee or a loan without the President's consent will be unlawful. (2) If the President has consented, can we have an official statement from Istana?

- http://article14.blogspot.com/2012/04/that-us-4-billion-to-imf-is-it.html

 

[Narong Wongwan]

60.1% and 35% wrote a blank cheque for them.
They trust the guys in white so much that now there is no need for them to even wayang.
Be thankful that its even reported in the news.

 

[jw5]

This loan is apparently still classified as part of the foreign reserves.
It was also reported that IMF are looking for $400 billion, hence this is 1%.
As for whether the president did consent or why he consented, u shouldn't bother asking.
More interesting whether RVP will stay next season.