Congress wants to give the military and the Commander in Chief full powers to detains any person anywhere in the world (including in the US) and Newt thinks child labor is cool and we should do it.
If there is anyone who still thinks this government is normal they themselves need a head check. These people are off their $%£^ rocker.
"The legislation also would deny suspected terrorists, EVEN U.S. CITIZENS seized within the nation's borders, the right to trial and subject them to indefinite detention."
Completely unacceptable. Entirely contrary to the rights of U.S. citizens as established by the Constitution.
When they oppressed the blacks, the browns (muslim or otherwise), the gays,etc. the majority of the population let it happen or supported it. The constitution only applies to white christians - not anyone else the majority doesn't like.
We who learned our lessons in history warned that eventually they will oppress us all - as many regimes have done over time. This is not a Obamaor Bush thing, it has been in the works for 3o years.
Right wing "patriots" told us we are bleeding heart liberals, commies and traitors to America. They took one right after another away - in the name of security. Now it has come to this and I say the folks who felt it OK to trample over the rights of some group or other are the real traitors to this nation and its ideals. Ignorant of history because its coolto be uneducated (Palin?). These "American Patriots" enabled the powers that be to go a direction that is dangerous for us all. You Fox Newsies, and Tea Partiers, the apologists for police brutality and corporate misbehavior have taken us down that slippery slop and may end up very badly for this country and the possibly the planet. Traitors and Rascals - all of you.
The Golden rule ensures we all, both as individuals and as a country, will reap what we have sowed. Ben Franklin was right - since we easily surrender our liberty for security, we will get neither.
ask me for the definition of terrorism and i will tell you that is something along the lines of "using scare tactics to manipulate people and obtain desired results". such as; talking about potential nuclear attacks to pass massive spending bills, passing legislature that allows for indefinite imprisonment without trail! the government is making this country as a whole look like it's full of savages. I am so sad to see this. I am truly heart broken. I have heard in my town many young people saying that if there is a civil war they will fight, and im talking about high school seniors and young adults.
who said that the biggest lies and secrets are often hiden in plain sight? notice the plates dont say "no taxation without representation" rather "taxation without representation". avreage joe might say that the "NO" really means nothing. I, I think that evil doers (I pulled a GW right there), will laugh at our faces. why? because it is fun for them and it makes them feel that much more power, to just rub the truth on everyone's faces without anyone actually taking notice much less doing anything about it. "what a bunch of sheep", they must think.
At least $100 billion of this goes to the military protection of oil supplies. When is there ever going to be public discussion of this massive subsidy to the oil companies? And that little loophole in the sanctions against Iran - only if we can get enough oil somewhere else - says it all.
Imagine if we spent that $100 billion a year investing in energy independence for the United States. Nevermind the fact that this bill pours gasoline on the lit match up against the Constitution that is the Patriot Act.
These Democrat senators seeking re-election this coming year has been voting with Republicans on many of the important bills that takes away our rights, social structure, and freedom.
I don't really like Republicans, but I think it is time we all join together and defeat back-stabbers like these Dem senators standing for re-election. Lets vote in independents, or some homeless person from the street. I bet any beggar will do a better job than these devils.
TistheSeason, Do you not know what kind of power this gives to the military? Our "Freedom" is at stake. Look it up "National Defense Authorization Act."
right on! they are traitors! they promise "change" but give more of the same! they are ALL laughing their ***** to the bank! There is no government anymore! only corporate power! If we don't do something now our children will be bigger slaves than we are, without a voice or saying to the slaughterhouse. Used like a rag to create more wealth and power for the few!
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If there is anyone who still thinks this government is normal they themselves need a head check. These people are off their $%£^ rocker.
Completely unacceptable. Entirely contrary to the rights of U.S. citizens as established by the Constitution.
We who learned our lessons in history warned that eventually they will oppress us all - as many regimes have done over time. This is not a Obamaor Bush thing, it has been in the works for 3o years.
Right wing "patriots" told us we are bleeding heart liberals, commies and traitors to America. They took one right after another away - in the name of security. Now it has come to this and I say the folks who felt it OK to trample over the rights of some group or other are the real traitors to this nation and its ideals. Ignorant of history because its coolto be uneducated (Palin?). These "American Patriots" enabled the powers that be to go a direction that is dangerous for us all. You Fox Newsies, and Tea Partiers, the apologists for police brutality and corporate misbehavior have taken us down that slippery slop and may end up very badly for this country and the possibly the planet. Traitors and Rascals - all of you.
The Golden rule ensures we all, both as individuals and as a country, will reap what we have sowed. Ben Franklin was right - since we easily surrender our liberty for security, we will get neither.
This is entirely contrary to the rights of U.S. citizens (including yourself) as established by the Constitution.
Do you support the U.S. Constitution or do you not? It's that simple. You don't appear to.
who said that the biggest lies and secrets are often hiden in plain sight? notice the plates dont say "no taxation without representation" rather "taxation without representation". avreage joe might say that the "NO" really means nothing. I, I think that evil doers (I pulled a GW right there), will laugh at our faces. why? because it is fun for them and it makes them feel that much more power, to just rub the truth on everyone's faces without anyone actually taking notice much less doing anything about it. "what a bunch of sheep", they must think.
Imagine if we spent that $100 billion a year investing in energy independence for the United States. Nevermind the fact that this bill pours gasoline on the lit match up against the Constitution that is the Patriot Act.
I don't really like Republicans, but I think it is time we all join together and defeat back-stabbers like these Dem senators standing for re-election. Lets vote in independents, or some homeless person from the street. I bet any beggar will do a better job than these devils.