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To: Razzz42
"Today, we have the same system, but we call it “Marshall Law” where the President can be granted that same power that suspends the Constitution and individual rights."

Where does the Constitution allow for dictatorial powers? I don't disagree that Hussein has moved in that direction, but no provision allows for the assumption or grant of peacetime executive, legislative and judicial powers in one man.

5 posted on 03/19/2012 3:04:59 AM PDT by Jacquerie (No court will save us from ourselves.)
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To: Jacquerie

How is “Marshall Law” different than Martial Law. I think that was where I quit taking him seriously. Series. I know this is hugh but...


6 posted on 03/19/2012 3:28:45 AM PDT by wastoute (Government cannot redistribute wealth. Government can only redistribute poverty.)
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