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Did Bush willingly commit a ZOT? Please say it ain't so
Posted on 12/20/2005 8:49:47 AM PST by always thr constitution
I have been arguing with stupid libs for two days saying that Bush committed no crime because under the provisions of the USSID 18 and the FSIA, he could with perfect legitimacy eavesdrop on aliens involved in terrorist activities if he had AG approval.
However, what was puzzling is that Gonzales did not cite USSID 18; he cited the more dubious rationale of war powers approval. This would seem to indicate that Bush was spying on US citizens without a Court Order which clearly violates USSID 18 and the FSIA, and was using war powers approval to cover for it.
Now such actions are not unprecedented during wartime; however, since there has been no officiial declaration of war, there seems to be Constitutional as well as legal issues at work here.
I never thought Bush would resort to such extreme measures to skirt the law. I hope I am wrong. Please tell me why Bush didn't do this.
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To: Michael Goldsberry
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posted on
12/20/2005 9:18:20 AM PST
by
EX52D
((I have shifted to "Christmas Survival Mode"))
To: darkwing104; Victoria Delsoul; MikeinIraq; thoughtomator
however, since there has been no officiial declaration of war, there seems to be Constitutional as well as legal issues at work here.
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posted on
12/20/2005 9:18:57 AM PST
by
Ultra Sonic 007
(The opposite of Progress is Congress)
To: Dashing Dasher; Slings and Arrows
See the pic in post #82. :-D
83
posted on
12/20/2005 9:19:36 AM PST
by
Ultra Sonic 007
(The opposite of Progress is Congress)
To: exile
84
posted on
12/20/2005 9:21:27 AM PST
by
Zacs Mom
(Proud wife of a Marine! ... and purveyor of "rampant, unedited dialogue")
To: edcoil
To: WhiteGuy; linda_22003
Please Linda, you're going to ruin a perfectly good "troll frenzy"In the article Ms. Linda linked, Bruce Fein fulminates: "President Bush presents a clear and present danger to the rule of law." If you, Ms. Linda, and others actually believe that, then there is no hope for you, troll or no troll.
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posted on
12/20/2005 9:22:24 AM PST
by
Wolfstar
("In war, there are usually only two exit strategies: victory or defeat." Mark Steyn)
To: AmishDude
IB4TZ!!! What does this stand for?
87
posted on
12/20/2005 9:22:30 AM PST
by
Sister_T
(Kenneth Blackwell for Governor of Ohio!)
To: always thr constitution
What a weak effort...yawn.
88
posted on
12/20/2005 9:22:50 AM PST
by
rightinthemiddle
(I might be wrong, but I'm always right.)
To: Ultra Sonic 007
89
posted on
12/20/2005 9:23:07 AM PST
by
Dashing Dasher
(Idealism is what precedes experience; cynicism is what follows.)
To: Wolfstar
Something passes the smell test if you'd approve of a President you DON'T like doing it. Does this?
To: Sister_T
91
posted on
12/20/2005 9:23:29 AM PST
by
Dashing Dasher
(Idealism is what precedes experience; cynicism is what follows.)
To: darkwing104
Here in time to sing
92
posted on
12/20/2005 9:24:19 AM PST
by
Lady Jag
(Honor - Dignity - Courage - Troll Consumption)
To: MNJohnnie
93
posted on
12/20/2005 9:24:23 AM PST
by
rightinthemiddle
(I might be wrong, but I'm always right.)
To: always thr constitution
To: Dashing Dasher
95
posted on
12/20/2005 9:25:06 AM PST
by
Sister_T
(Kenneth Blackwell for Governor of Ohio!)
To: Dashing Dasher; Michael Goldsberry; darkwing104
I wonder, does the bunny suit shrink if the kitty wears it in the shower?
To: always thr constitution
97
posted on
12/20/2005 9:26:54 AM PST
by
Delta 21
(MKC USCG-ret)
To: Sister_T
In Before The Zot! (as far as I know)
98
posted on
12/20/2005 9:27:44 AM PST
by
rightinthemiddle
(I might be wrong, but I'm always right.)
To: confederacy of dunces; Dashing Dasher; darkwing104
kitty wears it in the shower? Viking Kitties don't need no steeenkin' showers. Dirt runs away from them.
To: always thr constitution
You're a typical MIND CONTROLLED ZOMBIE...
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posted on
12/20/2005 9:29:50 AM PST
by
shield
(The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instructions.Pr 1:7)
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