[lugsoul]

Of course. A dispute that attorneys can't argue both sides of is rare indeed. But it should not escape notice that one side of the debate is focusing on the actual language of the Constitution and statutes while the other is talking about inherent powers and authorization which is implied, not stated, in the AUMF.

Fun to watch self-described conservatives cozying up to activist interpretations of law.

[Peach]

I was baking a spice cake but I'm back.

You keep saying that about conservatives, but I think it's a false argument. Conservatives are, from what I gather, far more concerned with terrorism and jihadists than democrats. And most of us recognize that an effective tool is to listen to their communications. Since those groups are notoriously difficult to infiltrate.