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"It doesn't matter how you feel. The Constitution is clear on the separation of powers and the CIC's power during war time."

Can't argue with your statement.

But, can you tell me upon whom war has been declared...and when we know it is won? Can you define to whom these extraordinary war powers can be applied and for how long they can be enforced?

Here's my fear: ~ What's to prevent Hillary! (or whomever) from saying that war continues...and as such~ so does her "Constitutional right" to enforce her "wartime" powers to imprison without a glance toward the Bill of Rights?

I trust George W. Bush.

But shouldn't we pay attention to who else we may be handing such broad powers?

You are buying into the bad reporting by the New York Times. These powers are not "new." Exactly the same powers were given to President Jefferson to deal with the Barbary Pirates, and then taken away when the two Peace Treaties to end that war, were approved by the Senate.

Do your homework. Read the history.

Congressman Billybob