Here’s a decent article that breaks down the intentionally vague and confusing language of NDAA 2012
Two questions A.Hun for you since you think this is a all about nothing situation.
1. Why did the Obama admin specifically ask that the language protecting US citizens from any of this be specifically removed before he would consider signing it?
2. Why would the President after signing it have to release a special statement saying he wouldn’t target American citizens since parts of the NDAA 2012 he has reservations with, sec 1021 to be exact?
There’s more than a few FReepers who have their heads way down in the sand on this one and think its nothing to worry about. This admin will be coming for our guns soon, and of course that will be nothing to worry about also right???
Because it limits his power, actually. FDR detained indefinitely thousands of US citizens after Pearl Harbor, and it was legal under the Constitution.
2. Why would the President after signing it have to release a special statement saying he wouldn’t target American citizens since parts of the NDAA 2012 he has reservations with, sec 1021 to be exact?
Probably to cover himself with his base. They don't believe a President should have any war powers. Thats just a guess...I have no idea wth Obama is thinking.