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Politics : GOPwinger Lies/Distortions/Omissions/Perversions of Truth
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To: Brumar89 who wrote (139732)10/1/2008 11:32:44 PM
From: Kevin Rose1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) of 173976
 
I believe that all these 'suicide' instances are non sequiturs in this argument. The issue of whether Congress has certain unenumerated powers is one for the ages. But, this particular issue is whether the executive branch - in this case, George Bush - had any of these powers. And that answer is a resounding no.

There was no declaration of war, and no rebellion, so suspension of habeas corpus was clearly unconstitional - and thus ruled by the Supreme Court.

Torture is clearly outlawed by the Constitution, and the Senate has ratified UN convenants outlawing torture (and even acts that fall short of the 'official' definition of torture) as violating the 5th, 8th, and 14th amendments.

Invasion of privacy - especially in a time of no declared war - is forbidden. That is the primary reason that laws have been passed - such as the National Security Act of 1947 - to prevent domestic spying. Because it is unconstitutional.

George Bush has busted the Constitution in a number of ways, showing a disdain for the founding fathers and a complete lack of understanding as to his primary job function - to protect and defend that same Constitution.
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