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In reply to the discussion: Chris Hedges: Why I’m Suing Barack Obama [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)5. How
The supine and gutless Democratic Party, which would have feigned outrage if George W. Bush had put this into law, appears willing, once again, to grant Obama a pass. But I wont. What he has done is unforgivable, unconstitutional and exceedingly dangerous.
...absurd!
This is simply more folly: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=107135
Does Hedges really believe that this suit will fly given the existing law and SCOTUS opinion? Did he miss the President's signing statement, which clearly states the administration's position? Not only that, the bill signed by Obama doesn't do what Hedges claims: "Why do U.S. citizens now need to be specifically singled out for military detention and denial of due process"
NDAA FAQ: A Guide for the Perplexed
http://www.democraticunderground.com/100248562
Three reasons to vote for Obama even though he signed NDAA
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002122711
Since Chris Hedges didn't vote for Obama in 2008, that doesn't apply to him.
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And in the signing statement he says his administration will work on repeals of certain provisions.
FarLeftFist
Jan 2012
#59
one of our members got a letter from his rep, swearing that, during conference, the reference to US
niyad
Jan 2012
#3
As was Hedges. Chris Hedges was against the war before it started, and was one of the most
Puregonzo1188
Jan 2012
#29
Hedges lost his job at the NYT despite his Pullitzer BECAUSE he spoke out against the Iraq invasion.
snot
Jan 2012
#63
No, because like the rest of us at that time, he thought we had options, that once we elected
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#68
As an #Occupier who is watching increasingly militarized police harass and profile us
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2012
#11
That' a weird thing to say. You forgot the IMHO, because there is no way you could possibly know.
FarLeftFist
Jan 2012
#32
How would this signing statement affect future (possible malicious) administrations?
annabanana
Jan 2012
#51
Tee-hee. Hedges is "working within the system" as the moderates advise.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jan 2012
#8
It'll be thrown out. It's PR is all. Govt officials have immunity from litigation...
Honeycombe8
Jan 2012
#15
Do you think it might have at least some merit simply because some of the language/definitions
BrendaBrick
Jan 2012
#46
Could a class action suit be filed by the American People, who I would think do have standing
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#70
He's a citizen, that's all the standing he needs if he can show how this law applies to him.
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#71
I know. These threads are always a rich and satisfying source of unintentional DUzys
Number23
Jan 2012
#49
Well, having read the complaint, I'm inclined to think Chris Hedges needed a publicity stunt.
msanthrope
Jan 2012
#43
You don't know Chris Hedges obviously. Before making any more statements like this, which is
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#72
Well, you can't say people didn't try to help you maintain some iota of credibility.
sabrina 1
Jan 2012
#96
Agree, but I think they view themselves as true patriots, much like those who are for
gateley
Jan 2012
#94
Well, I'll stop trying to give them even a modicum of the benefit of the doubt --
gateley
Jan 2012
#97