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atrocity.... mike_c Feb 2013 #1
yep. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #16
Yes. 840high Feb 2013 #37
War Crime Octafish Feb 2013 #115
Whatever is making them legal should expire with the end of war. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #2
we're not at war, so how can it 'end'? HiPointDem Feb 2013 #33
That's one of the big problems. amandabeech Feb 2013 #40
In 2014. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #53
got the inside dope, do ya? HiPointDem Feb 2013 #54
Yes. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #56
oh, do tell!!! from who did you get it???? HiPointDem Feb 2013 #58
If I told you I'd have to drone you. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #61
actually, i don't believe you, so i don't care. HiPointDem Feb 2013 #67
It was a joke, I don't really possess a drone. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #74
We are at war. jeff47 Feb 2013 #79
war is a fight between parties within a state or states. not between a state & 'terrorists'. HiPointDem Feb 2013 #83
For some reason, Congress has preferred these non-declarations of war since the 50s. jeff47 Feb 2013 #86
It's because we've been an imperial power since the 50's. Marr Feb 2013 #88
of course it's absurd: a state doesn't go to war with individuals. the war is then everywhere and HiPointDem Feb 2013 #91
No, it's not the universe, just those "aligned with Al-Queda". jeff47 Feb 2013 #94
and those individuals can be anywhere, and be used to justify anything. HiPointDem Feb 2013 #98
Pretty much, yeah. jeff47 Feb 2013 #99
What war??? MoonRiver Feb 2013 #123
glad they cleared that up quinnox Feb 2013 #3
It is far from the final word jberryhill Feb 2013 #5
It was Congress who gave the Executive Branch unlimited power. randome Feb 2013 #13
and what about the Judicial Branch? can they review KakistocracyHater Feb 2013 #112
Seven or eight Dems and three Reps at least want to see the full amandabeech Feb 2013 #41
I'm not worried about a drone strike on my place NightWatcher Feb 2013 #4
sounds like he is quoting bush and cheney nt msongs Feb 2013 #6
The question is one of power and accountability. Period. nt Bonobo Feb 2013 #7
Yeah... Huh ??? WillyT Feb 2013 #8
If an American citizen is killed in a foreign country, it is up to that country to prosecute FarCenter Feb 2013 #9
link to the whole briefing Enrique Feb 2013 #10
San Marcos President: "Underwear will be worn on the outside" Bonobo Feb 2013 #11
I've gained quite some respect for you based on your replies on this topic Democracyinkind Feb 2013 #126
I think not. liberalmuse Feb 2013 #12
Bullshit. Luminous Animal Feb 2013 #14
I feel so much better about it all now. CrispyQ Feb 2013 #15
Well, if Jay the Carney says so... whatchamacallit Feb 2013 #17
US Incursions on Foreign Soil – 188 and counting - Why? Because We Can. libdem4life Feb 2013 #18
We already own the world. In unmatched power and finances. randome Feb 2013 #19
Wow, are you truly that naive? MadHound Feb 2013 #21
I'm talking about current world events. randome Feb 2013 #24
Again, are you that naive? MadHound Feb 2013 #25
What are we doing in these countries at all...that alone adds to Empire libdem4life Feb 2013 #31
You make my point...just took 188 little wars...how does one think we libdem4life Feb 2013 #29
What else could he say...he's the Pres's Press Secretary... KoKo Feb 2013 #20
Jay Carney, unintentional court jester. MadHound Feb 2013 #22
Wow. You ran it up the flagpole and people shot at it. No surprise there. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #23
Legal, yes, but ethical and wise are a bit of a stretch. Agnosticsherbet Feb 2013 #26
I'm a lawyer and I'm not yet persuaded that it is legal. amandabeech Feb 2013 #44
This thread covers my reasons for considering it legal... Agnosticsherbet Feb 2013 #49
Congress often makes laws that are found to be unconstitutional. amandabeech Feb 2013 #59
Which part of the Constitution says the Constitution applies outside US jurisdiction? jeff47 Feb 2013 #81
You assume that the executive branch has the last say on what the Constitution and its Amendments amandabeech Feb 2013 #89
Extra-judicial executions R Us! - n/t coalition_unwilling Feb 2013 #27
A lot of the atrocities committed by the Nazis were also 'legal' according coalition_unwilling Feb 2013 #28
We are not at 'war' with anybody. TheProgressive Feb 2013 #30
Criminal, abhorrent, and stupidly short sighted. Warren Stupidity Feb 2013 #32
This is what the Constitution says about Treason gholtron Feb 2013 #34
Another question: who gets to decide what is treason. amandabeech Feb 2013 #45
who gets to decide? gholtron Feb 2013 #51
Treason does not exist on the basis of some high administration official. amandabeech Feb 2013 #55
as long as they follow this part: Dragonfli Feb 2013 #114
what about self admission gholtron Feb 2013 #116
That would be good evidence to bring to the trial, yes. There needs to be a trial Dragonfli Feb 2013 #118
I do understand. gholtron Feb 2013 #119
More fun facts to back up my earlier post. gholtron Feb 2013 #122
War is Peace. woo me with science Feb 2013 #35
Imminent is Possible. Luminous Animal Feb 2013 #47
LOL, I was waiting for this! Almost on queue! n-t Logical Feb 2013 #36
Oh I'm Sorry... I Thought You Were Being Funny/Ironic... WillyT Feb 2013 #38
Post removed Post removed Feb 2013 #39
Psst... The Kool-Aid Is Strong With This One... WillyT Feb 2013 #42
I sipping some ProSense Feb 2013 #50
Some Of Us Would Have Made Great... WillyT Feb 2013 #65
hey, it's ok if they're WITCHES-er COMMIES-no wait, KakistocracyHater Feb 2013 #113
What about the innocent people killed in our super-righteous-zealous attacks? morningfog Feb 2013 #128
Karl Rove thinks so, too. Glad to see Rove getting the respect that he deserves. Luminous Animal Feb 2013 #43
^^This^^ leftstreet Feb 2013 #72
Report back to your masters, ProSense. amandabeech Feb 2013 #46
Actually, ProSense Feb 2013 #48
I'm perfectly capable of forming my own opinions. amandabeech Feb 2013 #52
Wait, ProSense Feb 2013 #57
That there might be some organized resistance to the White Paper's amandabeech Feb 2013 #60
Now, you're telling jokes? n/t ProSense Feb 2013 #63
It's 12:36 am. amandabeech Feb 2013 #64
ProSense Defends The Administration... NO... MATTER... WHAT !!! WillyT Feb 2013 #69
So true. Almost a parody at this point! n-t Logical Feb 2013 #70
You forgot ProSense Feb 2013 #73
Have YOU... EVER... Had A Problem With The Obama Administration... And Posted It Here ??? WillyT Feb 2013 #77
Is that ProSense Feb 2013 #78
Well, I think that Willy T has a good question. amandabeech Feb 2013 #82
Like I said, ProSense Feb 2013 #84
Oh C'Mon Pro... There Has To Be At Least ONE Example You Can Give Us ??? WillyT Feb 2013 #85
Who are you ProSense Feb 2013 #90
No... It Was A Perfectly Straight Question WillyT Feb 2013 #103
they are legion bobduca Feb 2013 #104
Ridiculous and insulting is her specialty. Maven Feb 2013 #87
"Report back to your masters, ProSense." ProSense Feb 2013 #92
My specialty is asking you to do your job. amandabeech Feb 2013 #95
And apparently telling jokes. n/t ProSense Feb 2013 #96
Yes, that's why I've had her or it or them on ignore in the past. amandabeech Feb 2013 #93
"It's like Jay Carney writes the ProSense's posts himself." ProSense Feb 2013 #97
No, but I think that you've just proved my point. amandabeech Feb 2013 #101
Sure I did. n/t ProSense Feb 2013 #102
Is there anything more pathetic than appeals to authority? nt Dreamer Tatum Feb 2013 #120
Huge problem for the White House. Self inflicted. wake.up.america Feb 2013 #62
Hey White House: FUCK YOU. A little problem with "absolute power" there? Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 #66
Someone didn't like your comment... ChisolmTrailDem Feb 2013 #75
good for that jury. HiPointDem Feb 2013 #100
Thank you. I pretty much expected it to go the way of the Dodo but it's how I'm feeling Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 #109
I'm not unfamiliar with your OWS involvment. Thank you for ChisolmTrailDem Feb 2013 #110
I appreciate the jurors for leaving it alone. Strange days, indeed. Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 #111
Carney sounds like Baghdad Bob LittleBlue Feb 2013 #68
lol, true quinnox Feb 2013 #71
Apparently I'm not the only one who thinks so lol LittleBlue Feb 2013 #76
Holy Shit, I thought this was an old Bush press release leftstreet Feb 2013 #80
Now That I Realize You Were NOT Kidding... Bwahahahahahahahahaha !!!! WillyT Feb 2013 #105
Carney really said that. ProSense Feb 2013 #106
You Gotta Let Me Know... Was It Asinine/Disingenuous Bullshit, Or Not ??? WillyT Feb 2013 #107
I think you should figure it out for yourself. ProSense Feb 2013 #108
The Final Solution was "legal" too. sadalien Feb 2013 #117
+100000 Thank you. woo me with science Feb 2013 #121
Account status: Posting privileges revoked Was it the Obama/Hitler comparison? eom Kolesar Feb 2013 #127
If you have to reassure the public that what you're doing is legal, ethical, and wise, winter is coming Feb 2013 #124
Proliferation of drones and the justification for their use Puzzledtraveller Feb 2013 #125
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