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In reply to the discussion: WaPo/ABC Poll from last Feb, 77% of Liberal Democrats support use of Drones [View all]stevenleser
(32,886 posts)First off, it's my OP to discuss the poll. If you are discussing something else, you are the one who is diverting and threadjacking.
Second, what most reasonable people realize is that there is a difference of opinion on one key point.
- Do you think it is OK to consider our conflict with Al Qaeda and its affiliates a defacto war?
If the answer for you is yes, as it is with me, the Magistrate, and many others here, there is no power grab or extension of powers, there is no Constitutional issue, etc. I'm sure you are familiar with the rules of war so I wont belabor the point by listing them. If we are at war with Al Qaeda, the President can use drones, tanks, planes, dreadnaughts, carriers, etc.
If you are of the belief that there is no way our conflict with Al Qaeda can constitute a defacto war, then you are arguing abuse of power, Constitutional rights issues, etc.
Of course, that takes all the hyperbole out of the equation and I have a feeling you wont like that.