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In reply to the discussion: The Constitution specifically allows for Congressional secrecy and military contractors [View all]think
(11,641 posts)15. So Ron Paul supports using the Letters of marque?
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The Constitution specifically allows for Congressional secrecy and military contractors [View all]
Recursion
Jul 2013
OP
Somehow, I doubt the Founders anticipated our modern ways in quite the detail you are implying. nt
Romulus Quirinus
Jul 2013
#2
I doubt they anticipated assault rifles in quite the detail 2nd amendment fans imply. n/t
pnwmom
Jul 2013
#8
I doubt they anticipated private contractors like Booz Allen in quite the same way either
think
Jul 2013
#29
Thank you for replying. I'm sorry if I've been annoying & repetitive on this issue
think
Jul 2013
#55
Thanks. I guess we will just have to take the govt's word that they are not violating the spirit
think
Jul 2013
#14
And now important interpretations are classified. That is not a precedent I'm fond of
think
Jul 2013
#21
I agree with your views and would like to subscribe to your news letter. nt
Romulus Quirinus
Jul 2013
#49
I seem to remember he considers it a "vast untapped resource" or some crap like that
Recursion
Jul 2013
#18
So where is the open debate in congress that would enable one fifth can keep the goings of the
Luminous Animal
Jul 2013
#9
That is all well and good if they have declared the enemy to be the public at large
nolabels
Jul 2013
#16
I still haven't found a provision for secret interpretation of the law in the Constititution....
think
Jul 2013
#31
No you aren't, you are actually offering examples from the past to excuse present problems
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2013
#40
Most of them were alive and in Congress when Washington refused to make trade negotiations public
Recursion
Jul 2013
#35
So you agree that when my Senators say secrets are being kept from them that is not
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2013
#33
I interpret this as even if it is secret, it can be entered on the Journal with 20% ...
kentuck
Jul 2013
#34
There is indeed a problem and it revolves around the private contractor NSA relationship
think
Jul 2013
#45
Yes, and the Constitution specifically allows us to throw their asses out if they do so.
bemildred
Jul 2013
#47