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In reply to the discussion: He signed it. We’ll fight it. {ACLU} [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)103. For the case to wind its way through the courts
And be decided based on the points in legal brief. And of course that when that is done, the far left will call the government's argument for the statute a travesty and they have done before. The far left is not for the rule of law - but for the rule of the far left. If the far left thinks it is indefinite detention, the courts have no right to decide that! And only one side should get a say in the matter!
I have to say your characterization is not only a straw man, it's done in bad faith.
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The same ACLU who applauded the Citizens United decision as a big win for free speech.
TheWraith
Jan 2012
#1
Heck, I think Obama will even tout this as a way for a repeal of some of it.
FarLeftFist
Jan 2012
#16
"The far left is not for the rule of law - but for the rule of the far left. " Where do you come up
rhett o rick
Jan 2012
#104
Well, they'll have to find a case of such detention occurring in order to challenge it
frazzled
Jan 2012
#4
Pres Obama signed it instead of sending it back. Now some hope that Congress will fix it.
rhett o rick
Jan 2012
#96
The years it takes to get thru the courts are very damaging to the individual
rhett o rick
Jan 2012
#108
I think you are wrong. If he had used his bully pulpit to stand up for civil liberties, knowing...
truebrit71
Jan 2012
#43
Obama's threat - NOT promise- to veto had nothing to do with civil liberties.
plantwomyn
Jan 2012
#98
Go ahead and go to court and say your signature on a document doesn't make you responsible for....
Xicano
Jan 2012
#69
It would be nice if they didn't ignore the role congress played in this. nt
killbotfactory
Jan 2012
#51
Now even the ACLU is immune from attacks on Democratic Underground! What's next?
Better Believe It
Jan 2012
#52
Good point! Of course the ACLU is wrong for defending the Constitution and our democratic rights!
Better Believe It
Jan 2012
#91