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29. So, now, due process equals some appointees deciding guilt and punishment? Lynch law?

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Interesting, Obama Justice Department cribbing legal theories from Clarence Thomas? [View all] MadHound Sep 2012 OP

Why do you want the Republicans to win? rhett o rick Sep 2012 #1

Wait ProSense Sep 2012 #2

Presidents don't voluntarily give up power. immoderate Sep 2012 #4

Well then, perhaps Obama should share that legal memo with us, MadHound Sep 2012 #5

So until then, it's OK to push "seems to" BS about Clarence Thomas? n/t ProSense Sep 2012 #6

Sure, if that will get him to release the memo, MadHound Sep 2012 #7

I think the memo should be released to those with standing to challenge msanthrope Sep 2012 #32

"What kind of BS is that?" Is that your counter argument? rhett o rick Sep 2012 #36

Oh, goody! Thanks again for finding something that, babylonsister Sep 2012 #3

He's Very Deeply Concerned� is all. Scootaloo Sep 2012 #8

"If this is true" Summer Hathaway Sep 2012 #9

Except for one thing, MadHound Sep 2012 #10

Rumor-mongering is what it is IMO. They admit DevonRex Sep 2012 #12

It never does stop him, does it? n/t Summer Hathaway Sep 2012 #13

No actually it is a skilled legal analysis done by a reputable group, MadHound Sep 2012 #15

You do know that some of us either are attorneys DevonRex Sep 2012 #24

So, as an attorney, or somebody who is related to an attorney, MadHound Sep 2012 #33

I think Obama should release the memo to those with standing to challenge SGDT status. msanthrope Sep 2012 #30

There was an organization that challenged DevonRex Sep 2012 #42

So you've figured me out. Yes, those who have standing to challenge do tend to be msanthrope Sep 2012 #44

Do you know anything about entertainment DevonRex Sep 2012 #45

All the News that's fit to bash! FSogol Sep 2012 #26

The reason I'm doing this is because I'm curious how in our system of justice, MadHound Sep 2012 #20

Thank you, MadHound. Octafish Sep 2012 #22

Oh, don't worry, many of those same DUer's found the assault on civil liberties important MadHound Sep 2012 #23

I hope he is doing it to promote transparency. You dont seem to argue the issue rhett o rick Sep 2012 #43

So are we all ok with a President Romney having the power to kill US citizens abroad? limpyhobbler Sep 2012 #11

And where is the limitation kenny blankenship Sep 2012 #21

oh, you again. nt progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #14

It's NOT THomas' opinion, it's his law clerk's opinion... joeybee12 Sep 2012 #16

Well, if that is the case, that's worse. n/t MadHound Sep 2012 #17

That's just one person's opinion. And it doesn't matter. It sounds like a "tortured" argument, Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #18

No, actually if you read the article, it is the opinion of a group of respected people, MadHound Sep 2012 #19

... SidDithers Sep 2012 #25

A small dog seems to be a cat sometimes, if seen in the dark. Ikonoklast Sep 2012 #27

K&R Luminous Animal Sep 2012 #28

So, now, due process equals some appointees deciding guilt and punishment? Lynch law? Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2012 #29

Your Mr. Aftergood is conflating two different things--detained combatants and non-detained msanthrope Sep 2012 #31

Well, first of all, Aftergood is the one who obtained the CRS report, MadHound Sep 2012 #34

No, not critiquing CRS. Critiquing Aftergood for conflating detainees and msanthrope Sep 2012 #37

So you are critiquing the reporter, not the report MadHound Sep 2012 #39

111 talks of detainees and 112 talks of non-detained combatants. CRS is clear on this. msanthrope Sep 2012 #40

Well is he suggesting? "Are you seriously suggesting that a member of AQAP or AQ must be rhett o rick Sep 2012 #35

Well, he seems to be, but I'd love for a clarification before I ascribe that msanthrope Sep 2012 #38

He who? The author or the poster? nm rhett o rick Sep 2012 #41

the government will always take the position that it has a power treestar Sep 2012 #46