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In reply to the discussion: Rand Paul will FAIL, and America will WIN! [View all]Onlooker
(5,636 posts)Holder says that an extraordinary situation, such as a Pearl Harbor or 9/11 could require the use of a drone strike. I suppose that's true. After all, Bush shut down all air transport immediately after 9/11, and I believe I read was prepared to shoot down a plane with American citizens if necessary. In a bizarre situation, the President can do what it takes to protect the nation. If terrorists took over a passenger plane and were flying it into a nuclear power plant, would we deny the president the right to take drastic action? Of course not. If the president used drone strikes willy-nilly against Americans at home, I have no doubt he would face severe consequences.
But, what can one expect from a racist pinhead like Paul, other than posturing and grandstanding to try to get some attention?