National Defense Authorization Act

Discussion in 'Free Speech Alley' started by Rex_B, Nov 30, 2011.

  1. Rex_B

    Rex_B Geaux Time

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    McCain wants to be able to hold anyone. Including American citizens without due process forever if (the govt) deems them an enemy combatant. Can we get any more broad.

    Once again the Constitution is trampled.

    Rand Responds.

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gnw0lLbHJg]11-29-11 Rand Paul @ Freedom Watch - YouTube[/ame]
     
  2. Sourdoughman

    Sourdoughman TigerFan of LSU and the Tigerman

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    Its more of the same, the American people have been sold out by their politicians. I don't know why people are so blind and support either party or candidates. There is no reason to vote anymore. We are going to have 2 class types of people in this country. The rich and the powerful, politicians vs the nobodies. Don't think for a minute if you say something against your government or politician in the future, especially liberals that you may be called out for a hate crime or charged with terrorism. Some may want to argue but it is what it is. If someone in power wants to charge you with something they can and you no longer have due process. Reminds me of airports and the harassment there. We are becoming more like the USSR everyday!
    Edited to fix a sentence!
     
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  3. red55

    red55 curmudgeon Staff Member

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    Sourdough is a 99-percenter! :shock:

    And has joined the ACLU! :eek: :grin:
     
  4. TBTrumpet

    TBTrumpet Founding Member

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    I actually like the ACLU....... at least 90% of the time. The rights of the individual must be protected from the majority, and they do a good job of bringing this to the forefront. Although sometimes, they do get a little crazy....
     
  5. Rex_B

    Rex_B Geaux Time

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  6. Contained Chaos

    Contained Chaos Don't we all?

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    I agree with this. The ACLU is necessary, but you really only hear about them when it's a controversial issue, like NAMBLA. At least they're consistent, which is more than you can say about our politicians.
     
  7. red55

    red55 curmudgeon Staff Member

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    You compare the ACLU with NAMBLA??? When is anything that NAMBLA does not controversial, disgusting, and illegal?
     
  8. Contained Chaos

    Contained Chaos Don't we all?

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    No. I was referring to when they defended NAMBLA's right to free speech, much to the chagrin of, well, everyone but NAMBLA.
     
  9. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPnel7P8jek]Fuck Authority - Pennywise Lyrics - YouTube[/ame]
     
  10. sonof504

    sonof504 Founding Member

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    Any reason why we shouldn't be scared as hell? Hopefully this awakens the folks who actually believe the patriot act is used to fight terrorism.
     

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