Comment #4

Rick G — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:51:45 GMT

Hang in there, TigerAngel... ;-)

Comment #3

konane — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:52:33 GMT

Yep definitely agree. Seems people are paying attention now and will have their voices heard loud & clear at the polls.

Comment #2

TigerAngel — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:19:32 GMT

Right on! Thanx for posting! Things are getting so wierd I feel I'm having a constant out-of-body experience!

Comment #1

Todd — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:01:08 GMT

OUTSTANDING analysis in that video by the judge!

Original Blog Entry: From the "That was then, this is now" files ...

time*treat — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:30:58 GMT

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/specials/CandidateQA/ObamaQA/

Barack Obama's Q A

By Charlie Savage

Globe Staff / December 20, 2007

1. Does the president have inherent powers under the Constitution to conduct surveillance for national security purposes without judicial warrants, regardless of federal statutes?

The Supreme Court has never held that the president has such powers. As president, I will follow existing law, and when it comes to U.S. citizens and residents, I will only authorize surveillance for national security purposes consistent with FISA and other federal statutes.

2. In what circumstances, if any, would the president have constitutional authority to bomb Iran without seeking a use-of-force authorization from Congress? (Specifically, what about the strategic bombing of suspected nuclear sites -- a situation that does not involve stopping an IMMINENT threat?)

The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation.

As Commander-in-Chief, the President does have a duty to protect and defend the United States. In instances of self-defense, the President would be within his constitutional authority to act before advising Congress or seeking its consent. History has shown us time and again, however, that military action is most successful when it is authorized and supported by the Legislative branch. It is always preferable to have the informed consent of Congress prior to any military action.

So on and so forth.

What's that say at 5:15?

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