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You make sound like the administration did not want the powers granted by the bill. This is incorrect. The administration initially opposed the language because
by e2e8 15y ago
You make sound like the administration did not want the powers granted by the bill. This is incorrect. The administration initially opposed the language because they believed it restricted powers they already had to detain indefinatly.
"the authorities granted by the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists, including the detention authority, are essential to our ability to protect the American people... Because the authorities codified in this section already exist, the Administration does not believe codification is necessary and poses some risk."
- samstave 15y agoNo, I am saying the administration is expertly farking with public perception. I am aware of their want to ensure their power was protected. I am saying that most people are being played to think that obmama expressed "concerns" but was painted into a corner where he needed to sign this. The fact is they ADDED / ENSURED the clauses they wanted were in there, then played the perception of the signage to make it look like they were the VICTIM rather than the perp. There is a very very good reason obama is a constitutional lawyer as potus. Hint: it is not to ensure your freedoms.