Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The power to declare war at the President's pleasure.
In an effort to insure there are no unpleasant efforts to require Congressional approval the next time there is a Republican president, the Republican/Teabaggers have included a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act that would let the president start a war anytime and anyplace of his own choosing.
A little noticed provision in the House Armed Services Committee's National Defense Authorization Act would authorize the United States to use military force anywhere there are terrorism suspects, including within the U.S. itself, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.Because the next Republican/Teabagger president may not be as smart as George W Cheney, they are making it easier for him. And in keeping with the shitass policies of the Republican/Teabaggers,
Section 1034 was added to the bill [PDF] by the committee's chairman, Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA).
"Congress may soon vote on a new declaration of worldwide war without end, and without clear enemies," the ACLU warned in a statement. "A 'sleeper provision' deep inside defense bills pending before Congress could become the single biggest hand-over of unchecked war authority from Congress to the executive branch in modern American history."
Garamendi said the National Defense Authorization Act also extends the war in Afghanistan, delays the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and furthers billions of dollars in wasteful Pentagon spending.But we can't extend unemployment benefits with 9% of the working population out of a job because ZOMG we have a debt crisis.
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