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TheWraith

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4. No. That's my phrasing in the headline, not the language in the bill.

Reply to ixion (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 15, 2011, 04:40 PM

Dec 2011

The compromise language, which is actually in my post if you want to read down a little, clearly states that nothing in the NDAA will provide changed powers.

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WH deal: Nothing in the NDAA will be interpreted to "expand the authority" of the POTUS or military. [View all] TheWraith Dec 2011 OP

Yes but LiberalAndProud Dec 2011 #1

Not only am I outraged, I'm gonna refuse to read the bill and msanthrope Dec 2011 #3

And, no doubt, carefully ignore the fact that there was no real chance of stopping this. TheWraith Dec 2011 #7

And guess who would have gotten the heat for that? treestar Dec 2011 #9

Many liberals and progressives support civil liberties . limpyhobbler Dec 2011 #8

key phrase "will be interpreted" ixion Dec 2011 #2

No. That's my phrasing in the headline, not the language in the bill. TheWraith Dec 2011 #4

link? Enrique Dec 2011 #5

Links. TheWraith Dec 2011 #6