Obama’s Signing Statement on NDAA: I have the power to
detain Americans…but I won’t
[Obama’s Signing Statement on NDAA: I have the power to
detain Americans…but I won’t by Aaron Dykes] "As Americans look upon the
treacherous legislation passed under NDAA 2012, it it should first be remembered
that the very bill President Obama threatened to veto was controversial due to
the language the Obama White House itself pressured Congress to add to the bill,
according to Sen. Carl Levin.
Second, signing statements are not law, and are not a Constitutional power
granted to the executive branch; any reassuring (or troubling) language within
has no binding status– though it may shed light on the intent/character of the
chief executive. However, the statement itself does not indicate any deviation
of intent from the law as written and signed.
From Wikipedia: The Constitution does not authorize the President to use signing
statements to circumvent any validly enacted Congressional Laws, nor does it
authorize him to declare he will disobey such laws (or parts thereof). When a
bill is presented to the President, the Constitution (Art. II) allows him only
three choices: do nothing, sign the bill, or (if he disapproves of the bill)
veto it in its entirety.
Obama’s use of signing statements has clearly shown his willingness to continue
the George W. Bush legacy– not only of torture and illegal detainment, but in
the dangerous trend of de facto rule by “executive fiat.” Worse, such signing
statements put in place a precedent for future presidents to follow– or expand
upon..." Full text:
Obama’s Signing Statement on NDAA: I have the power to detain Americans…but I
won’t
Re 13:17
Response to comment [from a Catholic]: "Well, that's reassuring."
Flashback: The Obama administration calls those who are
have a "Christian identity" or who consider themselves "Constitution defenders"
terrorists (Re 18:20-24).
See:
Joint Terrorism Task Force Guide
Internment / Resettlement Specialist (31E)
One World Government/Religion
Obama’s
Signing Statement on NDAA: I have the power to detain Americans…but I won’t