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In reply to the discussion: The Nays: Someone has to post this list, before posting becomes an act of terrorism [View all]kenny blankenship
(15,689 posts)31. OMG That is such a relief! I had heard that he voted for it
and I couldn't believe it. This bolsters my faith in Al and makes me proud to have supported him.
Another class of 2008 Senator who is a REAL DEMOCRAT is Jeff Merkeley of Oregon. He also voted No and has been consistently good He is the same good guy that he appeared to be when he was running, and the same guy that I supported, unlike Obama.
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The Nays: Someone has to post this list, before posting becomes an act of terrorism [View all]
kpete
Dec 2011
OP
Neither the Senate bill nor the conference report establishes new authority to detain Amer. citizens
cyberspirit
Dec 2011
#17
If DiFi is worried about this going too far and you aren't, the odds are stacked mightily toward you
TheKentuckian
Dec 2011
#22
you are technically correct that it is not a new law.......actually 2005.....but they did strengthen
MindMover
Dec 2011
#45
John Kerry is a bloviating 1%er. Brown is a Republican wanting to be a 1%er.
boston bean
Dec 2011
#18