Editor’s Note: Patrick Henry once observed, “Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death.”
Prison Planet The Defense Authorization Act or H.R. 1540, aka The Forever War Act of 2012, was overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives earlier today on a vote of 322 to 96.
Ron Paul Opposes the Defense Authorization Act or H.R. 1540
The Senate will now vote on its own version and then the two bills will need to be reconciled before going to Barry Obama for his signature into law.
Prez Obomber, Yet Another Dictator Tellin' You What to Do
The law authorizes the United States to use military force anywhere it says there are terrorists, including within the borders of our own country. It represents the largest hand-over of unchecked war authority from Congress to the executive branch in modern American history.
We the People, not We the Citizens, Can Restore the Republic!
The founders were seriously opposed to handing this much power over to executive, fearing tyranny. If enacted into law, this provision will make Obama a dictator who can wage war without the consent of the American people.
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