This is the US version of law & order we're trying to teach the Libyans I guess. http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/video-shows-us-abduction-of-accused-al-qaeda-terrorist-on-trial-for-embassy-bombings/2014/02/10/7f84927a-8f6b-11e3-b46a-5a3d0d2130da_story.html …
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Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel As a lawyer, I'm sure you are aware that the current AUMF designates AQ & AQ related terrorists as lawful to detain/kill3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Kat_Missouri
@Kat_Missouri That said, we continue to ask new democracies to do as we say, not as we do.2 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel AQ related. AQ is responsible for 9/11, therefore, anyone who is related to AQ is fair game. On point of "do as I say"....1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Kat_Missouri
@Kat_Missouri That is one interpretation. Not the one intended by Congress, just the one Exec adopted.1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel And you know what Congress intended? And, if they believed it was beyond the scope, they have full power to change AUMF.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Kat_Missouri
@Kat_Missouri Sorry. I shouldn't take their statements in AUMF hearings or their writings as accurate. Yes, they do have full power on AUMF.2 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel Obviously, like many laws, it was left open in some scope in order to provide flexibility for changes in situation.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@Kat_Missouri Yes. And frankly DC Circuit has endorsed that expanded view, to a point.
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