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(...) "Single attack"? Do you forget (among many others) the first bombing at the WTC, Dave!? Maybe this debate needs to begin with the idea of whether or not we are at war. Are we? JOHN (17 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Well, not considering 9-11 an invasion would be a literal interpretation, no? (...) The Constitution directs that habeas corpus can be suspended in certain circumstances; it is not an "inalienable" right, unless you believe that individuals (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) A single attack can make a rebellion if it is by a citizen of the country. I can't remember if any of the Sept 11 bombers were US citizens but if so I would argue it indeed was a part of a rebellion. Tim (17 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) One problem there (among many) is that there has been no invasion and no rebellion. A single attack does not an invasion make, so there is literally no justification for suspension of habeas corpus. Dave! (17 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I'm not up on this one apparently-- where did Specter take a literal interpretation where he ought not to have? In this case, it seems utterly plain. If the interpretation is that no right is expressly granted to anyone, but only that when it (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I think Constitutions are like religious texts. "My" sides interpretation is always the only valid one ;-) Tim (17 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Well, you want your interpretation, and literal, too. Specter takes the Constitution literally when he cites "except in the case of invasion or rebellion", but when Gonzales takes the Constitution literally, you cry foul. JOHN (17 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I wouldn't call incarcerating enemy combatants a disastrous policy. (...) I'd feel more comfortable discussing a specific example rather than addressing spurious, blanket attacks. (...) Every branch works the system to their advantage. It has (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Gonzo suffers from the delusion that the Prez is his client, when in fact he should be serving the interests of the citizenry. Instead of a champion of law, the Attorney General is acting as the primary enabler of and passionate advocate for (...) (17 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) For anyone who hasn't done the survey, the idea in question is a service for your mobile device. You sign up and say "notify me if my mobile device gets within X miles of a store which is selling set Y for Z dollars or less". Questions pertain (...) (17 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) i did the survey but it sounds to me like it's just another way for billon dollar companys to spam cell phone users. i for one wouldn't even concider using such a system. i'll stick to bricklink sales and google if i want to find a deal. (...) (17 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) ...Nah, he wouldn't be able to. RoboCop's prime directive doesn't allow him to take action against an employee or board member of Halliburton or any of its subsidiaries, such as the U.S. Federal Government. (17 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) That's the way he sees it anyway--I think some sherrif should put it to the test and walk up to him with some handcuffs... Dave K (17 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Yeah, I don't get it. Has he seriously not corrected himself yet? It only seems fair that he be arrested and imprisoned for no reason. DaveE (17 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(URL) it's a lefty sight, but it has this excerpt from the Gonzales affair-- Specter: Now wait a minute, wait a minute. The Constitution says you can't take it away except in the case of invasion or rebellion. Doesn't that mean you have the right of (...) (17 years ago, 23-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) LiveJournal, SourceForge, and the New York Times all do it correctly, just to name a few: (URL) (18 years ago, 17-Dec-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Actually, it's another of those words where common use has blurred what some would consider the correct usage. Many dictionaries now list it as a noun, eg: (URL) (18 years ago, 17-Dec-06, to lugnet.admin.suggestions, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) For smaller length Technic bricks I have found Star Wars sets to be pretty useful, with the added benefit that they often contain many other useful bricks as well. Even Harry Potter sets seem to use quite a few. ROSCO FUT: .dear-lego (18 years ago, 5-Dec-06, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.dear-lego, FTX)
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(...) Richie, I don't know why you would assign an arbitrary and incorrect timeline to events which you did not personally witness. Enter LEGO Retail, ask sales associate which current Technic sets include "classic studded Technic beams." Clerk (...) (18 years ago, 5-Dec-06, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Allister, You are getting somewhat off-topic for both this newsgroup and this thread. Perhaps you would like to bring your fascinating insights over to a more relevant newsgroup where we can all ignore you in peace? FUT: (...) (18 years ago, 5-Dec-06, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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