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Re: Where's Larry and Hoppy when you need 'em???
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Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:38:39 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler wrote:

   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.

“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



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  Re: Where's Larry and Hoppy when you need 'em???
 
(...) Of course not--RW radio mentions it daily, every time they blame Clinton for 9/11. (...) Okay, so two attacks in a decade constitute an invasion? Sorry, but "invasion" implies the insertion of a substantial military presence into the target (...) (18 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! (18 years ago, 24-Jan-07, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)

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