“Those of us who still mention the Constitution, even now, and our obligation to observe it, are sometimes answered with the curt reply, “We’re at war.” We are indeed fighting undeclared wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and an open-ended war against terrorism worldwide. But if the president claims extraordinary wartime powers, and we fight undeclared wars with no beginning and no end, when if ever will those extraordinary powers lapse? Since terrorism will never be eliminated completely, should all future presidents be able to act without regard to Congress or the Constitution simply by asserting “We’re at war”?” (The Revolution, p124)

I think this is a GREAT warning that addresses people apathy in the last few years. letting politicians dictate more and more…

Last 5 posts by David Blane

• New Year...New Parties? - December 25th, 2009
• The Immorality of the Income Tax - October 26th, 2009
• Balloon Hoax For Bored Folks. - October 19th, 2009

Related posts:

1. New Year…New Parties?
2. The Deathly Death Tax
3. Our President’s Accomplishments. Get The Facts Here.
4. Support Our President: A Duty or A Danger?
5. Political Spectrum Quiz is Inaccurate