A police state typically exhibits elements of totalitarianism and social control, and there is usually little or no distinction between the law and the exercise of political power by the executive.
The White House has stated it will veto the bill due to the provision, but not necessarily for the reasons most critics are concerned with. They instead believe that the bill takes power away from the president and hands it to the military: “Any bill that challenges or constrains the President’s critical authorities to collect intelligence, incapacitate dangerous terrorists, and protect the Nation would prompt the President’s senior advisers to recommend a veto.”
also isn't the senate made of mostly republicans?
Oh thank God.Official word from the White House:QuoteThe White House has stated it will veto the bill due to the provision, but not necessarily for the reasons most critics are concerned with. They instead believe that the bill takes power away from the president and hands it to the military: “Any bill that challenges or constrains the President’s critical authorities to collect intelligence, incapacitate dangerous terrorists, and protect the Nation would prompt the President’s senior advisers to recommend a veto.”So long as Obama keeps his end of this statement up, they may very well be able to kill this thing after all.
Oh thank God.Official word from the White House:So long as Obama keeps his end of this statement up, they may very well be able to kill this thing after all.
:(This would have been exciting.
The House can still pass it even if the president vetoes it.
American governmentY U NO MAKE SENSE!?
