Attorney General Responds to Paul On Drone Strikes

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Source: Think Progress

The full text of Holder’s brief letter to Paul is now available:
Dear Senator Paul:
It has come to my attention that you have now asked an additional question: “Does the President have the authority to use a weaponized drone to kill an American not engaged in combat on American soil?” The answer to that question is no.
Sincerely,
Eric H. Holder, Jr.

Read more: http://thinkprogress.org/security/2013/03/07/1687721/holder-paul-drones/

[CherokeeDem]

1. Take that...Paul....nt

[bluedigger]

2. Another strawman goes up in flames.

[Xipe Totec]

3. ...

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7. +1

[perdita9]

4. Note to Rand Paul

Our legislative process is not a joke. It isn't a toy for crackpots like you to play with.

Was there ever any credible evidence that President Obama was going to order drone strikes on Americans inside the country?

Of course not. You just wanted to put on a show and waste everyone's time.

[Kolesar]

5. Two sentences, three clauses

Make it simple for Senator Dumbass.

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6. McCain this morning called it a political stunt and the "realm of the ridiculous"

Apparently Rand Paul isn't taken very seriously by either side.

[DRoseDARs]

9. That's rich, coming from McCain. nt

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8. Attorney General Holder then added "Duh." nt