Posted on 05/26/2011 10:45:05 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress on Thursday passed a four-year extension of post-Sept. 11 powers to search records and conduct roving wiretaps in pursuit of terrorists. Votes taken in rapid succession in the Senate and House came after lawmakers rejected attempts to temper the law enforcement powers to ensure that individual liberties are not abused.
Following the 250-153 evening vote in the House, the legislation to renew three terrorism-fighting authorities headed for the president's signature with only hours to go before the provisions expire at midnight.
With Obama currently in France, the White House said the president would use an autopen machine that holds a pen and signs his actual signature.
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Auto Pen.
I need to git me one of those!
Or perhaps more ammo would be wiser. ;)
It is bad enough that Congress passed the extension, but they also had to fly the actual document to France simply to use an auto pen to sign.
Once again Republicans go along with a freedom sucking act which should be dumped as soon as possible, along with the Frickin’ Homeland Security bureau. Neither of these protect us and sure as he** infringe on our constitutional rights.
Is that even legally binding? Oh wait, I remember who we’re talking about. Never mind...
Use of the auto-pen to sign this does give one pause.
This guy really goes out of his way to not work. Instead of embarrassing the US all over Briton this week, he should be doing his job while he still has one.
On a scandalous note, I read the Autopen and the Teleprompter are having an affair.
I don’t blame Teleprompter at all. Autopen is smokin hot.
Oooh, don’t ask, don’t teleprompter !
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How about he auto-signs his resignation in triplicate. Effective yesterday!
Zer0 views truth with contempt To hide it, he makes no attempt The assortment of lies from the mouth of this guy show that somehow he thinks he's exempt
Hope and Change.... Tragic.
This is an incredible opportunity that was lost.
They should have put an Obama resignation letter in the auto-pen.
What a lost opportunity. Somebody’s head needs to roll on this one.
“No it’s too late, Barry. You did actually sign the document, it’s LEGITIMATE.”
Ooo la la.
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