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Christine O’Donnell Seeks To Remove Constitutional Rights

Posted on September 1 2010 by Congress Watcher

Christine O’Donnell wants federal government bureaucrats in the Executive Branch to have the power to declare people to be terrorists, without trial.

Louie Gohmert Caught on Camera: No Evidence for Flying Jihad Terror Babies

Posted on August 18 2010 by Congressional Aid

On June 24, Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas took to the floor of the House to explain why the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution needs to be canceled so that people born in the USA can be stripped of their citizenship: There are people coming into this country who want to destroy our way [...]

Filled With Terror, Candice Miller Flubs Patriot Act Test

Posted on March 2 2010 by Congressional Aid

Last week, Republican Representative Candice Miller of Michigan issued a statement on the reauthorization of Patriot Act provisions to “sneak and peek” into Americans’ communications and possessions without probable cause: The provisions in the Patriot Act provide critical tools to our national security and law enforcement agents to better combat terrorism and protect our nation. [...]

Sam Johnson Declares Criminal Suspects Guilty Before Trial Begins

Posted on November 23 2009 by Congress Watcher

Under Congressman Sam Johnson’s system, if someone in the government with an axe to grind, or some law enforcement bureaucrat who made a simple error, accused you of being a terrorist, you would be doomed.

Lamar Smith Wants Suspects Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Posted on June 15 2009 by Congress Watcher

In Lamar Smith’s imagination, everyone who is accused of a crime is guilty, and constitutional rights are for wimps. Congressman Smith is betting that his constituents back in Texas agree with him, and will reward his blunt, get tough without trial, approach to the law.

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