We won one for a change

From what I have read thus far (Glenn Greenwald and Marty Lederman), it appears the Supreme Court's Hamdan v. Rumsfeld decision is very broad, not only rejecting Bush's theories re. the kangaroo courts he has set up to try the Guantanamo detainees, but also rejecting at the same time the arguments he has used to justify warrantless eavesdropping on U.S. citizens, the arguments he has used to justify torturing detainees, the arguments he has used to justify extraordinary rendition, and the arguments he has used to justify violating Geneva Conventions. Further, it specifically requires him to go to Congress to seek authorization for any of these types of actions, in effect telling Bush he can't just make up his own laws.

Of course, Bush's first reaction was to say he's going to go ahead anyway by forcing a bill through Congress to legitimize everything he is now doing. Even if he succeeds, the point is he had to ask. This gives us back some balance to our government.

Unfortunately, this was a five to three decision with Roberts recusing himself (since he came down on the other side of the case when he heard it on the appeals court). That means, it was really a five-four decision. All Bush needs is one more appointee and we're cooked.

More and more, we need to take back Congress in November. Get out your check book and give what you can to progressive candidates.