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Reaction to FISA Compromise | 39 comments (39 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (none / 0)

So you're willing to give him a pass for violating the entire country's 4th amendment rights as long as he shows an interest in your family's records?

No wonder we get these coward Democrats that are afraid to stand up for the constitution. Everyone is giving him a free pass and "hoping" that Obama miraculously fixes things when he's in office. Talk about naive.

At least I know where the Democratic party and my supposed allies stand. They are cowards that have no interest in standing up for the constitution.

Let's get back to the campaign of gaffes. Quick, I heard McCain misspoke. Everyone pile on and that way we can forget the unpleasantness of seeing Dems piss on the constitution.

by SFHawkguy on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:09:20 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (4.00 / 2)

So you're willing to give him a pass for violating the entire country's 4th amendment rights as long as he shows an interest in your family's records?

I don't think that's what cruz said, only that he/she intends to pursue this particular violation regardless. There was no mention of giving Obama a pass by cruz.

A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs who, however, has never learned how to walk forward. Franklin D. Roosevelt

by Steven D on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:22:13 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (4.00 / 2)

I may have jumped the gun. Sorry Cruz.

In the back of my mind I'm also thinking of those that are holding out hope that criminal charges will be brought in lieu of impeachment or congressional investigations after Obama takes office.

There is no justification for such hope. It's irresponsible in any case. Bush's crimes and culpability need to be argued directly to the American people--now. If Obama intends to bring Bush to justice he needs to tell us exactly how he will do it.

by SFHawkguy on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:28:44 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (none / 0)

If it happens, then we start from scratch. As far as I know, the president does not trump the Constitution. And neither does Congress, unless there is an ammendment.

by cruz del sur (nicodekoenigsberg@yahoo.com) on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:41:59 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (none / 1)

I am a he. Thanks StevenD

by cruz del sur (nicodekoenigsberg@yahoo.com) on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:31:43 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (none / 1)

Chalk it up to my poor memory. I've probably seen that from you before, but after 50 . . . ;-)

A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs who, however, has never learned how to walk forward. Franklin D. Roosevelt

by Steven D on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:35:22 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (none / 1)

I know the feeling. (i'm 51)

by cruz del sur (nicodekoenigsberg@yahoo.com) on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:37:15 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (none / 1)

Me too. Small world.

A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs who, however, has never learned how to walk forward. Franklin D. Roosevelt

by Steven D on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:38:52 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (4.00 / 2)

...young wippersnappers

by mainsailset on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 07:08:33 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (4.00 / 2)

"So you're willing to give him a pass for violating the entire country's 4th amendment rights as long as he shows an interest in your family's records?"

Say What? If I were you I would read it again: I never said I would give anybody a pass. Second, I mentioned my grandparents records SIMPLY BECAUSE THAT IS HOW I GOT IN TOUCH WITH SOMEONE WHO KNOWS WHAT THE HELL THEY ARE DOING. And, if I was not clear enough, HE IS A LWYER, who also offered to help (read SUE the telecoms and the government)

"No wonder we get these coward Democrats that are afraid to stand up for the constitution."

Let me ask you: what is it you are doing other than typing away??? (I will not make your mistake of being self righteous and assume you are not doing anything).

by cruz del sur (nicodekoenigsberg@yahoo.com) on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:30:20 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (4.00 / 3)

Sorry for jumping on you. I misread your comment.

by SFHawkguy on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:33:43 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (4.00 / 2)

That's cool. Now I have to replace my head gasket :0)

by cruz del sur (nicodekoenigsberg@yahoo.com) on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:38:05 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (4.00 / 2)

Do a compression test first ;o)

Green Grass and High Tides Forever

by supersoling (colorsplash62@optonline.net) on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:48:30 PM EST
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Re: Reaction to FISA Compromise (4.00 / 2)

No need. I saw the smoke coming out of my ears.

by cruz del sur (nicodekoenigsberg@yahoo.com) on Thu Jun 19th, 2008 at 06:50:05 PM EST
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Reaction to FISA Compromise | 39 comments (39 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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