FISA

In which we conclude an epic tale of drunken revelry, Constitutional Law, and the impact of the FISA "compromise" on the Fourth Amewndment.

In which we get a bit naughty in the service of freedom.

In which we discover that we are all finally safe.

Obama and Dem have now sided with Bush and corporate America against the rule of law and the 4th Amendment.

NC Congressmen, Price, Watt and Miller all stood up today for the American people and the Fourth Amendment by voting against, FISA, the illegal wiring taping bill.

FISA, which passed the House on a 293 to 129 vote, has been called a “compromise” by supporters when in fact, it’s merely a capitulation to Republicans and Telecom Companies.

Just hours before the bill passed, George W. Bush praised the bill stating, “The enemy who attacked us on 9-11 will attack again is determined to strike this country again. It’s vita thatl our intelligence community has the ability to learn who the terrorists are talking to, what they are saying and what they are planning.” and what they are saying.”

The new FISA law is supposed to help protect us from terrorism by addressing "weaknesses" in the original law. But is the law really in need of fixing, or does the new law have a more sinister, hidden purpose for the Bush administration?

I received another email from Robin Hayes.
This one is about his concerns that FISA is not adequate and Nancy Pelosi's efforts to "squash this important legislation". He is worried that with todays fast paced communications we are in jeopardy employing the "old" FISA. He says we can't threaten the telecoms with lawsuits and expect them to continue "helping".
And as usual he "will continue to monitor this situation". blah, blah, blah. Bullshit.

Anyway here is my response...
"We the people need our representatives to defend the Constitution.
I am referring to violations by the current administration's ILLEGAL WARRANTLESS WIRETAPS.

Senator Hagan, in answer to how she would have voted on the FISA bill granting immunity to Telcos, says she would have voted YES on immunity.

Crossposted from Left Toon Lane, Bilerico Project & My Left Wing


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We're screwed.

I'm sorry. I can come to no other conclusion but that, we're screwed.

Surely you've heard of the FBI. It stands for Freaking Bumbling Idiots. It seems those all-important wire taps are finding dead air because the feds aren't paying their bills. From the AP via the Charlotte Observer:

In at least one case, a wiretap used in a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act investigation "was halted due to untimely payment," the audit found. FISA wiretaps are used in the government's most sensitive and secretive criminal and intelligence investigations, and allow eavesdropping on suspected terrorists or spies.