George W. Bush castigated Democrats today about passing his new FISA bill authorizing unconstitutional wiretapping of Americans' communications. I find this incredibly insulting. Who is he to say he's been operating on good faith? He has steadfastly refused to deal with Congress in good faith on innumerable issues and his secret spy programs are at the top of the list. Bush wants Congress to delay it's summer recess until they pass his bill.
Congress, tell Bush you'll deal with him if and when he begins dealing in good faith. This bill is clearly unconstitutional and must not be passed. Until Bush comes clean on all of his secret programs Congress shouldn't give him any more power or authority.
Oh, yeah. Real good faith. Like pitching a tantrum and engaging in political theatre to force this abomination down Congress' throats on the eve of the recess. Then blaming Democrats because he doesn't have his bill? The man acts like a 6-year-old.
When does Gonzales and company stop lying to America about the spying that has been conducted so far, much of which the courts have found illegal? That would be good faith.
There is still 25% of the American public that buys into this charade? It's beginning to remind me of a Marx Brothers movie!
Posted by: InsanityRules | August 03, 2007 at 05:53 PM
A judge already ruled elements of the wiretapping to be unconstitutional. Why is he now asking legislators to approve what the judiciary would not, and how does that qualify as "good faith"?? Checks and balances...
Posted by: Melissa | August 03, 2007 at 09:48 PM
By LARA JAKES JORDAN, Associated Press Writer 12 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - The Senate voted late Friday to temporarily expand the governmentâs authority to eavesdrop on foreign terrorists without court warrants.
The vote was 60-28 under a rule by which both parties agreed to require 60 votes to pass it.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE
Posted by: Melissa | August 03, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Twelve Senators didn't care enough to vote? I hope the House kills this nonsense.
Posted by: Ghost of Tom Joad | August 03, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Amen Ghost. Let's hope that the House Dems have more testosterone than the Senate Dems who (once again) got scared by Bush's bluster about painting them soft on terrorism. Don't they understand how low his credibility is among the American people?
Posted by: Lee Levan | August 04, 2007 at 08:32 AM
All they need do is look at the latest polls on people's opinions of Congress.
Posted by: John Morgan | August 04, 2007 at 08:36 AM