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The Fine Print On Wiretapping Review
notarus writes "Congress' new bill to 'force' the wiretapping program to be reviewed by FISA has some very doublespeak provisions. One nice line: 'Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the constitutional authority of the President to collect intelligence with respect to foreign powers and agents of foreign powers.'"
Right. God forbid a congressional bill uphold the constitution.
Can't our esteemed beloved leader Mr. Bush just sign this bill from Congress into law with a signing statement saying that he doesn't necessarily have to follow it?
That's really how things work, right? Check and balances are a throwback to pre-21st century America: they're quaint and cute, but they don't actually apply.
You thought that law degree would come in handy? Well, it hasn't done a damn thing for your belief in the balance of constitutional powers of the three branches of government. You lost me when you said "I take no position on the proposed legislation". Did you ever think maybe you goddamn OUGHT to take a position? Or has your "law degree" so clouded your ability to discern right from wrong. The Bush Administration has brought a full-scale attack on the fundamental principles that have made the United States a great nation. But you "take no position". You should be ashamed. I mean no disrespect, but you are a worm.
You are welcome on my lawn.
Since you seem to be quite socially inept, spending most of your time in your mom's basement, so let me explain. While there are other countries on the american continents, the world refers to 'americans' as people from the usa, not the rednecks from canadia, the shit-stained half niggers of brass dill or the hard-working salsa manufacturers of mekhico.
no no. the rest of the world uses the term "Americans" when talking about the US citizens. it's just you who doesn't. go outside sometime, check it out. there are trees and birds and stuff.