National Intelligence Director Seeks Expansion of Spy Powers

Erris writes "The Bush administration is seeking even less judicial oversight for their spying efforts both here and abroad. An AP story is discussing proposed changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act proposed by National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell. 'The changes McConnell is seeking mostly affect a cloak-and-dagger category of warrants used to investigate suspected spies, terrorists and other national security threats. The court-approved surveillance could include planting listening devices and hidden cameras, searching luggage and breaking into homes to make copies of computer hard drives.' One of their specific goals is prosecution immunity for communications companies who comply with the program, a sheild for groups that violate privacy laws in turning over information to the NSA. The article notes that 'Critics question whether the changes are needed and worry about what the Bush administration has in store, given a rash of allegations about domestic surveillance and abuse of power.'"

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Stolen White House

[Nitewing98]

Whether we should have voted for Kerry last election isn't the issue. The real issue is why, when Gore won the popular vote in 2000, did we end up with Bush stealing the White House RIGHT UNDER OUR NOSES.

He stole the election and we've been paying for it ever since. I'm going to be glad to vote him out next year. Assuming he doesn't declare himself "dictator for life."

Re:we need to support Sen. RON PAUL

[fyngyrz]

I like Ron Paul a great deal, and mostly agree with his stances. However, I find much to regret in his position on immigration. I would agree that he is, by far, the candidate with the least problems in terms of the field at hand.