House of Representatives To Discuss Wiretapping In Closed Session

Nimey brings word that for the first time in 25 years, the US House of Representatives will use a closed-door session to discuss proposed wiretapping legislation. The old legislation expired last month when government officials could not agree on retroactive immunity for the telecommunications providers who assisted with the wiretaps. The most recent version of the bill, proposed by House democrats, does not include telecom immunity. Because of that, President Bush has stated his willingness to veto the bill. The Yahoo article notes, "The closed-door debate was scheduled for late Thursday night, after the House chamber could be cleared and swept by security personnel to make sure there are no listening devices."

Comments

Interesting proposition

[iknowcss]

They wouldn't possibly oppose someone bugging the session room while they discuss, would they?

Re:Interesting proposition

[jollyreaper]

They wouldn't possibly oppose someone bugging the session room while they discuss, would they? Someone should tell Alanis she can add another verse to her song.

Re:Interesting proposition

[ClickOnThis]

Someone should tell Alanis she can add another verse to her song. Someone should tell Alanis what the word ironic actually means. Oh wait, someone has -- comedian Ed Byrne:

        "There's nothing ironic about being stuck in a traffic jam when you're late for something. Unless you're a town planner. If you were a town planner and you were on your way to a seminar of town planners at which you were giving a talk on how you solved the problem of traffic congestion in your area, couldn't get to it because you were stuck in a traffic jam, that'd be well ironic."

        "Rain on your wedding day is ironic only if marrying a weatherman and he set the date."

        "A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break, that's inconsiderate office management. A no-smoking sign in a cigarette factory - irony."

        "Ten thousand spoons? How big is your sink, Alanis? What do you need this knife for - to stab the bloke who keeps leaving spoons all over your house?"

[Thanks to wikipedia for the quotes.]

Re:Interesting proposition

[AuMatar]

Aha, but a song about Irony with no irony in it- now that's ironic.

Re:Interesting proposition

[vigmeister]

Ten thousand spoons Steel *is* around 70% ironic you know....

Cheers!
--
Vig

Re:Interesting proposition

[NevermindPhreak]

I have to disagree. Everyone knows that a more proper example of irony is like rain on your wedding day...

Re:Interesting proposition

[Anonymous Coward]

Damn...META-irony!

Well played, Alanis. Well played.

Re:Interesting proposition

[aproposofwhat]

In the better houses in the UK, we use silver spoons, and thus have no sense of irony whatsoever :P

Re:Interesting proposition

[IndustrialComplex]

You may have the perfect grasp of irony, but your sense of humor could use a guide dog.

Re:Interesting proposition

[attributed insanity]

Hence the once-popular, now slightly outdated expression "Born with no sense of irony in his mouth."

Re: Let Freedom Reign

[ScentCone]

do you really want everyone to be able to read your medical records

No, he just wants to be able to read your medical records, and any related to his political opponents. His are off limits, since that's part of his freedom, you know.

Re:Republicans and Democrats will do NOTHING.

[Captain Splendid]

Ron Paul is a DIFFERENT kind of Republican.

You are correct! We would have also accepted:

• The check is in the mail
• I won't come in your mouth

Bob, tell him what's he won!

Re:At least someone...

[PPH]

Where do I go to have a secret session room?

Gitmo.

No one will every hear from you again.

Re:WTF?

[Anonymous Coward]

and i, surely will vote for McCain

LOL! That will teach "them" a lesson...