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Obama Sides With Bush In Spy Case

palegray.net is one of many who writes "President Obama has publicly sided with the Bush administration on the question of whether the President should be allowed to establish warrantless wiretapping programs designed to monitor US citizens. The President has asked a federal judge to stay a ruling that would allow key evidence into the domestic spying case against the government. 'Thursday's filing by the Obama administration marked the first time it officially lodged a court document in the lawsuit asking the courts to rule on the constitutionality of the Bush administration's warrantless-eavesdropping program.'" jamie points out that Obama's views and opinions were made clear through his Senate vote and numerous public statements, but many others see this as a disappointing start to an administration promising transparency and openness.

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  1. Keep your eyes out for Obama bumper stickers!! by gd23ka · · Score: 0, Troll

    They're going to get RARE!! (unless they're all of the sudden then mandated by "Executive Order").

  2. bet by xenolion · · Score: 0, Troll

    LMAO with this article I just won $100..I made that bet during the election and it paid off, tell the people one thing and do another.

  3. LOL by strikeleader · · Score: 0, Troll

    Looks like he may have the balls to think for himself and not just be a goose-stepping, koolaide drinking Dem. Pelosi must be having a fit...LOL

  4. He hasn't lost two wars yet...why be ashamed? by FatSean · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's not like murdering civilians in Afghanistan and Iraq is going to be something Obama's policies can even touch.

    It'll take a big BIG mistake to get people to remove those bumper stickers. Kinda like how the W stickers started dissapearing in 2005 :)

    Maybe you should spend less time crying about government intrusion, and more time getting in shape? Dropping the weight and being more active will make you feel more positive and less of a failure.

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    Blar.
  5. Re:Give it time by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    I can't imagine any valid reason for spying on our citizens without a warrant, personally.

    Wow, I guess that settles it then. I'm sure you've done all the research and arm-chair pontificating necessary to come to your conclusion. I'll just defer my opinions to you in the future.

  6. Re:So much for not sacrificing ideals for safety. by Xonstantine · · Score: 0, Troll

    By temperament and voter registration, I'm a Republican; however, I voted for (and hope for) an Obama win because the path the government has taken over the last 7-8 years has saddened and disgusted me. I'm glad he won.

    Then you deserve everything you get, as a so-called "Republican". I'll be laughing at you, not with you, when your best laid plans and hopes and dreams go circling the drain.

  7. It's like... by argStyopa · · Score: 0, Troll

    ...it's like, a million liberal voices cried out and were suddenly silenced.

    You know, I'm starting to look forward to the next 4 years more and more.

    AAHAHAAHAHAHAH.

    And I'll save you the trouble, TROLL +A MILLION.

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    -Styopa
  8. Re:So much for not sacrificing ideals for safety. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's wonderful to see someone who's not bitter that their candidate lost.

    And, it's admirable that you'll be bringing laughter to the country in these hard times created by the outgoing Republican administration.

  9. Si se puede by beatbox32 · · Score: 0, Troll

    ...enganar al publico americano.

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    "The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as long as we live." - M.J. A
  10. letting the poor die by r00t · · Score: 0, Troll

    As a general rule, poor people create more poor people. ("poor" is associated with violence and stupidity)

    Do we want to be a nation of poor people? That's what we get if we keep them alive. That's what we get when they breed.

    Keep that up, and we'll be a 3rd world country in no time.

    Letting the poor people die is surely no worse than your example of Norway letting the elderly die. It's still letting people die. While the elderly may be mostly useless, at least they don't make more elderly.