This morning, President Bush levelled a threat, that not extending the "Protect America Act" might herald an attack that dwarfs 9/11. At the same time, he said he'd veto the act if it didn't include immunity for telecommunications companies for their very likely illegal acts. Cognative dissonance is a common trait in the Republican base, but it is also apparently shared by The Decider.
Thankfully, the US House of Representatives--showing much more spine than the Senate did yesterday--stood up to him. They decided not to renew the act, which expires this weekend. Expect much more bluster from The Commander Guy, who will now need to actually get warrants. Or break the law some more, which he seems pretty comfortable with.
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House stands up to Bush pressure for quick wiretap bill
A move to temporarily extend a controversial spy law hit a snag Wednesday, as the House voted to debate for three more weeks while failing to concurrently pass a temporary extension of a stop-gap measure.
The president has vowed to veto any legislation updating the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that does not essentially retroactively legalize his warrantless surveillance program and free phone companies from facing lawsuits. . .
The president has vowed to veto any legislation updating the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that does not essentially retroactively legalize his warrantless surveillance program and free phone companies from facing lawsuits. . .
Read more at: Raw Story
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