Pressing for FISA changes: What’s Bush Trying To Do?

Bush is drawing a line in the sand between McCain and Obama. Current FISA allows electronic surveillance on foreign soil, allows surveillance on Americans calling Foreigners for three days before warrant, allows for “emergency” situations. Why do we need telecom immunity now? Bush Administration trying to protect itself.
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Is George Bush Finally Telling the Truth?

Glen Greenwald of Salon thinks so.  In his blog yesterday Greenwald highlights reasons why Bush wants immunity for the telecom industry and it may have more to do with protecting his administration than battling any terrorists. Here is what Greenwald has to say:
In his Press Conference yesterday, Commander-in-Chief George W. Bush candidly explained why he [...]

Congress Speaks Out About Protect America Act

Congress is stalled over the Protect American Act and Constitutional rights.  Bush is threating we are not protected unless a bill granting telecom immunity is passed.  Is Bush trying to scare folks into giving away more of their privacy?  Many members of Congress think so.  In the Washington Post, Rockefeller, Conyers, Leahy, and Reyes speak [...]

List of Bush Administration Controversies

Thought this list was amazing.  In looking it over, there appears to be still many missing.  Check the List of Bush Controversies on Wikipedia.

George Bush Lies and Threats Over FISA

Good discussion about what is going on. Bush wants to let the old FISA expire if he doesn’t get his way with telecom immunity. In other words, if Bush doesn’t get his way with granting immunity for telecoms such as AT&T and Verizon in domestic spying, he would rather put the nation in [...]

Senators That Voted To Allow Immunity for the Telecom Industry With FISA

There will always be another election.  When that comes, keep your state senator in mind.  Did your senator vote to protect your privacy?  Do they uphold our liberties?
Today in the senate, the FISA debate was wrapped up and the vote was held.  Hillary Clinton did not show up to vote.  California Senator Dianne Feinstein voted [...]

Telecom Immunity Passes In The Senate - Where Was Hillary Clinton During The FISA Update Vote?

Not there. She did not vote to protect Americans’ privacy.
The importance of this vote, which had been hotly debated in the Senate for months, and Senator Clinton’s lack of attendance on this day speaks volumes about her concern for American liberties and freedom. The update to FISA gives the telecom industry immunity for [...]

Cynthia McKinney Speaking in San Francisco Speaking Out Against Nancy Pelosi

Bruce Fein of Reagan’s Justice Department Speaks Out About FISA, Abuse of Power, Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi may want impeachment off the table because it may implicate her as well.
Bruce Fein, who served in the Justice Department, discusses the need for administration to return to the original FISA law, administrative abuse of power, checks and balances, and possible implications of Nancy Pelosi’s not wanting to pursue impeachment.
The present FISA bill [...]

Stop FISA - ACLU Action Alert - Call your senators now

From the ACLU:
By Wednesday night, the debate over government eavesdropping will end in the Senate.
In less than three days, we will know who stood up for civil liberties and who failed freedom. Help put Senator Feinstein on notice before the Senate votes.
Our demands are simple and unwavering. Stay true to your oath to protect the [...]

Olbermann Remarks on the FISA Bill - More Fear From Bush

More discussion on this legislation will ensue next week in Washington.