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George Bush told the truth yesterday
Bush on why the White House is so desperate for telecom amnesty: "The litigation process could lead to the disclosure of information about how we conduct surveillance."
Glenn Greenwald [2008-02-29]

  • Yes, I suspect there is a boogie man in the closet, in there with a smoking gun or two ...

    I agree and I suspect that it's not actually "telecom immunity" that is the issue, it's keeping the "process" secret.

    I think the more interesting question is WHO assured the telecoms WHEN that they were ALREADY operating legally under some special authority and what if any documentation of that promise exists.

    Bush seems to be saying, "We promised them that their cooperation was legal (and/or they had some special "presidential type" immunity) and so you need to cover my backside (at least until the end of my term).

    I suspect this "promise" (and deliberate violation of FISA) is an impeachable offense ... and I suspect a paper trail exists that would come out during any litigation.

    -- susan sunflower
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    Friday, February 29, 2008 08:38 AM
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