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Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:00 AM

George Bush's latest powers, courtesy of the Democratic Congress

Congress is going to decree that the president has the power to order private citizens to break the law, as well as to spy on our telephone calls and e-mails with no warrants.
Glenn Greenwald

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  • Thursday, June 19, 2008 09:41 AM

    I've been struck by your previous comment

    That comment about if they pass this, to name ONE thing the democratic majority has accomplished since taking control of the House & Senate. This will take the one thing they did accomplish, stopping this immunity foolishness, and change it to ZERO accomplishments.

    And, where the hell is Obama? Where's Mr. Change? Will he vote "present" on this, too? Sorry, but I'm so angry with this, and his lack of leadership, I can hardly stand it. I have this sickening feeling that an Obama presidency will be full of such moments.

    I'll still, reluctantly, vote for him this Autumn. He was not my first choice, but, oh well, oh hell.

    --Ron

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