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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 12:00 AM

Aug. 8, 1974 vs. July 9, 2008

Almost 35 years ago, a U.S. president was forced to resign due to lawbreaking and surveillance abuses. This week, the U.S. Congress will act to cover up and protect far worse lawbreaking.

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  • Tuesday, July 8, 2008 07:33 AM

    They have no idea what they're doing to themselves.

    For over two years and each time FISA has come before Congress, more and more of us have signed up in favor of the rule of law.

    The emails, faxes, phone calls have increased exponentially with each threat. In just a little under 2 weeks, 20,000 people have joined "Get Fisa Right" at, of all places, the presumptive Democratic nominee's web site. I can't even imagine what the money bomb will bring in.

    Thanks to Glenn and others, we will have long-term vehicles with which to hold our government accountable.

    You don't get it yet, dear leaders, but you'd better fasten your seatbelts - you're going to have a bumpy future.

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