Bill 'banning' illegal gov wiretapping

Taj · 05-11-2007

Awesome, the house just passed a bill banning the Bush Administrations illegal wiretapping. Of course, it already *WAS* illegal, this just clarifies it. Bout time... I'm sure my phone was/is being tapped since I spent a year abroad hanging out with diplomats and diplomats' kids... ::mutter::

Right... forgot the linky: Bill bans illegal govt eavesdropping | Press Esc

brandx · 05-11-2007

Nice!

panickedthumb · 05-11-2007

Newsflash: The House passed a bill stating that bank robbery is still illegal. Next up, they'll discuss whether to reaffirm the illegalization of murder.

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad they did this, but it just kinda sucks that they had to.

utabintarbo · 05-11-2007

Political posturing. What a surprise!

JoshJ · 05-11-2007

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Originally Posted by utabintarbo

Political posturing. What a surprise!

I'm perfectly happy with posturing that helps the people.

Just keep in mind that the Dems are also the party that signed the DMCA into law.

utabintarbo · 05-11-2007

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Originally Posted by JoshJ

I'm perfectly happy with posturing that helps the people.

Given that they made illegal something that was allegedly already illegal, how were the people helped?

JoshJ · 05-11-2007

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Originally Posted by utabintarbo

Given that they made illegal something that was allegedly already illegal, how were the people helped?

Apparently there was some confusion over its legality. This (should, I haven't read it) clarifies the issue and could maybe get some of the wiretapping BS that's currently going on to stop.

PWill · 05-12-2007

This bill is completely ridiculous.
Only in a government do you need to pass a law to ban something that is ALREADY ILLEGAL.

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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

hokieokie · 05-17-2007

Here in Texas there is a saying "All hat, no cattle".

LinuxFan · 06-10-2007

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Originally Posted by Taj

Awesome, the house just passed a bill banning the Bush Administrations illegal wiretapping. Of course, it already *WAS* illegal, this just clarifies it. Bout time... I'm sure my phone was/is being tapped since I spent a year abroad hanging out with diplomats and diplomats' kids... ::mutter::

Right... forgot the linky: Bill bans illegal govt eavesdropping | Press Esc

King Bush will always find a way to rationalize whatever he wants to do, because he really doesn't care what anyone else thinks and because he is willing to lie to get what he feels is necessary.

UbuntuniX · 06-10-2007

Does anyone really believe this will make any difference? The fascist will still be doing these things.

bns · 06-10-2007

It was already supposed to be illegal, so it doesn't make a huge legal difference. It is good because someone is opposing the BS wiretapping that was already going on. Without someone opposing those who abuse their power, the abuse gets worse and worse. Even if it is "political posturing" I'm glad someone opposed Bush on this issue.

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Taj Commentator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carroll County, OH Posts: 62	Bill 'banning' illegal gov wiretapping Awesome, the house just passed a bill banning the Bush Administrations illegal wiretapping. Of course, it already WAS illegal, this just clarifies it. Bout time... I'm sure my phone was/is being tapped since I spent a year abroad hanging out with diplomats and diplomats' kids... ::mutter:: Right... forgot the linky: Bill bans illegal govt eavesdropping \| Press Esc
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brandx Eligible for a custom title Join Date: May 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 485	Re: Bill 'banning' illegal gov wiretapping Nice!

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panickedthumb Eligible for a custom title Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 216	Re: Bill 'banning' illegal gov wiretapping Newsflash: The House passed a bill stating that bank robbery is still illegal. Next up, they'll discuss whether to reaffirm the illegalization of murder. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad they did this, but it just kinda sucks that they had to.

05-11-2007	#4 (permalink)
utabintarbo Dog of the Soul Crusher Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 569	Re: Bill 'banning' illegal gov wiretapping Political posturing. What a surprise!
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hokieokie Just getting started Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10	Re: Bill 'banning' illegal gov wiretapping Here in Texas there is a saying "All hat, no cattle".

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UbuntuniX Stoner Hippie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 160	Re: Bill 'banning' illegal gov wiretapping Does anyone really believe this will make any difference? The fascist will still be doing these things.
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06-10-2007	#12 (permalink)
bns Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 1,648	Re: Bill 'banning' illegal gov wiretapping It was already supposed to be illegal, so it doesn't make a huge legal difference. It is good because someone is opposing the BS wiretapping that was already going on. Without someone opposing those who abuse their power, the abuse gets worse and worse. Even if it is "political posturing" I'm glad someone opposed Bush on this issue.