Should they take the "foreign" outta FISA, and rename it

[stupidicus]

2. yep

I briefly discussed the potential for blackmail/fear having a role in his conduct with another poster a week or two back.

It's certainly a possibility, and one those that are up in arms over criticizing him for it may have as the only option left when the smoke clears.

Methinks he knows he's been on the wrong side of this issue, if this http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/12/senator-ron-wyden-white-house-data-collection can serve as any kinda yardstick

I wouldn't worry about the "conspiracy kook" charge. At least as often as not that just means you're getting too close to the truth.