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hueymahl

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66. Wyden is a Hero

Reply to Luminous Animal (Original post)

Wed Jul 31, 2013, 12:54 PM

Jul 2013

One of the few left.

But can someone explain to me why the fuck he cannot come out and say what is wrong? I have heard the secrecy argument, national security, blah blah blah. But he takes an oath just like every other elected official to protect the constitution. How can he, or any senator, protect the constitution by following an unconstitutional law? I'm certainly no expert in the area, but it seems he would have some type of privilege or immunity in the performance of his official duties, which necessarily include communicating with his constituents.

Any constitutional scholars out there have an idea or opinion?

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Wyden: NSA violations are more serious than they stated [View all] Luminous Animal Jul 2013 OP

K&R LondonReign2 Jul 2013 #1

But, but, but Greenwald's gay and Snowden was dating a pole dancer. Who can trust Wyden ... Scuba Jul 2013 #2

Greenwald has a new article coming out this week. I hope tomorrow. Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #3

They're gonna need a bigger bus. East Coast Pirate Jul 2013 #16

Shhh...for a moment, I thought I heard a Snowden hata. wtmusic Jul 2013 #52

K&R woo me with science Jul 2013 #4

I bet you it's secret info being sold to companies and private individuals. reformist2 Jul 2013 #5

I doubt the hearing would have gone there hootinholler Jul 2013 #6

That looks like the right ticket. Please see my comment below. leveymg Jul 2013 #8

Thaaaaaaat's right! Th1onein Jul 2013 #40

where meta-data bobduca Jul 2013 #53

How is anyone going to collect the metadata, without collecting the data contained inside? RC Jul 2013 #62

A previous whistleblower said they call up records of lots of lawyers in law firms. JDPriestly Jul 2013 #25

Do you remember Thomas Nelson OnyxCollie Jul 2013 #43

An attorney has a duty to keep the confidential information of the client. JDPriestly Jul 2013 #50

"Violations of those court orders with respect to the bulk phone record collection" So, NSA is leveymg Jul 2013 #7

We know Alexander is of the scoop and poop mentality hootinholler Jul 2013 #13

To be kind, more like dining out at Golden Corral - eat all the starch your belly can hold. leveymg Jul 2013 #21

Wyden is one of the last of the real Democrats. Vanje Jul 2013 #9

"The TIP of the Iceberg." bvar22 Jul 2013 #10

K&R G_j Jul 2013 #11

K&R forestpath Jul 2013 #12

Kick. Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #14

K&R nt snappyturtle Jul 2013 #15

Well, well, well. Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #17

K&R'd. The more resources devoted to attacking the messenger, snot Jul 2013 #18

+10 RC Jul 2013 #63

Nailed it. hueymahl Jul 2013 #65

Here's why 'trust us' isn's working fpr the NSA any more... (WaPo) Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #19

K & R !!! WillyT Jul 2013 #20

DURec leftstreet Jul 2013 #22

But but but... Rex Jul 2013 #23

Wyden: Why I voted "present" on James Comey's nomination... Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #24

k&R think Jul 2013 #26

So happy he's my Senator regardless of neverforget Jul 2013 #27

K&R NealK Jul 2013 #28

How soon before we see multiple threads attacking Wydens character and past? ram2008 Jul 2013 #29

Look at the blanket of attacks on Howard Dean. dkf Jul 2013 #30

Why waste time attacking the Greenwald Left like Wyden NoOneMan Jul 2013 #32

Inquiring minds want to know, how many boxes does he have in his garage??? reformist2 Jul 2013 #34

Does he stop to pet the neighbor's dog? n/t Aerows Jul 2013 #70

knr Douglas Carpenter Jul 2013 #31

Wyden's a racist! Enthusiast Jul 2013 #33

I heard he stores a garage in his boxers. GoneFishin Jul 2013 #35

And dogs the neighbor's pets. n/t Aerows Jul 2013 #71

The Atlantic: Why NSA Surveillance Will Be More Damaging Than You Think Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #36

Is this an OP somewhere? grasswire Jul 2013 #58

Be my guest! Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #60

not a plot to bring down POTUS...just an effective means of dismantling democracy. nashville_brook Jul 2013 #37

DOJ Responds to Non-Intell Committee Member Rand Paul but not to Intel Committe Wyden Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #38

Well I'm significantly more troubled now upi402 Jul 2013 #39

kick woo me with science Jul 2013 #41

It's going to be bad. Count on it. Th1onein Jul 2013 #42

I have a lot of respect for this man. Autumn Jul 2013 #44

Unfortunately for him and us as a whole mrdmk Jul 2013 #46

K&R. We need more like him in the Senate. n/t winter is coming Jul 2013 #45

Thank You For Sharing cantbeserious Jul 2013 #47

Be curious to see what would happen if Senator Wyden became a whistle blower! Dustlawyer Jul 2013 #48

He needs to go to his Senator with this info... Fumesucker Jul 2013 #55

Give cops new toys to play with, and if they are not competently supervised, Zorra Jul 2013 #49

Dianne Feinstein is Chair of Senate Intelligence. Hold hearings! Coyotl Jul 2013 #51

k&r thanks for posting. rhett o rick Jul 2013 #54

I hope he has excellent security. DeSwiss Jul 2013 #56

I think we are going to see that they have set up a file Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #57

well, they can't ruin him in Oregon grasswire Jul 2013 #59

k&r #100 avaistheone1 Jul 2013 #61

Keep the pressure on! Harmony Blue Jul 2013 #64

Wyden is a Hero hueymahl Jul 2013 #66

Let's see libdude Jul 2013 #67

Kick LondonReign2 Jul 2013 #68

That's some scary shit. secondvariety Jul 2013 #69

. blkmusclmachine Aug 2013 #72

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2013 #73

You are most welcome Uncle Joe. Luminous Animal Aug 2013 #74