Unfortunately, I find myself in agreement with Rand Paul today. [View all]

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I [font size=3]HATE[/font] that the lack of leadership from the Democratic Party on this issue forces me into a position that is consistent with someone like Rand Fucking Asshole Paul,
and in opposition to the Democratic Party Leadership,
but there it is.
I am absolutely disgusted.

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on President Obama's NSA surveillance reform speech:
'While I am encouraged the President is addressing the NSA spying program because of pressure from Congress and the American people, I am disappointed in the details. The 4th Amendment requires an individualized warrant based on probable cause before the government can search phone records and e-mails' - via @NBCNews

http://www.breakingnews.com/topic/obama-nsa-reform-proposals/

[font size=3]Principle before Party[/font]

I also agree with Joe Biden, pre-2008:

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Rampant Government Secrecy and Democracy can not co-exist.

Persecution of Whistle Blowers and Democracy can not co-exist.

Government surveillance of the citizenry and Democracy can not co-exist.

Secret Laws and Democracy can not co-exist.

Secret Courts and Democracy can not-co-exist.

Our Democracy depends on an informed electorate.

You either believe in Democracy,
or you don't.
It IS that simple.