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johnnie

(23,616 posts)
14. No
Sat Dec 31, 2011, 07:47 PM
Dec 2011

I think we hear about more things faster and in more depth these days thru the internet and mega media. I also think a lot of people became more filled in during the bush administration, mainly due to the internet as to what goes on in our government. I find it hard to think that today is worse than say the days before the Civil Rights act was passed. I'm also sure that Native Americans would have something to say about how people were treated in this country at one time as apposed to now.

And just a quick thought, look into Tricky Dick tapping John Lennon's phone back in the 70s, that wasn't too cool. This shit has gone on since the dawn of man and will probably never go away. I'm not happy with it, but I also realize that today is no worse than it ever was.

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Whatever Hawkowl Dec 2011 #1
As I understand, he was upset because of restrictions on how he could rhett o rick Dec 2011 #3
Your "understanding" is misunderstood. johnnie Dec 2011 #6
I appreciate having since read that section. rhett o rick Dec 2011 #11
Sad day for Democracy. One of many. nm rhett o rick Dec 2011 #2
Indeed. One of many. ixion Dec 2011 #4
Heh.. johnnie Dec 2011 #7
I believe things are getting worse, do you agree? nm rhett o rick Dec 2011 #12
No johnnie Dec 2011 #14
So we should just roll with the Patriot Act? nm rhett o rick Dec 2011 #15
"Roll with"? johnnie Dec 2011 #16
.... bigwillq Jan 2012 #22
I wish his reservations would translate into the courage to tell the defense lobbyists to F* off. nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #5
Your absolutely Correct !! Ike had the courage 50 yrs ago orpupilofnature57 Dec 2011 #9
EXCELLENT!!! nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #10
... Fire Walk With Me Dec 2011 #17
His reservations are our Prosperity & Freedom ,Not what WE orpupilofnature57 Dec 2011 #8
If he had reservations, he shouldn't have signed it. ddickey Dec 2011 #13
his veto dennis4868 Jan 2012 #18
So you support the indefinite detention of non-citizens? Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #20
Thanks for admitting this: Kaleko Jan 2012 #21
... Fire Walk With Me Jan 2012 #19
Hey, President Obama. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2012 #23
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