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AnotherMcIntosh

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6. Some actually believe that the judicial system might save us.

Reply to midnight (Original post)

Tue Jul 2, 2013, 01:54 PM

Jul 2013

The era of the Warren Court is over. In fact, Earl Warren died in 1974.

Bill I-think-NAFTA-is-a-good-idea Clinton appointed Colleen Kollar-Kotelly.

Most of the federal judges have been appointed by Nixon, Ford, Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, Bush II, and Obama.

If the judicial system hasn't saved us by now, it's not going to.

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Colleen Kollar-Kotelly allowed NSA to collect all our Data warned that if the public found about it, [View all] midnight Jul 2013 OP

This is extremely important. northoftheborder Jul 2013 #1

But, but, but... we have "checks and balances!" It's all kosher! I have nothing to hide! villager Jul 2013 #2

Perhaps she is/was blackmailed. KurtNYC Jul 2013 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author silvershadow Jul 2013 #7

Tice says they do. KurtNYC Jul 2013 #9

This is not hard to believe but it is concerning for the security of this country..... midnight Jul 2013 #18

Why would the super-rich blackmail anyone when they can give them money? Or position? AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #8

Cheaper. And longer lasting. KurtNYC Jul 2013 #10

Super-rich criminals often blackmail those who refuse to accept their bribes meow2u3 Jul 2013 #12

Often? Did you just make that up? AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #13

K&R nt Mnemosyne Jul 2013 #4

This is a perfect time to bring the provisions, now being forgotten, of the Patriot Act colorado_ufo Jul 2013 #5

Some actually believe that the judicial system might save us. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2013 #6

What a sobering thought. nt silvershadow Jul 2013 #11

K&R JDPriestly Jul 2013 #14

K & R !!! WillyT Jul 2013 #15

So, she approved a warrant she thoight would be later ruled unconstitutional? HooptieWagon Jul 2013 #16

k and r nashville_brook Jul 2013 #17

Have you ever thought Dan Jul 2013 #19