Anybody called Grassley about NSA and Googlegate?

[emulatorloo]

I am soooooooo ticked off about these two things, especially since GWB plans to "educate" us about how great his NSA warrantless spying is on Wednesday. (I'll go get a link in a second re Bush's latest PR stunt/way to spend our tax dollars.)

I keep trying to get the energy to call Grassley's office, but haven't yet.

Anybody done it?

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ON EDIT:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,,-5559333,00.html

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Bush to Visit NSA Spy Center Next Week

Friday January 20, 2006 3:47 PM


By DEB RIECHMANN

Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Bush administration is opening a campaign to push back against criticism of its domestic spying program, ahead of congressional hearings into whether President Bush has the legal authority to eavesdrop on Americans.

President Bush will visit the ultra-secret National Security Agency on Wednesday, underscoring his claim that he has the constitutional authority to let intelligence officials listen in on international phone calls of Americans with suspected ties to terrorists.

``We are stepping up our efforts to educate the American people,'' White House press secretary Scott McClellan said.

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[rurallib]

1. If I thought it would do any good I would.

I used to email Grassley's site and about 2 months later I'd get a letter spouting the Bush line. I have kind of given up. I did email about Alito. I started the message "I know you are a water carrier for the Bush adminstration". Just totally frustrated.

[Hardrada]

2. What would be the use?

Grassley is another Iowa senator in for life ( like Hickenlooper or Miller). We 'll just have to wait until he retires. He's been an IA officeholder since 1959 meaning his act is almost as old as rock and roll!

[CornField]

3. I haven't called about that issue

Although I've called about Alito and some other more personal matters. I know it does little good, but I'm one of those f-ing optimistic types that just keeps trying.