Rep. Wexler statement of Telco Imunity bill

[Gold Metal Flake]

FISA: Rep. Wexler Statement on "Compromise"
by Wexler For Congress Campaign
Thu Jun 19, 2008 at 11:16:07 AM PDT
Congressman Wexler Statement on the FISA “Compromise”:

I cannot in good conscience support the so-called FISA “compromise” bill, as the only thing that is really being compromised is our civil rights.

In spite of the earnest hard work of many Members of Congress, the President has continued to demand that Congress rubber-stamp his illegal wiretapping program.

Every American wants to protect our country from terrorists; but, the President is not asking for tools to thwart terrorists. He is demanding unchecked power. He expects the Congress to throw out even the most modest, expedited court review on the absurd premise that a specially designed court with over 30 years of experience handling surveillance requests is suddenly going to bring our nation’s intelligence operations to a standstill.

The rights of everyday Americans are at issue here, and full accountability needed. A court that is given full and appropriate review of the particular circumstances in each case is the only appropriate venue for making decisions about immunity for actions that may or may not have violated the civil liberties of some individuals. MORE AT LINK!

[orleans]

1. k&r n/t

[dflprincess]

2. I think I'm in love

:loveya:

[OwnedByFerrets]

3. Please call your representative TODAY

and tell them to vote NO on this cave in. Folks, this is more important than the price of gasoline today. We cant fix that today, but we can do our best to protect the bill of rights today. PLEASE CALL!!

THIS IS A COMPLETE CAVE IN!! VOTE NO!!!


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[Gold Metal Flake]

4. OOPS! I forgot to add numbers! Phone numbers at link below.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3483773

[OwnedByFerrets]

7. Thank you so very very much for this link and for

your efforts to stop this madness.


www.wearableartnow.com

[wryter2000]

5. Done

How many times is this zombie going to rise from the dead? I hope we can kill it again.

[OwnedByFerrets]

6. Thank you very much!!!

I am very disappointed in the response the OP got with the post.:-(


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[tbyg52]

11. Called my Blue Dog

I'm sure he's already made up his mind. The person I talked to didn't even ask for my address, as they usually do. Called Pelosi and said "three words - no telco immunity." Got switched to the comment line before I finished. Called Hoyer. Mailbox full.

[Supersedeas]

8. isn't Immunity another key term?

[Gold Metal Flake]

9. Yes, thanks for adding it for searching.

:thumbsup:

[MzNov]

10. Wexler for House Speaker!

plus Dennis in Leadership.

After 8 years, the "dems" are still selling us out. Spineless, worthless, blue dog Dems. Unbelieveable.

I just keep donating to ActBlue hopefully to get these people replaced as soon as possible.

[chill_wind]

12. K & R n/t

[FlyingSquirrel]

14. Thirded n/t

[dmr]

13. KICK n/t

[FlyingSquirrel]

15. The first response to Wexler's statement would be a DUzy, if it had been posted on DU

THANK YOU! Would you be willing to serve as a stem cell donor so some of our other reps can grow a spine?

Perfect.

:P

[Psyop Samurai]

20. Perhaps an *honorary* DUzy?... heh... nt

[deacon]

16. Make him Speaker of the House and get rid of the useless bag of cheese

we have now.

[tom_paine]

21. Seconded... wish I could recommend this post!

[BridgeTheGap]

17. "his illegal wiretapping program." Isn't this an Impeachable offense? n.t

[mopinko]

18. i think this asshat calling himself the president

is an impeachable offense.

you hoo, congress- we aren't afraid of the terrorists. we're afraid of bush.

[Danascot]

19. How much telco contributions went to which reps?

Does anyone know if any group has put together a list of how much telco contributions went to which reps? I bet it would be very revealing ... as in, "How much did you sell your vote for? We're on to you."

Nothing will change until the Congress and the US government is no longer for sale to the highest bidder.