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Stuff like this sounds really warm and fuzzy ..
Democratic leaders have expressed a new willingness to work with the White House to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to make it easier for the National Security Agency to eavesdrop on some purely foreign telephone calls and e-mail. Such a step now requires court approval.
.. but meanwhile back at the ranch, somebody is speaking with forked-tongue ..
House Democrats canceled Tuesday’s planned hearing with Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell, prompting a rebuke from Republicans who want Congress to proceed quickly on updating a key surveillance law.
So is somebody going to tell me that they just don't need to hearing the DNI or is it that they just don't like the letter that the DNI sent to Arlen Specter.
More likely, the Democrats don't want to supply a forum to clear up the confusion on intelligence activities that they managed to generate in the Senate
Comment Posted By Neo On 1.08.2007 @ 09:58
Judiciary Committee.
SEC. 1535. REDUCTION AND TRANSITION OF UNITED STATES FORCES IN IRAQ.
(a) Deadline for Commencement of Reduction.--The Secretary of Defense shall commence the reduction of the number of United States forces in Iraq not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Implementation of Reduction as Part of Comprehensive Strategy.--The reduction of forces required by this section shall be implemented as part of a comprehensive diplomatic, political, and economic strategy that includes sustained engagement with Iraq's neighbors and the international community for the purpose of working collectively to bring stability to Iraq. As part of this effort, the President shall direct the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States at the United Nations to seek the appointment of an international mediator in Iraq, under the auspices of the United Nations Security Council, who has the authority of the international community to engage political, religious, ethnic, and tribal leaders in Iraq in an inclusive political process.
(c) Limited Presence After Reduction and Transition.--After the conclusion of the reduction and transition of United States forces to a limited presence as required by this section, the Secretary of Defense may deploy or maintain members of the Armed Forces in Iraq only for the following missions:
(1) Protecting United States and Coalition personnel and infrastructure.
(2) Training, equipping, and providing logistic support to the Iraqi Security Forces.
(3) Engaging in targeted counterterrorism operations against al Qaeda, al Qaeda affiliated groups, and other international terrorist organizations.
(d) Completion of Transition.--The Secretary of Defense shall complete the transition of United States forces to a limited presence and missions as described in subsection (c) by April 30, 2008.
The real rub here is section (b). Obviously, Congress is trying to tread on Executive branch territory.
Beyond that, Bush could simply send more troops to Iraq prior to the 120 day date and then pull them out before April 30, 2008 to comply, as sections (c), (1), (2) and (3) are pretty much what is going on now.
Of course, there would still be room to "mold" the public's mind to what they would like this amendment to say, since nobody actually reads this stuff anyway.
Comment Posted By Neo On 18.07.2007 @ 09:09
I've seen so many stories over the last few years that this war was "next week" that it has become laughable.
Comment Posted By Neo On 18.07.2007 @ 09:34
Apparently, the late Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan has joined the list of clients.
Dead Democrats don't count .. of course.
Comment Posted By Neo On 12.07.2007 @ 15:37
WHY THE POLITICIZATION OF GOVERNMENT IS WRONG
never before in history have so many functions of government been hijacked by politics.
Do you intend to share the drugs you are on ?
Remember WHoDB ? The White House DataBase used by the Clintons used to fill political slots and solicit contributions (Hatch Act ?).
I will grant you that this may be the clumsiest handling of political appointments/firings, but your basic assertion is quite myopic.
Comment Posted By Neo On 13.07.2007 @ 15:04
RAGE AGAINST THE NIGHT - AND GLOBAL WARMING
That picture of Al Gore with the empty seats (and arm gesture) is priceless.
Comment Posted By Neo On 9.07.2007 @ 09:17
DID THE FBI ALLOW OSAMA TO ESCAPE THE US AFTER 9/11?
Bin Laden was asked by reporters just hours after the attacks whether he had anything to do with them .. in Afghanistan.
The idea that Bin Laden was on the flight or flights is ludicious.
Comment Posted By Neo On 21.06.2007 @ 07:44
BLOOMBERG BOLTS GOP - PREPARES FOR VANITY PRESIDENTIAL RUN
The truth be said that Bloomberg is an unknown quantity outside of New York. His major draw are left leaning moderates, not exactly much different from Hiliary.
The use of the term "vanity run" is spot on.
Comment Posted By Neo On 20.06.2007 @ 10:47
ECO-NANNIES DECRY "LARGE" FAMILIES
At least all those "extra" children will be paying into the Social Security Trust Fund.
Comment Posted By Neo On 7.05.2007 @ 15:18
I understand that the House Leadership is looking for a PayGo offset for their intention of revising the AMT.
Perhaps Matt Stoller is the answer. He enjoys paying taxes, but I bet after a few extra donations to offset the Public Debt, Matt will be looking to re-register, perhaps as a Republican but definitely not a Democrat.
Comment Posted By Neo On 18.04.2007 @ 00:02
