Tag Archives: FISA

Health of the Republic: Down 7% to 5%

Posted on 2008 July 11 by mongreldogs

I’ve been meaning to write this post for a little while but net issues have been keeping me away. In any event, the recent passage of the so-called “FISA reform” (now with telecom immunity!) has sent the Health of the … Continue reading →

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My two cents

Posted on 2008 June 20 by mongreldogs

I suspect I will write more on this, eventually, but for now, here’s what I’ve sent to the Obama campaign regarding the Senator’s disappointing collapse on FISA: I have contributed over $500 to the Senator’s campaign, more than all my … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Oppose Telecom Immunity

Posted on 2008 June 19 by mongreldogs

Tomorrow (Jun 20) the House is likely to pass a “compromise” revision to the FISA law so as to, in effect, grant complete immunity to telecommunication companies who knowingly broke the law in supporting the Bush administration’s illegal eavesdropping program. … Continue reading →

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