Barack and Hillary Avoid FISA Vote
Mick Wright is pleased about the Senate’s recent passage of FISA reform. He is also happy that this bill’s passage has the left “unhinged”.
I especially found this part of Mick’s post to be the most interesting.
I’m pleased to see that Senator McCain recorded a yes vote, while the two waffling Democratic Presidential candidates are found in the Not Voting column.
It’s good to see Barack continue his avoidance of controversial voting that he started back in Illinois. It is also not surprising to see Hillary avoid this one. With both of them, it all seems to be more about winning than principle.
More from Kevin of Lean Left- “If she, a front runner for the Democratic Presidential nomination and a the head of a machine known for its tenacity and long memory, could not alter the course of the FISA debate, then what extra ability will her experience bring to the White House that is not already inherent in the office?“
Factual error: Barack Obama was present for the vote, and voted NOT to give telecomm immunity. I think you owe him an apology, at least on this issue.
I’m also curious where you stand on this. Should it be okay for the private sector to break the law at the government’s request? Should government step in and give retroactive immunity for such violations? Based on your skepticism of government, I’d expect you to be on our side on this one…
Obama didn’t vote on the bill, as Mick pointed out. No apology.
I’d have to see these lawsuits to make a judgment.
You have blasphemed Obamessiah (peace be upon Him). Kneel and worship you filthy Christofascist knave.
Glen:
Why would you have to “see” the lawsuits? If they’re unjust suits, then the companies should win them anyway, or possibly even have them thrown out of court. With retroactive immunity, even legitimate complainants would have no legal recourse. How can that be allowed to stand?
Just like the people they illegally surveilled, if they did nothing wrong, why should they worry?
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If people were illegally eavesdropped on, then certainly they should be able to sue.