53%.
By on May 13th, 2006 at 4:53 pm
53%.
Percentage of Americans who believe the NSA program collecting phone records of Americans, revealed by USA Today this week, “goes too far.”
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It’s nice to be in the majority for once…NOW WHAT?
May 13th, 2006 at 4:55 pmWhat about the 63% (WP poll) who believe otherwise? That adds up tp 116%. Is this new math or what?
May 13th, 2006 at 4:58 pmHeadline: “Quickly-Growing Majority Opposed to Bush’s Illegal Domestic Spying Program”
May 13th, 2006 at 5:01 pm53% of Americans are TRAITORS!!! And should be locked up.
I, for one, welcome my new AT&T overlords.
May 13th, 2006 at 5:02 pmBush plans to get all in a flutter about immigration to change the subject. That is their tactic.
May 13th, 2006 at 5:03 pmHush little baby don’t you cry.
Rove can creep away into the night and the listening in will continue. Big Daddy is here to protect you.
I just saw an AT&T commercial on TV. Thier slogan is rather ironic and maybe soon to be changed. It is…….”Your World, Delivered”.
May 13th, 2006 at 5:08 pmThe Wapo poll was a sham. It was done before the story got traction. They called everyone at the RNC and the Whitehouse and polled them for God sakes.
By the way, I thought that this admenstruation didn’t govern via polls…Now with that friendly sham-poll from the Wapooh you’d think polls are the Holy Grail.
This nation is smelling to high heavens, someone better kick the cadaver back into the ditch.
-GSD
May 13th, 2006 at 5:10 pmThe WP poll was asked with a leading question, that would make the difference. It included a statement that inferred that the records were part of an ongoing tracking of known terrorists. They are not, they are a fishing expedition, and that is the difference.
May 13th, 2006 at 5:11 pmHere is the question verbatum:
May 13th, 2006 at 5:14 pm
OK guys and dolls, I forgot the sarcasm on/off tags.so sorry.
May 13th, 2006 at 5:15 pmWhat if the survey question had been:
If you are female, please hang up.pause
Please respond to this survey:
It’s been reported that abortions are out of control for tens of millions of American women. Would you oppose an act of Congress that would require that all human males over the age of 12 be neutered? Do you feel that way strongly or somewhat?
Wonder what that poll would reveal?
May 13th, 2006 at 5:35 pmI don’t know, I think it’s quite fitting. Your World, your Life, your Records. Delivered to the CIA.
May 13th, 2006 at 5:39 pmThe Times and USA Today have Missed the Bigger Story — Again
By Greg Palast
05/12/06 -”ICH” – -I know you’re shocked — SHOCKED! — that George Bush is listening in on all your phone calls. Without a warrant. That’s nothing. And it’s not news.
This is: the snooping into your phone bill is just the snout of the pig of a strange, lucrative link-up between the Administration’s Homeland Security spy network and private companies operating beyond the reach of the laws meant to protect us from our government. You can call it the privatization of the FBI — though it is better described as the creation of a private KGB.
and for all you doubters – google ChoicePoint!!!!!
May 13th, 2006 at 6:02 pmWhere is the “liberal” media with this poll? What’s that, I don’t hear anything. They’re still busy trumpeting up the 63% who are in favor of it…. yeah, real “liberal” media I see there.
May 13th, 2006 at 7:13 pmThe IV Amendment is pretty clear. SCrew all the UCC law bullshit. Its unconstitutional.
Why aren’t people more angry about these blatent violations of our rights by elected officials? People should be screaming for their blood!
I fear the majority of Americans are fat, uneducated, castrated sheeple. The end is truely nigh when people wont stand up for their own rights in America.
May 13th, 2006 at 7:54 pmFrankly, I grow weary of judging this issue on the basis of poll results. It’s pissing on the Constitution irregardless of what the poll numbers say.
May 13th, 2006 at 8:21 pmThese are nice results, but isn’t this really the kind of issue that if 10-15% think it’s too intrusive, then there is something dreadfully wrong with the government. Do we really need to wait until 50% think it’s a problem before we address it?
May 13th, 2006 at 8:55 pmThe WaPo survey was phony; too quick, too small. False result.
May 13th, 2006 at 11:35 pmThe 53% is more realistic, considering the disconnect between the average citizen government activity.
But the main point to focus on, I believe, is not what any poll indicates, but that the government abused its power and violated existing constitutional laws.
Whether 10% or 90% feel one way or another – the constitution (bill of rights) is sacrosanct if violated, the offenders must be punished.
Bush is stacking the courts in preparation for the legal battles ahead – Bush&Co are fully aware they are breaking the law – they must be held accountable. If the congress won’t do it, the people should.
This is our country and they work for us.
Dear Lib:
The Washington Post is a Republican propoganda tool? What world do you live in? Have you read their editorial page lately? Any rational observer will tell you the Post clearly leans left, not radically, by definitely left of center. Your tactic of labeling any periodical you disagree with a Republican Tool is absurd. Try and be objective, it mike give you some credibility.
May 14th, 2006 at 8:51 pmMarie:
The Constitution is being violated? Bush is acting illegally? It’s easy to throw around baseless accusations, but difficult to support your argument with facts. Specifically explain in clear legal terms what aspect of the Constitution is being violated, and cite the legal statute in question.
Jeff
May 14th, 2006 at 9:01 pm