Comments on: House Judiciary passes RESTORE Act.

By: shick

shick — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:49:49 +0000

A summary of the bill is right here on this site.

http://thinkprogress.org/restore-act-summary/

By: WoosterLibertarian

WoosterLibertarian — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:07:07 +0000

Could someone post a link to the full text of the bill, if it has been released?

Thanks.

By: Jason M. Hendler

Jason M. Hendler — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:07:51 +0000

I think this is emblematic of Democrats – protest that which you have sanctioned, so that you aren’t blamed when things get messy.

Why do Dems even hold elected office? To actually vote for the things you want to protest? I know the answer, you just want to feel like you are part of the big game – how sad.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:26:48 +0000

Then we will be in a position to start prosecuting people for spying on us, assuming the Democrats have the nerve to follow through.
Comment by bilbobaggins â€” October 10, 2007 @ 4:09 pm

That seems to be the biggest hitch in the plan from the historical perspective of the 110th.

By: bilbobaggins

bilbobaggins — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:49:41 +0000

Unfortunately this bill isn’t much of an improvement. Read what Bruce Fein (a former member of the Regan administration) has to say about the bill:

http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Bruce_Fein_New_Demwiretap_bill_1010.html

It looks to me like the Dems are caving again, but placating the liberals by adding a few things that look like they are actually turning back the damage they did before. In the end, Bush is getting pretty much what he wants.

By: Coffins Draped with a Flag

Coffins Draped with a Flag — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:32:51 +0000

Yeah – now let’s see what happens when it’s on the floor for all the House to vote. Come on, Rep Jim Gerlach (R-PA 6), we know you will vote “nay” and give your opponent more ammunition to kick your ass out of the House.

By: The Republic of Stupidity

The Republic of Stupidity — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:22:49 +0000

Then we just have to pray that it avoids the veto pen. (not likely)

Comment by Chris L â€” October 10, 2007 @ 4:19 pm

oh, Shrub will veto it, all right. And like the S-CHIP veto, this will make him look bad, to some of us, and hopefully, MORE and MORE of us.

By: Chris L

Chris L — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:19:00 +0000

Not sure, but this is a win-win for the Democrats as long as they donâ€™t cave to the Republicans and give them what they want.
Comment by bilbobaggins â€” October 10, 2007 @ 4:09 pm
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Agreed. While I don’t count on the dems to show some spine and actually make the repubs filibuster it, I am hoping that the repubs will start to see the writing on the wall for the ‘08 election, and think twice before trying to obstruct this one. Maybe they could still be a bit gun-shy on Bush’s reaction to SCHIP? Either way, if they could pass this one, that would be a good next step. Then we just have to pray that it avoids the veto pen. (not likely)

By: bilbobaggins

bilbobaggins — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:09:20 +0000

This is a good first step. Does anyone have any information on how this is expected to fair in the Senate?
Comment by Chris L

Not sure, but this is a win-win for the Democrats as long as they don’t cave to the Republicans and give them what they want. If the Republicans filibuster it or Bush vetoes it, then the law will expire in 4 months. Then we will be in a position to start prosecuting people for spying on us, assuming the Democrats have the nerve to follow through.

By: The Republic of Stupidity

The Republic of Stupidity — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:08:08 +0000

All that sweating will lead to dehydration if youâ€™re unmindful.

Comment by Nevar â€” October 10, 2007 @ 3:43 pm

Ummm… Nevar? “Sweating” jes’ might not be the only, or even biggest, source of dehydration here… jes’ sayin’, ya know???

By: The Republic of Stupidity

The Republic of Stupidity — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:06:04 +0000

So, how many of ya think Congress’ ratings go up a few points because of this? I think so!!! :-D!!!

By: Chris L

Chris L — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:00:18 +0000

This is a good first step. Does anyone have any information on how this is expected to fair in the Senate?

By: Xisithrus

Xisithrus — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:52:30 +0000

No more crisis management!

NO MORE CRISIS MANAGEMENT!!

By: Wayne

Wayne — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:50:46 +0000

IF, the Telecoms did not violate the law, they have nothing to worry about, right?

That the excuse they give us about illegally wiretapping Americans, right?

By: dim wit

dim wit — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:49:26 +0000

Finally, some actual progress

By: upside99

upside99 — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:46:14 +0000

Can’t wait for the trolls to try to discuss this thread. Exploding heads will be the order of the day!

By: Nevar

Nevar — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:43:49 +0000

Be sure to drink plenty of liquids today, Mr. President.
All that sweating will lead to dehydration if you’re unmindful.

By: Xisithrus

Xisithrus — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:41:14 +0000

Thank God at least some of our politicians are waking up to the Orwellian nightmare of Imperialist policies!

Bless you Mr Roosevelt.

By: Zimzone

Zimzone — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:39:27 +0000

Immunity to Telcoms forever & ever, amen.

Bullshit!

Monopolistic practices coupled with campaign contribution ‘kickback favors’ and a willingness to do King George’s bidding is not reason to grant any immunity.

Thank you, Mr. Conyers. And thank you for explaining ahead of time why you and your committee’s vote will be rebuked by repukes and vomited on by Limpballs and Insannity.

By: osage

osage — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:38:41 +0000

Tell Bush to go puck himself!