Slick, Surprise Senate Roll Call: Senate Passes Patriot Act 86-12 on 2/15

[qh4dotcom]

It's really sad to see that Demint voted for that garbage

 

[amy31416]

Can't these bastards be sued or recalled for violating their oath of office or something like that?

Doubtful. And who here has the money to sue them anyways? We have 3 months to organize a movement against those who voted, out them and make sure they know, without a doubt, that a yea vote goes against both the Constitution and the will of the people.

Obviously a good opportunity for a bipartisan grassroots effort.

 

[garyallen59]

Wow. Kudos to Mike Lee. I knew there was a chance he'd be on the right side of this. But the fact that he did that as one of only two Republicans says a lot about him, especially since this was not one of the issues where people in our movement had a great deal of confidence about where he stood. I know it's early in their tenures there, but I'm ready to say that Rand and Lee are both far better senators than any senator who has been in that chamber for many years.

+1776

 

[amonasro]

86 Senators? Really?

I had high hopes for Michael Crapo but... alas his name is Crapo.

 

[Brett85]

It's really sad to see that Demint voted for that garbage

It shouldn't be surprising though. He's always voted for it.

 

[teacherone]

i guess its up to those "ignorant inbred hillbillies" to up and save the nation eh douchebags?

Barbara Boxer (D-California). Phone: 202-224-3553 or Contact online
Dianne Feinstein (D-California). Phone: 202-224-3841 or Contact online
Al Franken (D-Minnesota). Phone: 202-224-5641 or Contact online
Harry Reid (D-Nevada). Phone: 202-224-3542 or Contact online
John Rockefeller (D-West Virginia). Phone: 202-224-6472 or Contact online

 

[HOLLYWOOD]

Currently on C-SPAN... rep. Sensenbrenner (R-WI) is yakking sticking up for the Patriot Act. Saying nothing in the bill violates constitutional rights. No complaints have been filed, and the one that was file on section 215, has been addressed. He constantly is saying for some reason that the courts and judicial system has found no violation of rights.

http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN/

Sensenbrenner introduced the USA PATRIOT Act to the House on October 23, 2001.
Sensenbrenner did not write the USA PATRIOT Act; the primary author was Assistant Attorney General of the United States Viet Dinh. In November 2004, Sensenbrenner and California Congressman Duncan Hunter objected to provisions of a bill that, among other things, created a Director of National Intelligence, a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission.

In 2005, Sensenbrenner authored the Real ID Act, which requires additional scrutiny of citizenship before issuing drivers' licenses and creates a federal database of state-issued identification. He attached the controversial act as a rider on military spending bill HR418. Subsequently, it was passed by the Senate without debate.

In March 2005, Sensenbrenner sided firmly with the parents and siblings in the Terri Schiavo case, who fought unsuccessfully in the federal courts to secure home care of their mentally-damaged daughter.

Sensenbrenner believes in criminal prosecution of broadcasters and cable operators who violate decency standards as opposed to the current FCC regulatory methods.

what a Fascist Asshat... this guy IS THE ENEMY to the CONSTITUTION and our country/liberties/freedoms

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Sensenbrenner

 

[akforme]

It's really sad to see that Demint voted for that garbage

I've never liked that guy so I wasn't surprised at all. I'm glad more are seeing him for what he is though. I'm more surprised my democrat senator was one of the 12. Still doesn't make up for a lot of his other votes, but 2/3 of Alaska voted against it. Murkowski was our only failure.

 

[Justinjj1]

It's really sad to see that Demint voted for that garbage

Should surprise nobody. That guy sucks.

 

[dean.engelhardt]

I thought the Republicans were the voices of freedom and the Constitution?

Republican, Democrat ... voice of the lobbyist is more like it.

 

[dean.engelhardt]

It's really sad to see that Demint voted for that garbage

Check his voting record. This is no suprise. Demint is part of the GOP trying to Co-op the tea party starting in 2009.

 

[sluggo]

Don't you think that now is the time to "hold it against her" rather than in three months when she's voted for it to remain in place for 3 years?

This 3 months is a time to organize an anti-Patriot act campaign to target all senators/congressmen who voted yea, not wait around and hope they'll "see the light."

+1000

 

[Liberty_Mike]

Mike Lee! Glad to see the guy is showing some potential.

I'm also glad to see Sanders stayed true and voted against it.

 

[Liberty_Mike]

Currently on C-SPAN... rep. Sensenbrenner (R-WI) is yakking sticking up for the Patriot Act. Saying nothing in the bill violates constitutional rights. No complaints have been filed, and the one that was file on section 215, has been addressed. He constantly is saying for some reason that the courts and judicial system has found no violation of rights.

http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN/

what a Fascist Asshat... this guy IS THE ENEMY to the CONSTITUTION and our country/liberties/freedoms

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Sensenbrenner

This guy definitely appears to be a supporter of special interests, and one to stand against the constitution!

By the way, I see you are from Carson City. Hopefully we can work together in 2012.