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TGB! · 04-24-2006, 11:22 AM

[quote:520c4]Also the reason the NSA case isn't brought in congress (it has, briefly) is because the government won't release anything about the program.[/quote:520c4]

The government has no obligation to bring ANYTHING before anyone in congress not on the proper committees. And why would it be brought before Congress anyway - they, ultimately, are not the people who determine the legality of the program.

[quote:520c4]And as the whistle blower who broke spoke to the NYT said the program is widespread.[/quote:520c4]

Unfortunately, terrorists arent all holed up in TERROR HOUSE. So of course the program is going to be widespread.

The Spy Program was reviewed and authorized by the President, Congressional members, and WH lawyers. Not whether they are all evil or not - I'm going to trust that they arent doing anything BLATANTLY illegal, if for no other reason than they dont want jail time or to be impeached. I'm sure internet pundits and junion college firebrands have alternate opinions, but until they research constitutional law, and presidential powers - I'm going to defer to the experts.

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TGB! is Offline Command Sergeant Major Posts: 2,644 Join Date: Dec 2003	04-24-2006, 11:22 AM [quote:520c4]Also the reason the NSA case isn't brought in congress (it has, briefly) is because the government won't release anything about the program.[/quote:520c4] The government has no obligation to bring ANYTHING before anyone in congress not on the proper committees. And why would it be brought before Congress anyway - they, ultimately, are not the people who determine the legality of the program. [quote:520c4]And as the whistle blower who broke spoke to the NYT said the program is widespread.[/quote:520c4] Unfortunately, terrorists arent all holed up in TERROR HOUSE. So of course the program is going to be widespread. The Spy Program was reviewed and authorized by the President, Congressional members, and WH lawyers. Not whether they are all evil or not - I'm going to trust that they arent doing anything BLATANTLY illegal, if for no other reason than they dont want jail time or to be impeached. I'm sure internet pundits and junion college firebrands have alternate opinions, but until they research constitutional law, and presidential powers - I'm going to defer to the experts.