Nothing's Perfect

Who cares whether he opts out of public campaign financing - what about opting out of the Fourth Amendment?

After months of negotiation, the House today passed a compromise that, while far from perfect, is a marked improvement over last year’s Protect America Act.

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It is not all that I would want. But given the legitimate threats we face, providing effective intelligence collection tools with appropriate safeguards is too important to delay. So I support the compromise, but do so with a firm pledge that as President, I will carefully monitor the program, review the report by the Inspectors General, and work with the Congress to take any additional steps I deem necessary to protect the lives - and the liberty - of the American people.

Sure it’s a political calculation for the general election, but it’s still disappointing. On the other hand, I trust him to end the war and begin the long process of restoring our First and Fourth Amendment rights.  Shit - that’s the first glass-half-full thing I’ve said in nearly eight years.

Comments

[JollyRoger]

Soon enough, we'll see, I suppose. We can take comfort in his inability to be as inept and power-hungry as the moronic monkey, at least.

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[abi]

Obama sounded disturbing like a typical pol trying to land squarely on both sides of the issue. He said he would work in the senate to remove the immunity part of the bill. We'll see.

[HelenWheels]

Y'all aren't as livid as me about this, I see. Why can't Obama act presidential NOW? I really don't get it. More business as usual, I'm guessing, once he gets in. At least as long as that traitor, Nancy Pelosi, has the reins.