StoneMtn Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 [color:blue]Gee ... Bush is offended that his unconstitutional law, which was rushed into enactment without any real review by anyone, that gives him and his cronies unfettered discretion to treat people on US soil as though they're in a police state was not automatically renewed? I'm shocked!What a loser.Bush: Senate vote on Patriot Act 'irresponsible'WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Bush called the Senate's decision on the Patriot Act Friday "irresponsible," saying it "endangers the lives" of the citizenry.Bush made the remarks in a live TV appearance on Saturday morning at the same time his weekly radio address -- which is normally taped -- is aired.The Senate on Friday rejected efforts to renew expiring provisions of the Patriot Act, dealing a major blow to President Bush and the Republican leadership. (Watch Bush's entire address -- 7:51)Senators on both sides of the aisle argued that some of the act's provisions infringe on civil rights. The bipartisan group proposed a three-month extension to continue debate and amend certain provisions.Some of those lawmakers had threatened a filibuster to prevent the act from being renewed in its current form.The Senate needed 60 votes to override a filibuster and end debate, which is called "invoking cloture." Cloture would have brought the Patriot Act to a vote, allowing the Senate to renew it by a simple majority.But only 52 senators voted to cut off debate; 47 voted against cloture. http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/12/17/bush.radio/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 What a wonderful day in U.S. politics.Something had to expire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 It's going to be tricky for Harper if the tide really starts turning against Bush, I'm thinking (or is it wishing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveThe Owl Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 (edited) Am I being too glib when I say I think they changed the wrong regime? Not that I approved of the means they used the last time... Edited December 17, 2005 by Guest clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermontdave Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 This one might have traction. The 'civil libs' in the republican party are starting to notice that our president thinks he's a king.p.s.In the words of Alfred E. Neuman, "Blechhhh!"peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 "Les etats-unis, c'est moi!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWB Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 ALL HAIL KING GEORGE !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 that's fuckin' hilarious!! ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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