what do you think about the "domestic spying" issue? read below?
95709
If it within the confines of existing law I don't have a problem with it. I'm one who believes that president doesn't not have a lot of power. The constitution limited the presidents powers inorder to keep the government in the hands of the people thru it's elected representives. Additionally, the Commander In Chief status(Article II) placed on the president was meant to keep military generals or other officers from taking over the country like we seen happen so many times in other countries ie Cuba, and many African nations.
111566
I think this is misunderstood. Please have this irrational fear of "Big Brother" Which is crazy. Why would the government want to listen to everyones conversations anyway? It is ridiculous that people get all worked up over this. I say people who have nothing to hide hide nothing. I just want to be safe like you. If you are more interested in this topic you should check out the book "Shadow War" It really explains a lot of the secretive things Bush has done to keep this country safe.
1179977
why don't you tell me whether Conservatism or Nazism came first. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black / yea I said it why don't they see if they can send in the NSA. (thats MY opinion)
1048418
Americans are gullible, they are fed a constant barrage from the right wing that it is a good thing that they wire tap your phone or monitor your e-mails and then threaten them with the T word. So repuglicans being mentally diminished say I have nothing to hide and pass it off. Never mind that the constitution was written to provide safety to our civil liberties and is and has been eroded over the years. Soon they will mount cameras in you bed room so that they can monitor to see that you do not get to much of a kink on. But that will be alright as it will prevent terrorism. Some will believe that.
208789
How did 12 Million Mexicans get inside of America with Bush's fool-proof Patriot Act anyway? The news says 2 Million of them got in America in the last 3 months. What the hell! How many Arabs came in with them? What the hell! So do you really think there is a National security threat defcon-5 in America? What the hell! Do you think somebody has been feeding America alot crap all along, like say "ALL OF THE REPUBLICANS" and the whole Bush Administration? Myself I am really sick of there abuse and crap they spew out of there mouths. Bill Frist, Republican from Tennessee said he was going to do something about it without G.Dubya's help. So the Republicans are back-peddling on the own Administration on this issue right now. You can't blame anything on the Democrats; because they don't have any vote the Congress is total majority Republican. It's their problem and their fault with their fool-proof Patriot Act. America was never in any threat at all, and the Republicans played the Fear Card on Americans. That's real Bull, and they need punished for it. I call it Treason, Bush should be Impeached for being the biggest lier in the history of America.
733183
That's a good idea they can track the cows right to their stalls.But they wont,that's too smart isn't it?\n\nHere's a question that got deleted by the brave people here.I don't see the violation \n\nIf Democrats win the House and/or the Senate, will it be harder?\nQuestion Details: for the Bush administration to push through so-called free trade agreements and the free-trade-at-all-costs agenda? What do you think ? Do you favor this plan for free trade or not ?\n\nReason of Violation:Chatting & Personal Communications\n\nThats the entire question ,I had closed it and chosen the best answer before someone went back on my questions and reported it.Its very frustrating,but I am just amazed at people.
58264
First of all, the only info that people have access to is what they hear from the news. Now come on do you really think that the media has full access to everything that's going on in Washington? NO! We don't know all the details about what the president is doing. I'll tell you one thing though, what Bush is doing is no comparison to the crimes that Sadam commited. The countless amounts of people that he tortured and murdered is far worse of a crime than spying on possible terrorists in the U.S. that may harm Americans. Americans are so stupid in general thinking that their civil liberties are being violated by allowing the patriot to continue. Come on, do you really think the government is spying on you? If you do then, you're probably doing some shit you shouldn't be doing. I don't mind if they want to spy on me, I have nothing to hide. Bottom line, I agree with what the president is doing.
227457
national security doesn't just help individuals. people who value privacy more than the sanctity of human life should admit themselves to a f***in insane asylum. at least that way they wouldn't run the chance of withholding valuable information from the government that could help prevent loss of more American citizens, however disgusting some may be. like those self-centered a**holes concerned about their privacy. "oh, the government is trying to spy on us". Oh, grow a f***in spine! the only reason these people are complaining is because they have something to hide. to those people i say, hide your secrets up your a** like all the other drug smugglers or in your shoes like that one bomber sh**head!
30688
The current controversy really boils down to how much evidence & authorization agencies like the CIA need in order to justify spying on someone.\n\nHistorically (in recent decades, anyway), it has never been 'official' policy to authorize spying without probably cause (evidence & good reason to believe someone is engaged in illegal activity), and approval from a judge - this is all part of the USA's system of checks & balances on our government.\n\nCurrent laws & policy statements circumvent these balances of power, and could allow the 'secret' agencies of our law enforcement system to spy on innocent citizen without justification.\n\nThe most disturbing developments have been recent claims from the White House which imply that the current administration considers itself above the law - saying that it does not need to seek approval from the legislative & judicial branches to carry out such activities (even though our Constitution, laws, and legal precendence say that it does).
312239
Aboslutely not! Any nation willing to exchange privacy for security deserves and will have neither.That is a rough quote from one of our founding fathers.Franklin or Jefferson,I think.
498122
Let's look closer at your stated concerns... Iraq - Remember, we're not at war with Iraq, but rather with terrorism, which exists in Iraq. Would you rather we fought this battle in your city? The economy is doing quite well, adding jobs year after year, even in a time of war, real estate home sales continuing to rise. The environment? And you think this is poorer since he took office why? Katrina - if I'm not mistaken, the local authorities there failed to act swiftly, and even failed to follow any sort of evacuation plan. Spying on Americans? I'm assuming you're referring to the NSA, and the database of numbers called being collected? In my own opinion, if we have nothing to hide, then what's the concern? In addition, how could we possibly become aware of a terrorist network without intelligence to support this? With regards to the wiretapping of some calls involving terroristic nations, again, if there's nothing to hide, then what's the concern? Cheney gets rich in a lot of ways, do I sense some jealousy? We've certainly become the most hated nation by the democrats in our own country. For some unknown reason, their own vision is blurred and distorted, and still they seldom offer decent solutions to what they vocally call a problem.
399442
Don't we like to keep a watch on your house, our possessions.. so why not our country? \nAnd why are people complaining, if they have no hidden agenda !
266490
no, any more than they should have the right to listen in on my phone conversations, sift through my trash, or stand outside my window at night with a cup up against my wall.\n\nit's privacy, and it's reasonable to expect it while you're in the comfort of your own home.  any invasions of my privacy are not explained to my satisfaction by someone's excuse that they are doing it to 'protect me'.  i feel i have a right to be free from 'unreasonable searches and seizures', and monitoring my online communication IS unreasonable, in my book.
144143
I believe that the gubment monitors every aspect of telecommunications. Bush is the crookedest mofo to have squatted in the whitehouse in years. He has allowed spying in the USA under the guise that he is trying to foil terrorism. His dad used to be the deputy director of the CIA. So he has and will to continue to do whatever he and his vp deputy dog want to do.
141378
Not that this is an excuse, but honestly, do you really think that your life is so interesting that the government cares enough about it to snoop through your stuff?  If it is, mad props and all, but I'm just not that concerned with the idea of Big Brother knowing what I REALLY think about my co-workers and that I'm one of those nerds who fills out online surveys for free stuff.
632651
Amazing that there is not more protest about all the people thrown in jail from this spying.\n\nOh, no one has been thrown in jail?\n\nOh, people who are here illegally are protesting and not getting thrown in jail nor deported?\n\nDo you know of anyone who has had their right to privacy violated and used against them.
250513
well we both know since 911 a lot of changes have been made since big brother has no constitutinal obligations toward the spying on its own citizens. i suggest you do the right thing and tell the world what you know. remember, a man that stands for nothing will will fall for anything.the greatest thing a person can have is self sacrifice