House of Representatives To Discuss Wiretapping In Closed Session 264
Nimey brings word that for the first time in 25 years, the US House of Representatives will use a closed-door session to discuss proposed wiretapping legislation. The old legislation expired last month when government officials could not agree on retroactive immunity for the telecommunications providers who assisted with the wiretaps. The most recent version of the bill, proposed by House democrats, does not include telecom immunity. Because of that, President Bush has stated his willingness to veto the bill. The Yahoo article notes, "The closed-door debate was scheduled for late Thursday night, after the House chamber could be cleared and swept by security personnel to make sure there are no listening devices."
Interesting proposition (Score:5, Funny)
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Re: Let Freedom Reign (Score:5, Funny)
No, he just wants to be able to read your medical records, and any related to his political opponents. His are off limits, since that's part of his freedom, you know.
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"There's nothing ironic about being stuck in a traffic jam when you're late for something. Unless you're a town planner. If you were a town planner and you were on your way to a seminar of town planners at which you were giving a talk on how you solved the problem of traffic congestion in your area, couldn't get to it because you were stuck in a traffic jam, that'd be well ironic."
"Rain on your wedding day is ironic only if marrying a weatherman and he set the date."
"A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break, that's inconsiderate office management. A no-smoking sign in a cigarette factory - irony."
"Ten thousand spoons? How big is your sink, Alanis? What do you need this knife for - to stab the bloke who keeps leaving spoons all over your house?"
[Thanks to wikipedia for the quotes.]
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Re:Republicans and Democrats will do NOTHING. (Score:2, Funny)
You are correct! We would have also accepted:
Bob, tell him what's he won!
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Cheers!
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Vig
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Re:At least someone... (Score:4, Funny)
Gitmo.
No one will every hear from you again.
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Well played, Alanis. Well played.
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Re:WTF? (Score:1, Funny)
LOL! That will teach "them" a lesson...
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