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Bush And The GOP Place Telecoms Above The Security Of The Nation

By Big Tent Democrat

President Bush cares more about the Telecoms than protecting the country from terrorists. Glenn Greenwald explains:

As a result of these GOP-caused delays, Congressional Democrats are seeking a 30-day extension of the PAA to give them time to pass a new law in a calm and deliberate manner. But after claiming that the PAA is oh-so-vital to our ability to remain alive, the President this weekend threatened that he would veto any such extension, thus allowing this Extremely Critical Law to expire, as reported by The Politico's Mike Allen:

The White House told Democratic congressional leaders Saturday that President Bush opposes a 30-day extension of an expiring eavesdropping law and instead wants an expanded version to be passed by Friday. "The president would veto a 30-day extension," a senior administration official said.

Here is a chance for the Democratic Presidential candidates to show their mettle. Not just by showing up to vote against cloture today on the FISA bill. But by calling President Bush OUT and stating what is obviously true - President Bush will put the security of the Nation at risk (according to his own construct) rather than work with the Congress to fashion an acceptable FISA bill. Immunity for the telecoms matters more to Bush and the Republicans than protecting the Nation. Will our candidates say this? Not holding my breath.

Full post as published by TalkLeft on January 28, 2008 (boomark / email).