"An era can be said to end when its basic illusions are exhausted." - Arthur Miller

Friday, February 15, 2008

Special Commentary: FISA

Keith Olbermann aired another Special Comment last night, this time on President Bush's FISA legislation. His anger was directed at Bush's continue use of the fear card to shove legislation through that benefits no one but himself and his corporate partners. In this case the legislation confirms broad powers to eavesdrop on anyone the government sees fit to and also gives the telecom industry amnesty to help out. It has nothing to do with protecting the American people, or as Keith put it "You are a liar, Mr. Bush, and after showing some skill at it, you have ceased to even be a very good liar." The full transcript is here.

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