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Alan had set an informal hearing about NSA to hear what critics had to say.
Obama, being the great chess player, then asked to have them come to the White House instead of having a congressional hearing.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2013/07/greenwald-nsa-surveillance-hearing-cancelled-169526.html
So Grayson forced an invitation from Obama. Well, whatever it takes, eh? Seems Grayson may be as good or better chess player than Obama?
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)You know who's won't like this.
Divernan
(15,480 posts)I HAVE noticed many similarities, in a DSM-V sort of way. And you are right - those who must not be named definitely will take umbrage.
90-percent
(6,829 posts)Has been up to many good works here in his second term. I like him and he's becoming very effective. Doing a good progressive job.
-jim
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)the White House. I hope he lets it be known that whatever transpires there he will be sharing it with the public.
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)The text up in the OP is NOT what is in the article on the link
RobertEarl
(13,685 posts)Is Obama scairt of Grayson? Why wouldn't Obama invite Grayson?
Zorra
(27,670 posts)Ouch, that stung.
Life Long Dem
(8,582 posts)No mention about NSA being talked about.
PragmaticLiberal
(904 posts)And they are considered part of the Progressive Wing of the party.....
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)This week's informal congressional hearing on the National Security Agency's surveillance program has been canceled, according to The Guardian's Glenn Greenwald, who was expected to testify via satellite.
Democratic congressman Alan Grayson and a bipartisan group of congressman were expected to hear from Greenwald and other critics of the NSA's surveillance practices on Wednesday, according to a Guardian report from last week. The meeting was not meant to be a formal committee hearing, but would take place on the Hill before a dozen members of Congress from both parties.
But Greenwald now tells POLITICO that the hearing has been canceled due to Obama's decision to meet with House Democrats.
"Obama developed a sudden and newfound interest in House Democrats and scheduled a meeting with them for that same time," he wrote in an email, adding that the committee was trying to re-schedule the meeting to take place before congress goes on recess.
Representatives from both the American Civil Liberties Union and the conservative Cato Institute were expected to testify, Grayson told The Guardian.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2013/07/greenwald-nsa-surveillance-hearing-cancelled-169526.html
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Sid
stlsaxman
(9,236 posts)that right-wing rag taking quotes from Greenwald now, huh?
kentuck
(111,098 posts)Interesting.
Whisp
(24,096 posts)Grayson can barely force a sincere smile, let alone game Obama.
kentuck
(111,098 posts)He is trying to get some information from Glenn Greenwald. I applaud him for that. When was the last time Obama met with any peons in Congress?
BumRushDaShow
(129,053 posts)March 12 - 14, 2013?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/03/12/obama-meeting-with-senate-democrats-focuses-on-budget-drones-and-immigration
But it makes better "copy" to claim that he does nothing. Expect many here think that like a good little "urban inner city boy", he just spends all his time "shooting hoops" on the White House basketball court.
kentuck
(111,098 posts)BumRushDaShow
(129,053 posts)Moving the goal posts!
kentuck
(111,098 posts)Rolling on the floor laughing all the time? Who are you trying to impress?
BumRushDaShow
(129,053 posts)dembotoz
(16,806 posts)Paulie
(8,462 posts)but expect hippy punching from the people around the President.
quinnox
(20,600 posts)Obama needs to hear from a progressive, its obvious he has been cocooned and not hearing any progressive voices.
RobertEarl
(13,685 posts)Obama has been sheltered. Grayson is just the man to bring Obama up to speed, and educate him on how to make progress. Teach Obama how to drive.
quinnox
(20,600 posts)tritsofme
(17,379 posts)They can reschedule the pretend hearing/liveblog for next week.
Logical
(22,457 posts)B Calm
(28,762 posts)but almost. He would make a great president. . .
Turborama
(22,109 posts)JoePhilly
(27,787 posts)whether President Obama put mustard on Hamburgers.