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Laelth

(32,017 posts)
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 08:16 AM Jun 2013

Sign the PCCC's petition demanding a Congressional Investigation into government spying.

The petition can be found here: http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/phone_spying/

From the petition's page:

The Guardian's Glenn Greenwald reports that the government is monitoring millions of Americans through phone and online. This spying is conducted "indiscriminately and in bulk – regardless of whether they are suspected of any wrongdoing."

Demand Congress investigate this unacceptable government spying on Americans. Sign the petition:

It's outrageous that the government is monitoring millions of American phone calls and Internet records. Congress must investigate immediately, disclose its findings to the public, and curb the excesses of current law.

Together with our allies, we are delivering over 90,000 signatures to Congress tomorrow. Can you add your voice?


The Atlantic's article on progressive outrage in response this threat to the 4th Amendment can be found here: http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/06/the-obama-surveillance-revelations-are-pushing-liberals-over-the-edge/276755/

-Laelth
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Sign the PCCC's petition demanding a Congressional Investigation into government spying. (Original Post) Laelth Jun 2013 OP
K&R idwiyo Jun 2013 #1
While this sounds good, I am afraid the GOP will make it a circus. rhett o rick Jun 2013 #2
Completely valid objection. Thanks. Laelth Jun 2013 #3
Yes, but you cant go back to 1975. nm rhett o rick Jun 2013 #5
I wouldn't want to. n/t Laelth Jun 2013 #10
Congressional hearing? First let's have a Congressional debate. A real one informed by geek tragedy Jun 2013 #4
They don't get anything done as it is. HappyMe Jun 2013 #6
Well, THIS is how last week's Senate hearing on NSA Spying went: bvar22 Jun 2013 #7
I did, yesterday. With pleasure. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2013 #8
Cool. Thanks. n/t Laelth Jun 2013 #9
Kick. n/t Laelth Jun 2013 #11
 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
2. While this sounds good, I am afraid the GOP will make it a circus.
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 09:16 AM
Jun 2013

Even though I am sure they agree with the principle of spying on citizens, they will use hearings to distract from everyday business and they will get less done than ever.

I like the concept but dont think it will be productive.

bvar22

(39,909 posts)
7. Well, THIS is how last week's Senate hearing on NSA Spying went:
Wed Jun 12, 2013, 02:57 PM
Jun 2013
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-june-10-2013/good-news--you-re-not-paranoid---nsa-oversight

I am still trying to determine if Clapper was under path at the time.
At any rate, Wyden should charge him with contempt.
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