Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy The government would not say why it sought the records. Officials have previously said in public testimony that the U.S. attorney in Washington is conducting a criminal investigation into who may have provided information contained in a May 7, 2012, AP story about [...]
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The Presidents Club Obliterates Party Line on Civil Liberties Abuses Versus National Security
PRESIDENT OBAMA has deservedly taken a hit for his policies regarding civil liberties, joining the likes of President George W. Bush, which is a dubious distinction at best. A majority of voters believe President Obama has been no better than his immediate predecessor, President George W. Bush, when it comes to balancing national security with [...]
Nominee for Supreme Allied Commander of Europe Allen’s “Bizarre” Behavior and 20-30,000 Emails to Hostess Kelley
THE TOP commander in Afghanistan is now ensnared in the Petraeus – Broadwell – Shirtless FBI Agent – Kelley sex scandal and just might lose his promotion. “At the request of the Secretary of Defense, the President has put on hold his nomination of Gen. Allen as SACEUR pending the investigation of Gen. Allen’s conduct [...]
No Wonder People Support Ron Paul
He huffed and he puffed, then Barack Obama did what he always does, he signed conservative legislation. The NDAA is now law of the land. The head of the Democratic Party believes indefinite detention for terrorism suspects and that they deserve to be locked up without trial. Oh, but not to worry, Pres. Obama has [...]
Does Bradley Manning Deserve a Fair Trial?
It’s hard to know what possesses Pres. Obama at moments like this, but for a commander in chief to weigh in on a soldier being held indefinitely and before his hearing is the height of unconscionable if you ask me. To remind everyone, Mr. Manning has not yet been convicted of any crime. You can [...]
Under the Nose of a Democratic-led Congress
Eric Lichtblau and James Risen report that N.S.A. intercepts resulted in an “‘overcollection’ of communications of Americans” that included at least one member of Congress. Suckers; and they thought expanded powers would be done by the book. You’ve got to appreciate that term “overcollection.” If you do, you’re going to love this line from their [...]
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