“The civil libertarians among us would rather defend the constitution than protect our nation’s secu

[rodeodance]

MY gawd!!




http://unamericanrevolution.com/policy/betrayal-of-the-american-conscience/

This Senator’s Words Should Shock the American Conscience

December 17, 2007 | Filed Under Policy

A Senator betrays the American Spirit and undermines our Freedom and Constitution

This morning I watched CSPAN2 to listen in on Congress as it discussed the issue of warrant-less wiretapping. Senators are intent on overhauling the outdated FISA legislation.

Senate majority leader Harry Reid lifted Senator Dodd’s hold and forced a debate on cloture that would circumvent a filibuster threat by Dodd. The immunity debate will likely have a strong impact on the direction of America as we move forward. As the debate on cloture unfolded, I was shocked at one statement in particular!

Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama said in a derogatory tone:

“The civil libertarians among us would rather defend the constitution than protect our nation’s security.”

[sinkingfeeling]

Absolutely correct. Too bad a member of the Senate doesn't recall the oath he took to do the same.

[OregonBlue]

1. Screw the constitution, I want to be SAFE!! When did Americans get to be such cowards?

[Traps]

3. "Screw the constitution?"

Funny you should say that - Down here we have the nanny state gone mad!

http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/traps/2007/12/19/sweet-16-and-never-been-kissed-a-tale-of-the-sexual-offences-act/

Children under 16 are not allowed to kiss.

[madrchsod]

9. welcome to du

just looked up your profile and it`s an honor to have you commenting from south africa. this is a place is a crazy roller coaster so enjoy the ride. jackie mason?

[Felix Mala]

2. If we turn into bad guys to the beat bad guys, will the world or history really care who wins?

[TwilightGardener]

4. Wow. Stunning. I guess this says it all about the GOP, doesn't it?

[madrchsod]

5. " national security is more important than human rights".

and what does our Constitution guarantee us?

[BearSquirrel2]

6. Hitler said something similar ...

This was how Hitler came to power. He eroded the rights of citizens by citing external threats. These people are fascists. We lived with the cold war for a very long time without the mega erosion of civil liberties these guys are talking about. They want to turn the NSA into the KGB.

[2beToby]

10. I don't know about Hitler but Goering said,

"Why, of course, the people don't want war," Goering shrugged. "Why would some poor slob on a farm want to risk his life in a war when the best that he can get out of it is to come back to his farm in one piece. Naturally, the common people don't want war; neither in Russia nor in England nor in America, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy or a fascist dictatorship or a Parliament of a Communist dictatorship."

"There is one difference," I pointed out. "In a democracy the people have some say in the matter through their elected representatives, and in the United States only Congress can declare wars."

"Oh, that is all well and good, but, voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country."

April 18th, 1946 Hermann Goering
being interviewed by Gustave Gilbert during the Nuremberg Trials

[BearSquirrel2]

11. It is so sad that ...

It is so sad that Goering is right. We have not educated or nation enough to insulate ourselves from this type of attack. Our kids are not taught to lead and reason. They are taught to follow.

[2beToby]

12. Oh, I know, I'm certified to teach, I was AMAZED by what I saw in the classroom.

Both in Maine and New York.

We're trying to convince our son's mom to let us homeschool. Eep.

[2beToby]

7. Well, duh Sessions,

I'd die for the constitution. Frell my "safety" if I'm willing to die for the thing. Do people actually listen to their oaths of office??

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

8. If you think giving up your Consitutional rights will make you secure,

I have this bridge to Brooklyn I'll sell you really cheap.

bin Laden must be laughing. He said he'd destroy America, but he doesn't have to with idiots like Sessions doing it on their own.