GOP's FISA Thriller: 3, .. 2, .. 1 .. We're All Going to Die
By Bill W. Thursday Feb 21, 2008 8:15am
And it will be all the House Democrats' fault, or so this video attempting to scare the crap out of you posted over at GOP.gov portends. (h/t Wonkette)
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I have no idea why they didn't go with a mushroom cloud at the end. A sequel in the works, perhaps? It's a good thing they didn't shoot for the "based on a true story" intro, because the part about it really being the fault of the Republicans refusing to negotiate on their insistence on covering up Bush's crimes by protecting the telecoms who enabled him - That would have really detracted from that whole 'terror/panic/Democrats-fault' theme.
All the GOP has left is the fear card, and that sucker is wore slam out. Bush's trusty Supreme Court has already seen fit to throw up a firewall for the telecoms, so why is it the Republicans are still insisting on holding up the FISA bill? It's because the Republican Party will do anything they can to keep whatever secrets are hidden in those NSA spy rooms from ever incriminating their President, even if it does mean putting our country at more risk to do so. That's why.
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Don't forget that it's not legal to use C-SPAN footage in political advertising! Whoops! That sucker should be coming down soon.
Repuglicans: The Party of FEAR
I never understand why Democrats aren't on the airwaves about this issue calling out the Rethugs for their refusal to pass this bill without telecom immunity. The tables are so easily turned on this issue it seems, so why aren't they doing it? I'm so sick of the Rethugs using this tactic to imply that Democrats are weak on national defense.
God only knows how much they are covering up, but the fear card is trying its damnest to cover as much of it as possible. Let me know when to pull out the duct tape and plastic sheeting.
Be afraid, be very afraid. I think it is the nazi, I mean the republicans that should be afraid. Prosecute them all.
If the house had passed the bill without amnesty and bush had vetoed it, would they still be showing this video?
oh man. this is so lame. and the idjits out there quivering in fear as they watch this --- BOOOO!!!
go back under your beds.....
lololololololololol.
Adam Franklin @ 3:
I think the Dems are quiet because they are bracing for the eventual cave-in on their side.
What a bunch of worthless goddamned authoritarians the GOP are.
FEED ME FEAR! THAT'S WHAT I WANT! I'M LIKE A TURTLE WITHOUT A SHELL! SUCK IT DOWN, AMERICA!
Feh. The Republicans disgust me.
Adam Franklin @ 3:
Orwell Rolls in his Grave. Google it. Fox news producer said, "If no one sees it, is it news."
I long for a president who recalls that his/her oath of office is to uphold the constitution, not to keep me warm and snug. Our founders put their heads in the noose to secure the freedoms of the constitution. The founders understood that the rights the government they were creating to protect were more important than their own lives. The republican mantra "the constitution is not a suicide pact", is so craven and unamerican in its cowardice that I could not believe that an American could utter the phrase. That is until it became the core republican value.
The GOP is using the same tired old message. "You need to be scared and we will protect you." The FISA bill is a fascist bill to give Bush more power and they are continuing to try and scare people. Its not working anymore and will never work again.
The only thing we have to fear is the fear-monger himself. Impeach this scum bag and Stinky Dick too. Get rid of the whole festering pot of shit eaters.
What's clear is that no one is listening to the fear mongering at this point. We've been duped by it before and will have none of it. Besides, with Obama's message of "hope", fear cannot coexist. They are two polar opposites. Once an individual chooses "hope", even the mere concept of fear no longer exists. Sorry GOPiglets! Your days of pushing people's buttons with fear mongering are OVER! What's more, if this kind of fear mongering continues, the longer it will be before another Republicscumbag gets back into office. And I mean ALL offices - this type of action will ensure the loss of Repuke seats in Congress! So keep it up, fear mongering, hate-filled GOP. You're slitting your own throat with this drivel.
This is precisely why Barack's message of hope and "yes, we can" (we will overcome?) is so incredibly powerful a weapon against evil, fear, and oppression. The Republicans have a message of darkness; Obama is bringing light back to americans. It's a clear choice right now between the darkness and the light. And, as we metaphysicians know well, "darkness is just the absence of light". Now that Obama's light is shining and resonating through the souls of every american, darkness has been banished from the hearts and minds of americans. Obama means the absence of corruption, lies, deceit and the total darkness which has surrounded this administration for the past 7 years.
BE AWARE! They may pull off a false flag attack.
Quick! Call Jack Bauer!
Oh, yeah! he can't get back until 2009.
Republicans are liars and cannot be trusted.
When will Americans finally understand this fact?
JustSickOfIt @ 13:
veritas @ 14:
And americans will dance in the streets to watch Chimpy and StinkyDick get their just desserts.
Ron @ 16:
Most americans suspect that they've done it once (WTC) and will be tempted to do it again. If they do, they will bring on a civil war in this country because it's far too transparent a desperate action (and obvious one!) at this point. They definitely will not get away with it this time.
Ron @ 16:
Quick! call tRudy 9ui11iana!
veritas @ 19:
Once under this corrupt adminstration but it has happened several times in the past.
Holy Shit!
I pissed my pants after watching that video! House Democrats, please allow President Bush to intrude on my civil liberties before these cave dwellers drop a nuclear bomb on America!!!
Bush the Liar @ 17:
Obama has totaled more votes in the primaries and caucuses than all the repugs combined. And hillary either has also or has come close. I hope that says something.
You know, we always hear from Chimpy and the Gang that we can't set up withdraw timetables cos then the enemy will take advantage of that knowledge. We hear that warrantless wiretapping and torture can't be discussed because then the enemy will adjust.
So what the fuck have the repubs been doing telegraphing to all our enemies that, yes, now would be a great time to strike because we won't be able to stop you?!?
To steal from katy over at TP:
"Good Morning"
WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE!
RueMorgue @ 9:
ha ha ha, at first i read, "... a bunch of worthless goddamned obituarians..."
They don't get it. They're not wiping this off with one of their ridiculous false flag/terror/fear mongering bs tales of terror.
I also get a kick out of how they're trying to scare the shit out of the populace but also want everyone to assume it's all 'business as usual' and 'not to worry' when it comes to the myriad of unending disasters that the gop scum suckers have caused.
Which is it morons? Have you destroyed the country and it's time for people to wake up deal with you, or is it all sunshine and roses and everyone should go shopping? Why don't you take some time, decide and then try again.
Or better yet,
Don't.
Traitors deserve to hang by the necks til they are dead and should be left out on public display till their corpses disintegrate to dust.
THEY THINK WE'RE STUPID! Only the 19% that approve of Bush are stupid.
The last section of article one of our constitution plainly states no"ex post facto law" or a law after the fact. In fact ,if we come to realize a bad law was passed or the law was broken for the good of the country,the president has the power of the pardon. The laws are passed in good faith with good reason by the peoples house therefore let the trials which have started work there way through the court system to reach their final conclusion. Don't give me the republican talking point that it only applies to making something illegal after the fact and not visa versa. Read in plain english what the words say or let Alito, Scalia ,Thomas and The chief justice decide for us in Bush's favor again. There's a reason for the bill of rights after the body of the constitution to make clear the true meaning of the best form of people power put down on parchment.
Strike(no shopping,no work no school to show we're still here) on 3-19-08 the fifth anniversary of our dear leader's total failure .Peace now, Damn it!
Ok here is the real deal folks. The retroactive immunity extents to everyone that helped with illegal warrantless wiretapping. This immunity is not just for the Telecom Companies. This immunity is for anyone; including the President and his little White House minions. Are you getting it now. This bill needs to pass so that bush and his bottom feeding cabinet do not go to prison. If by chance the White House was gathering this intelligence to for the soul purpose of protect Americans, no real charges could ever be filed. But wait, burried deep within the Un-Patriot Act is a clause where the government can share intelligence with Corporations; if it benefits the supposed fight against terrorism. Now what kind of information would the government share with a Corporation that a court would never grant a wire tapping warrant for? Hmmmmmmmm. That does seem to be the BIG QUESTION here. Well I have an answer for that. Business transactions and financial transactions. MY GOD! The White House has been using the Justice Department to engage in insider trading in the Stock Market. Now that is a scandal indeed. A scandal just big enough to make the American people demand that certain people go to prison. Hence, the urgent need for immunity.
Wow, this is a typical GOP shenanigan. Would anyone really be surprised if they had the CIA or some paramilitary corporate force (which no doubt exists these days) executed a terrorist attack in America and blamed it on Muslims? I wouldn't be, since the GOP (and Bill Clinton, for that matter) have been committing and authorizing terrorism around the globe for decades, under the guise of "low intensity conflicts" and "counter-terrorism."
Another terror video from the Bush Administration.
jubjub @ 22:
That's so they can pull the false flag attack and blame the "terrorists".
The real enemy is WITHIN.
The time to impeach, try/convict for treason, and hang the traitors is NOW.
Sorry...clicked wrong button.
The terrorists aren't interested in America anymore. They cast the die that set us into the death (debt) spiral and sit and watch (with glee) as we make every mistep a 'free democracy' can make. Greed, drugs, debt, theocracy, spying, torture, and stupidity. Why do they need to do anything else...why waste the time, energy, or money?
I think it has become patently obvious that this administration is made up of a bunch of cowards, the biggest coward being George Bush. Where was he on 9/11? Running away. The bully in chief says "Bring 'em on" then cowers behind the under-equipped and overstretched cannon fodder formerly known as the American armed forces.
fastfeat @ 32:
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You know that's what's coming. The question is when. I suspect they had it planned for just prior to or during the election but with the congress not giving them their get out of jail free card like they planned they'll probably have to move it up a few weeks.
America has been at risk for the past decade the GOP has controlled DC. Since then record budget surpluses have been turned to record deficits, our military is stretched so thin we could respond to a real attack much attacking another nation that did not attack us. Because of Bush Al-Queda is in Iraq getting all that oil to help finance another attack against us and our allies have been turned against us if we ever did need them in the future so explain to me how us being unprepared to deal with another attack is the Demmycrats fault? The GOP has run this country into the ground from the inside out. In typical Rovian fashion going to try to blame it all on the Demmycrats for any current and future problems caused by their self serving corruption, deficit spending, warmongering and incompetence.
Chuck @ 29:
yup - follow the money.
Well...I think its time to point out the obvious..these guys are afraid. That is not a tough guy position in my mind. I am not afraid and I will not be led in that direction. I reject the claim that 9/11 'changed everything' as that is exactly what Osama bin laden wanted it to do. I reject the constant demonstration of fear that must delight the hell out of OBL. I am an American and I don't play fear. I am going to get on planes and fly where I like. I will do as I please. The most these cowards can do is kill me and they are not likely to do it while looking at my face. What is the fear about?
In any case: this not about terrorism its about telco immunity and the avoidance of a legal battle that would expose the underpinnings of the GOP / Bush law breaking. The GOP has all the anti-terror / surveillance legislation it desires. What it wants is telco immunity and the 'get out of jail free card' that comes with it.
All they need is another false flag terror attack and then they can say " I told you so."
Maybe there is some credibility to an earth axis shift.
Obvious the world has gone nuts.
Laval66 @ 1:
Didn't know that. Makes sense, though.
The GOP, to their credit, did make me afraid of one thing: that they're so desperate that they'll actually be willing to go through with a Reichstag just to hold onto power. If this enormous improbability which seems to become more probable with every passing day does come to pass, I assure you that the cities will burn.
It's almost unfortunate. The Republicans have for so long been using the fear tactic that it's backfired, and if a genuine attack were to happen again a great many people would lay the blame precisely on them. They've pissed in their own cereal, so to speak.
Bill W. wrote: "All the GOP has left is the fear card, and that sucker is wore slam out."
I'm sorry, have they had any other cards for the past decade? I sure haven't seen them. To keep the metaphor going, I feel like they've had a pair of twos in their hand for 8 years straight and have managed to bluff that entire time.
If the Democratic Party has any brains, or at least, chooses to listen to those that do, they will respond to this ad campaign with Daily Show / Colbert Report like parody, because this is nearly a self-parody itself.
Democrats in Congress:
DO. NOT. CAVE.
Win this one battle and all is forgiven (well, maybe not).
peaceful easy feeling @ 41:
They don't care if it's not legal. They want to pass a law for them to have immunity. Oh, another new law.
Every conservative should be press ganged into service (via the Patriot Act which allows federal abduction and transport without trial or representation) and shipped over to the Middle East so that the American conservatives and Muslim conservatives can go kill each other.
Imagine a world finally free of gun-loving, women-hating, religious fanatics.
No where to run no where to hide.
Nice short, was Jerry Bruckheimer production.
Zenrage @ 47:
What a wonderful world this could be.
Wow.... just wow...... no words.....
Am i right in saying that Bush wants this passed because it will retroactively make him immune from any law breaking ?
Signing statements notwithstanding the President can't authorize crimes and he can't grant pardons unless someone has been convicted of a crime. Hence retroactive immunity. I don't know, maybe the Democrats are cooperating with this crap because they think the Republicans will give them a get-out-of-jail free card when required. If so, they're dreaming.
This is about one thing, just one . . . .
telecom immunity . . . that's all it is.
I say if they pass telecom immunity we . . . by the millions . . . should be burning them
out of their offices and teaching them a lesson . . . by hand . . . when they run out
of their office buildings choking on the smoke.
G.O.P. Giant Oversized Pissants.
Cons won't be happy till the streets of America are crawling with Blackwater guys armed with heavy machine guns.
Torbin @ #2 February 22nd, 2008 at 6:20 AM - PST
Personally, I prefer: Repooplickers. (Also: Connedserfaturds.)
GOP Messed America
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It is worse than Independance Day.
Lonny @ 54:
Good one.
L.A. Confidential @ 55:
Too true.
Do you mean again?
Keith H. @ 53:
The telecoms should be nationalized and we should all get our cut.
(But that's just me...)
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Where's the resolution condemning GOP.gov?
Make no mistake about it the "All American Republi'neocon Party" will torture and kill anyone who resists the program.
That should be obvious by now.
L.A. Confidential @ 64:
The only thing now is which of us that are for peace and harmony in this world are going to be willing to face off with this ugly machine and get gunned down on national Television.
The machine is terrified of Love. Of Peace. It hates it.
I'd love to see a mashup of GW's 2000 convention speech saying "we will not be the party of fear" with flipshots of him and cheney et al throwing out the fear card! Or even a version of the poker playing velvet painting dogs with Fear cards in their hands and Iraq top 50 cards at the ready!
where are all teh trolls?
"Bring your depends and your mattress covers, you're going to piss yourself!"
Directed by Michael Bay
Coming to a theater near you.
tjb @ 28:
I've been saying for 6 years that the only way to drive these criminals out is to have a national strike. Money is the only thing they respect. Take it from them. Send in your 1040 this year with FUCK BUSH scrawled in red pen. Let them know we DO NOT fear them. We DO NOT fear terrorism. We WILL take back our country and when we do, there's going to be lots of rich white men in blue suits hanging in public squares.
This shit is far from over. We will not forget, and we will not forgive.
Of course, Congressional Republicans walked out in protest to the contempt or Congresss vote against Miers and Bolton, NOT the surveillance bill as the video implies.
Republicans have never really cared about the truth - a fundamental requirement for justice and democracy.
dono @ 67:
Hiding in their democrat-proof bomb shelters?
"the protect America act" out-Orwellians even "the patriot act" for me, how can you be against something called "the protect America act" ? :)
dono @ 67:
Or maybe they just having gotten their repug talking points yet. Look for them to start showing around post number 103. They tend to come in late, whine, and stay til they are the only ones left posting!
Wow, the fear card is so blatant these days.
Surprised the Repugs haven't stuffed envelopes with Anthrax again.
Perhaps their cooking up something different.
Gumby69 @ 49:
Completed with the "24" font and everything.
Sweet Jesus, they're not even *pretending* to blur the line anymore...
andy @ 72:
Just wait until the next freedom revoking act introduced by the conservatives. It'll be called the "Keep your children from getting fucked up the ass and then eaten by the evil, evil monsters in the dark Act"
pissed off patricia @ 6:
yes.
The very fact that the Dems aren't screaming about this can only mean
that they're in on it as well. The Amerikan Sheep are so naive.
I mean come on, think about it.
One scene in this piece of trash shows all the Repugs walking out to the Capitol steps - wasnt this a walkout to refuse voting on the contempt citations for Meyers and Bolten and nothing to do with the PAA vote?
Be afraid! Fear! Fear... wait... do not pay attention to the man behind the curtain... MORE FEAR! FEAR! Hahhahaha you lost me at the "dramatic walkout" part.
This episode of masturbation theater was brought to you by the Fascist Party of AmeriKKKa.
lucid fiction @ 78:
If nobody sees it or hears it, is it news. Do you think the media cares what the democrats think or say?
Tim @ 74:
I don't know. Their strategy so far has gone from "cry wolf" to "cry wolf louder," to no apparent effect. Their credibility is shot.
Thomas Stone @ 70:
Only Rethugs would use a cowardly act (walking out on the contempt vote) and spin it into a piece of propaganda to show their solidarity to "Save America".
Who votes for these sub-humans? Truly shameful.
Last night I got an amusing robo-call from an organization called something like Americans for Individual Freedom. The upshot was: Press 1 if you want to renew the act immediately before something terrible happens (presumably this meant going along with telecom immunity, which was not mentioned). Or you could press 2 "if you don't care about national security".
Anybody else get that call? It crossed my mind that maybe my telecom company had greased tthe wheels to send it out to all of its customers.
Chuck @ 29:
Bingo. I've been commenting about this since it first came to light. They don't care about national security. They care about their greed and security of that greed. Period.
Want to be really SCARED?!?!?
Look at this!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/43/HarrietMiers.jpg
Something that need to be brought up every time people discuss immunity for the telecoms is the administration started to illegally wire tap before BEFORE! 9/11/2001.
I love the way people see a GOP video, know that all of the GOP is voting as a block for this, with a GOP administration fear mongering and so want to turn it on the Democrats. AMAZING.
Thomas Stone @ 86:
That picture needs bars.
tballou @ 79:
The PAA was the lame excuse for not voting on contempt.
I love it when stupid grandstanders grandstand about opposing grandstanding. With microphones waiting their "spontaneous" "revolt". Why do we pay these people?
Jesus, even my Republican friends and family (yeah, I have em) don't believe this shit. I mean they are all for Telecom Immunity but even they know that America isn't in danger just because FISA expired.