[quote=briansd1]Allan, I agree with you that Obama should end “the destruction our civil liberties” that are Patriot Acts and Guantanomo. I blame the Republicans for taking us in that direction and implementing those civil liberties killing policies during Bush. I do not fault Obama for not ending those policies forthwith.
There’s an appropriate time for everything, and oftentimes, one must delay some priorties to achieve one’s goals.
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Brian: While the Republicans are largely responsible for Patriot I/II and Gitmo, the Dems have been just as responsible for other and just as dangerous policies and programs, including FISA (1978), NSA’s ECHELON (early 1960s) and Carnivore (vastly expanded under Clinton in 1994) programs and extraordinary rendition (started during the Clinton Administration).
When it comes to eroding your rights and liberties, it’s an equal opportunity ballgame for both the GOP and Dems, as evidenced by Obama’s latest waffle on NDAA.
