Federal Prosecutors, in a Policy Shift, Cite Warrantless Wiretaps as Evidence

Re:Federal Prosecutors, in a Policy Shift, Cite Warrantless ... by jerf on Saturday October 26, 2013 @05:06PM (#6619367)

Well, I could construct a complicated theory in which his actions do not reflect who he "truly is"... but why would I? It's his actions that matter, and his actions on these matters have been pretty much unremittingly in favor of government power, no matter what curtain of glittering words he tries to draw over it.

If his "true self" doesn't match his actions... frankly, that's hardly even a "defense", that's just further damnation.

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Re:Federal Prosecutors, in a Policy Shift, Cite Warrantless ... by tokenizer on Saturday October 26, 2013 @11:34PM (#6620653)

Do intentions even matter? I mean, this is the problem with only having a left and right divide. No talk of the authoritarian vs libertarian aspect of policy.

As far as I'm concerned, you elect an authoritarian on the left, to pacify that side, and pass authoritarian policies. To say that they're really good guys, and shouldn't be held accountable, is defending the status quo IMO.

Obama and the Supreme Court are pro authoritarianism, and will not question more power, nor will they dismantle it.

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