The Dems super “secret” stall tactics
Posted on 27. Feb, 2008 by Redneck Genius in Front Page, News, Politics
The Democrats have decided the only way to do business these days, is if they do it secretly – and that means holding important FISA sessions behind “closed doors.”
“They believe that the more members know about it, the less likely they will be to support Bush’s wish to make it permanent.” [The Hill]
Boehner’s flack, Kevin Smith, claims the move is meant to slow the process down:
“There are clear rules and procedures for how Congress handles classified information,” Smith said. ”This nonsense is nothing more than another stalling tactic from a bunch of liberals who don’t want to give our intelligence officials all the tools they need to keep America safe.”
According to the Hill article, theses super duper “secret sessions” are very rare. Since 1830, the House has met behind doors only three times; 1979, 1980 and 1983.
While we await the verdict on these “closed door” meetings – it’s important to note that FISA expired 11 days ago.
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Bruce Williams
14. Mar, 2008
Accurate info for fdc:
It was the REPUBLICAN minority leader, John Boehner, not any Democrat, who REQUESTED the secret session of the House re: FISA.
The Democratic majority allowed the historic secret session to be held, out of respect to Boehner.
And, to help you keep your other facts straight; The House of Representatives, after Boehner’s requested secret session, voted 212-198 to DEFEAT a FISA bill that still includes immunity for telecom companies.
Anyone who believes the stricter FISA bill is vital for our nation’s security, should let G.W. Bush know that immunity for telecom companies is not worth putting our nation at risk of attack. Please join us, to get Bush to protect America, rather than telecom corporations.
Bruce Williams