Bending the Third Rail
Because We Should, We Can, We Do
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Can You Hear Me Now?
Everyone and their dog is writing about the USA Today's report of the NSA illegal spying story. The short version is that the largest database in history is being built with records of all domestic phone calls. No surprise. I always figured this program is much larger and more extensive than originally reported. I also suspect there are more shoes to fall.

I have two thoughts on the matter. First, damned the phone companies, except Qwest, who cooperated in this venture without court order or any sort of proper legal proceeding. The corportization of America just continues with these types of results.

Second, why the release of this information now? Seems like anoynomous sources are trying to torpedo Michael Hayden in his quest to become CIA director. Good for them. The hearings for Hayden should be entertaining although I don't think these revelations will actually stop his being confirmed.
Written at 9:17 AM by Greyhair.
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