Friday, August 18, 2006

In ruling the Bush Administration's warrantless wiretapping program unconstitutional, U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor observed that "There are no hereditary Kings in America." [Cursor.org] 1:12:11 PM    comment []

With Hezbollah handing out reconstruction cash, U.S. attempts to compete are labeled "clueless," and the "Daily Show," suggesting that "Hezbollah is ready to embark on its new project, rebuilding New Orleans," reminds, "Sure they're Muslim terrorists, but at least they're not FEMA!" [Cursor.org] 11:41:28 AM    comment []

As a CIA civilian contractor is found guilty of assault for abusing a detainee in Afghanistan, a lawyer at Human Rights Watch complains, "They are just investigating the goons and the muscle; they are not investigating the brains," and the investigation into the killings of 24 Iraqis in Haditha finds key pages missing from an official log. [Cursor.org] 11:39:56 AM    comment []

Iran, Turkey attack Iraqi Kurd bases (9). Iran, Turkey attack Iraqi Kurd bases (9) [The Raw Story | A rational voice - Alternative news] 10:53:59 AM    comment []

Craig Murray finds that he hit a nerve with his earlier "call for a sceptical view of the alleged 'bigger than 9/11' plot," noting that "the sinister aspect is ... that the allegation may have been concocted in order to prepare us for arresting people without any actual bombs." [Cursor.org] 10:50:43 AM    comment []

"If a court of appeals upholds this judge, it means that the president could well have committed a federal crime, not once but thirty times," comments Jonathan Turley, adding that right wing attempts to personalize the decision by attacking the judge do "a great injustice to the system." [Cursor.org] 10:44:26 AM    comment []

Glenn Greenwald critiques a Washington Post editorial on Taylor's decision for "its condescension and self-important open-mindedness to administration lawbreaking," reminding that there are not two equally worthy sides to everything, and discusses the case in an interview with "Democracy Now!" [Cursor.org] 10:43:51 AM    comment []

In ruling the Bush Administration's warrantless wiretapping program unconstitutional, U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor observes, "There are no hereditary Kings in America," but Jack Balkin argues that holes in the court's reasoning mean that it is "just the opening shot ... in a long battle," and a push for "compromise" is expected. [Cursor.org] 10:43:21 AM    comment []

Rightwing blogs mock NSA judge (12). Rightwing blogs mock NSA judge (12) [The Raw Story | A rational voice - Alternative news] 9:57:33 AM    comment []

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