Well, not a lot of love was spread around Capitol Hill this Valentine’s Day. The Senate voted down an amendment to remove immunity for telecom companies in their version of the FISA renewal bill. Angered, Republicans over in the House got their undies in such a bunch that they walked out of the chamber rather than vote on a motion to hold Bolton and Miers in contempt. Such partisan rancor. Where were all the candy hearts??
I am disappointed in the Senate vote. Even the House version of the FISA renewal will give the executive branch too much unchecked power in eavesdropping. Why isn’t the FISA court oversight appropriate? Why doesn’t Congress defend the Constitution? I thought they swore and oath to do so, against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
