from today’s lead Wall Street Journal editorial: “Since the Treasury story broke, as it happens, no one but Congressman Ed Markey and a few cranks have even objected to the program, much less claimed illegality.” I look forward to the Journal editorial page’s updates on this subject as news leaks out about how this surveillance […]
Archive | June, 2006
My hit on Bush’s Illegal Financial Surveillance
From the Baltimore Sun Surveillance of financial transactions goes too far By James Bovard June 28, 2006 The Bush administration admitted that it was conducting warrantless surveillance of the financial transactions of Americans and others only after newspapers exposed the program. According to some Republicans, the solution is to imprison journalists who blow the whistle […]
My hit on Bush’s Dictatorial Signing Statements
The American Conservative posted here my hit on Bush’s dictatorial signing statements. Here’s the lead of the piece: “For generations, Republican politicians have spoken reverently of the rule of law. But since 2001, this hoary doctrine has been redefined to mean little more than the enforcement of the secret thoughts of the commander in chief. […]
Fox News Interview Transcript Now Online
The transcript of the Fox News interview on Friday night is online here. Durn shame the transcript didn’t show my editorial comments on the earpiece snafu.
On New York / New Jersey TV tonight (Monday, 6 26)
I will be interviewed on the Richard French show this evening on Regional Network News. This news network covers NY, NJ, Conn., and is also available on Direct TV and the Dish Network. Channel info is here. The 15 minute interview will deal with the Bush administration’s vacuuming up of Americans’ financial records, as well […]
More Fan Mail from Fox Appearance
One of the best parts about radio or TV gigs is the thoughtful responses from people who may not exactly agree with everything I say. Such feedback can be Deliberative Democracy at its best. Subject: JAMES BLOWHARD PLEASE TELL BLOWHARD OUR FREEDOM IS IN JEOPARDY BECAUSE OF DICK HEADS AS HE WHO WILL ALWAYS REVEAL TOP […]
On the Charles Goyette Show 9 AM Monday – LISTEN LIVE INTERNET
I will be on the Charles Goyette show at 9 AM Eastern time Monday (6/26). Charles is now on KFNX, 1100 AM – available all over AZ and surrounding turf. Topic will be the Bush administration’s secret snaring of Americans’ and others’ financial records. You can listen live on the Internet here.
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Ron Redrift
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