Politics Re: Federal Judge Rules NSA Wiretapping Illegal
George W. Bush has shown such towering contempt for the U.S. Constitution—that thing he placed his hand a bible and swore to uphold and defend when he took the oath of office—that he really ought to be forced to spend the rest of his life reading it out loud to himself in the corner of some prison cell somewhere. So my favorite line from today’s ruling is this arch smackdown of our Dear Leader:
The President of the United States is himself created by that Constitution.
When you say something truthful—read: angry and rude—about George W. Bush, Republicans scold you for not having sufficient respect for the office of the presidency. But Bush—and his Republican apologists—have so no respect for the document that, as Judge Taylor pointed out, created the presidency itself. If they don’t show respect for our constitution, where do they get off demanding respect for their president?
I cried for joy when I heard about the Court's decision. I know it is nowhere near the end of Bush's bullshit, but it's a step in the right direction.
p.s to Dan: I wish this country had more people like you.