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pegkerrI was shocked when I read the paper today with the story about how Bush's administration had authorized spying on American citizens without warrants; I showed it to Rob, and his comment was, "Why should you be surprised?" Which is true. But I do keep thinking this administration cannot sink any lower, and they keep on surprising me.
But the timing of this announcement has had one pleasing result: it has sunk his attempt to renew provisions of the Patriot Act, and it is clear that the Senate's rebuke to the President is largely thanks to the report on the National Security Agency's shenanigins. Coupled with the stinging setback Bush received on the torture issue, thanks to McCain (one Republican I definitely respect), Bush is clearly having a pretty bad month.
Hurrah.
But the timing of this announcement has had one pleasing result: it has sunk his attempt to renew provisions of the Patriot Act, and it is clear that the Senate's rebuke to the President is largely thanks to the report on the National Security Agency's shenanigins. Coupled with the stinging setback Bush received on the torture issue, thanks to McCain (one Republican I definitely respect), Bush is clearly having a pretty bad month.
Hurrah.
