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To: James Calladine who wrote (71669)	6/28/2006 1:14:39 AM
From: zonkie	Respond to of 362707

I hope the re-education camps will be co-ed.

To: James Calladine who wrote (71669)	6/28/2006 10:57:45 AM
From: mph	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 362707

That's the second time I've been referred to that capitalhillblue site. I see this one even includes a conspiracy theory. (Now he and his right-wing co-conspirators have unleashed an all-out assault on freedom of the press - the last step on taking control of information and the media.). No surprise there. Conspiracy theories are staples of fringe thinking. You seem to have assumed that I'm some hard core right winger,although you'd be hard pressed to find anything I've posted to support your assumptions. Of course, if you think you're moderate as opposed to off the charts left, then your perception of hard right might be impacted. What I see on this thread, in your posts and in the material you link, is extremism of the left. If I'm wrong about that, I'm sure you'll tell me. The following is a link I found which is a counterpoint to the kind of things you post: blogcritics.org There's something for everything out there on the web. This one's a news story on SWIFT: suntimes.co.za From everything I've seen the program is not illegal. I bet each of you has voluntarily given your personal financial information to lenders, all of whom know far more about you than any information that is even remotely likely to be in the data banks involved in this program. Unless, of course, you happen to be a money launderer for terrorists or organized crime. Seems that Thompson and his like-thinkers just go anti regardless of the program or position taken by Bush administration. Again, no surprise. As for Specter's concerns over signing statements, I do think the administration has overused them. He should have vetoed bills that he thought were unconstitutional or did not comport with his views. The signing statements seem to have been used in lieu of veto. The Line Item Veto Act was declared unconstitutional during Clinton's tenure. Clinton just did things another way. He was prolific in Executive Orders, which basically amounted to legislating from the oval office. Those actions drew the same kind of furor back then: englishfirst.org So, to bottom line it, I have no problem with the SWIFT program.I think it's a legitimate means to follow the money wrt terrorist groups. There's no danger that freedom of the press will be eroded. Those people do what they please if they think it will sell papers AND it suits their personal sensibilities. I do think that Bush has overused signing statements when he should have vetoed. (and btw, James, it's defense, unless you happen to be a Brit.<g> Also, you as the speaker or poster would imply something. The reader or listener infers it. Since I was answering questions today, I thought I'd help out with a few English language spelling/grammar tips.)