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Gore Calls for an Investigation of Warrantless Spy Program In his latest speech criticizing Bush, he says a special counsel should examine the issue. By Ronald Brownstein -- Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Al Gore, charging that President Bush's record on civil liberties posed a "grave danger" to America's constitutional freedoms, on Monday urged the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Bush's authorization of warrantless domestic surveillance by the National Security Agency. In a detailed and impassioned speech sponsored by liberal and conservative groups, Gore said that although much remained unknown about the spying program, "what we do know … virtually compels the conclusion that the president of the United States has been breaking the law, repeatedly and insistently." Gore, the Democratic nominee who lost to Bush in the bitterly disputed 2000 presidential race, also said Congress "should hold comprehensive … hea
Google, Bush, and Privacy Yesterday it was revealed that AOL, Microsoft and Yahoo! complied with Justice Department subpoenas to turn over search data. Google has made a very high profile statement that it will not. Yahoo! spokespeople said none of the information revealed individual identities and thus did not violate individual privacy rights. The government claims—although given the history of this administration any claims must be viewed with skepticism at a minimum—that the search-engine data will enable it to defend the Child Online Protection Act of 1998 (which the U.S. Supreme Court perviously blocked from implementation). It may well be that the information being requested by the Bush Administration can be provided without revealing any sensitive, personal information; I don’t have any insight into the technical issues nor have I yet read the subpoena(s). But I would defer to Danny Sullivan on this point who said: In particular, the Bush administration wanted one million rando
JUST THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN IS PLACE CALLED THE RAINBOW BRIDGE When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them; who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. YOU have been spotted, and when you and your sp
Israel Suspends Contact With Pat Robertson By BRIAN MURPHY, AP Religion Writer Israel has suspended contact with evangelist Pat Robertson for suggesting Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's stroke was divine punishment for withdrawing from the Gaza Strip. The controversy has cast doubt on plans for a Christian tourism center that would showcase the growing flow of money and influence from U.S. church groups. The decision, announced Wednesday by Israeli officials, does not affect other Christian groups that also consider it their spiritual duty to support Israel as fulfillment of biblical prophecy. Israeli leaders see the Christian allies as tireless lobbyists in Washington and elsewhere. The evangelicals also funnel millions of dollars each year to Jewish settlers in the West Bank and — before last year's pullout — the Gaza Strip. Tourism Minister Abraham Hirchson said he gave instructions to "stop all contact" with groups associated with Robertson. Last week, Robertson impl
WRAPPED AROUND YOUR FINGER The Police You consider me the young apprentice Caught between the Scylla and Charibdes Hypnotized by you if I should linger Staring at that ring around your finger I have only come here seeking knowledge, Things they would not teach me of in college I can see the destiny you sold Turned into that shining band of gold Mephistopheles is not your name But I know what you're up to just the same I will listen hard to your tuition And you will see it come to its fruition Devil on the deep blue sea behind me Vanish in the air you'll never find me I will turn your face to alabaster When you find your servant is your master And you'll be wrapped around my finger
APPLESAUCE VERSUS SOUR CREAM by the LeeVees Applesauce versus sour cream Applesauce or sour cream It's the choice you're gonna have to make Which to put on your potato cakes Applesauce versus sour cream Applesauce or sour cream now It's the choice you're gonna have to make Tell your mom to fry, not bake now Life has many decisions It moves in all directions This is just one huge, enormous, big decision You have to make You have to make it All right listen up One has fruit and one has milk If you're lactose intolerant, then take a pill now It's the choice you're gonna have to make The grease is starting to coagulate Your lawyer called, said everything's fine Potato contracts have been signed, yeah I think your heart just skipped a beat You can't wait for your greasy treat now Life has many decisions It moves in all directions This is just one huge, enormous, big decision You have to make You have to make it Jews have to make You must decide Da da da d