We're from the government, and we're here to help.

[tjwash]

Black armbands anyone? The Patriot act passed.

I know it passed on the second, but I think we need a reminder that we are screwed.

Democrat aye: 66 Republican aye:214 Independent aye:0
Democrat Nay: 124 Republican Nay:13 Independent Nay:1
Democrat absent: 3 Republican absent: 3 Independenta absent:0

Full voting list here

It's currently on the chimps desk awaiting his signature. Maybe he will have a change of heart and veto it?

Don't you just feel a whole lot safer now? :eyes:

[Initech]

1. We really are screwed. First, the faith-based initiatives (FBI) act...

And now this. We're moving toward a theocracy at an alarming rate. Argh, I want out! I want out! I want out! :nuke:

[slide to the left]

2. who are the 43?

[tjwash]

6. The complete list

Full roll call here

[tjwash]

7. My congresswoman is on the Nay list at least.

Susan Davis from District 53 in CA.

[livvy]

3. Should they come for you....

just remember, it will be for your own safety. That's what you will be told, and your family will hear the same if they hear at all. Your friends and neighbors will assume it is for your own safety, or for theirs.
Yes, it's a lovely world in the good old USA.
I understand the spying issue is all but forgotten, also. If they were doing something they shouldn't have been doing, they will stop now, and the committee will be sure to oversee all spying in the future.
It is such a load of dog doo. I want my country back.

[dogday]

4. Going to give new meaning to "The Neighborhood Watch"

People spying on their neighbors, friends and family for the sake of the country... Now where have I heard that done before?

[elehhhhna]

5. Which 43 Dems voted for it?

[tjwash]

8. My mistake, it was 66 dems that voted Aye...

And the entire roll call vote list is here...

[brainshrub]

9. ...

Fuckers.