"I don't want to hear again from the attorney general or anyone on this floor that this government has shown it can be trusted to use the power we give it with restraint and care," said Feingold, the only senator to vote against the Patriot Act in 2001.
(re-posted from a friend LJ comment section...I thought this was profound and should be added to my LJ.)
Because they just can't fathom going another way. This one's comfortable, it's less scary and despite the shit they have to deal with, it's easier and makes them happy because they don't feel like fools meandering around in uncharted territory
( Read more... )
Joe sent me two text messages while I was at work on Saturday. I called and left him a message, but I knew he was helping some friends move and may not be able to get to the phone. I went to get my truck washed (in case they needed my truck to help move stuff) and went to my mom's to pick up some stuff she had for me
( Read more... )
As tensions reached a climax on Saturday, February 19th, everyone braced for what appeared to be more bloody battling. Some people took sides, some headed for cover
( Read more... )
when I wake up I find you're gone there should be grief but I feel none trying to leave the night behind I hardly get my thoughts in line but there is one thing I could say it seems I'm glad... I find you're gone