Reply #133: The evidence is simply that he has gone to great lengths to get that power

[Time for change]

In answer to my question, why do you think he has gone to such great lengths to get that power, your answer was simply that you didn't know.

Well, if one thinks about it I think that most reasonable people would come to the conclusion that there was probably a reason for Bush to put so much effort into getting that power. The reason most certainly is not that he needs it to catch terrorists. That power already existed. Any time there was the slightest suspicion that communication might involve a terrorist, all Bush would have to do is order that the communication be intercepted, and then seek a warrant afterwards. The law provided for that, and no FISA judge would turn down such a request, and even if he did, no big deal, Bush might get his hand slapped at worst.

The reason he needed this law passed was so that he could spy on his domestic opponents. That is something that even a FISA judge wouldn't approve, so he had to get a law saying that Gonzo would make the determination of whether or not to approve it. Now he has it. Why on earth would he want something like that so badly if he's planning on giving up power in 18 months?

I'm not saying that it's a sure thing. Optimistically, I'm thinking that there's about a 25% chance that the 08 elections will be cancelled. Maybe that's because I'm overly optimistic because I'm in denial about the real possibility.

I think that anyone who dismisses the possibility out of hand has their head in the sand.