Difference between revisions of "Warrantless spying under GWB"
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
{{USA}} president [[George W. Bush]] approved warrantless spying on individuals suspected of terrorist connections; he initially lied about it (one of [[Bush's lies|several lies]] told while he was in office) but later openly admitted doing so, defended his actions, and blocked investigation into the matter. | {{USA}} president [[George W. Bush]] approved warrantless spying on individuals suspected of terrorist connections; he initially lied about it (one of [[Bush's lies|several lies]] told while he was in office) but later openly admitted doing so, defended his actions, and blocked investigation into the matter. | ||
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* '''2006-02-02''' [http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/02/02/threat.hearing/ Democrat: White House built 'wall' around spy program], CNN | * '''2006-02-02''' [http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/02/02/threat.hearing/ Democrat: White House built 'wall' around spy program], CNN | ||
* '''2006-01-01''' [http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/01/01/nsa.spying/ Bush defends NSA spying program], CNN | * '''2006-01-01''' [http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/01/01/nsa.spying/ Bush defends NSA spying program], CNN | ||
* '''2005-12-17''' [http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2005/12/17/bush-spying051217.html Bush admits to approving secret spying], CBC | * '''2005-12-17''' [http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2005/12/17/bush-spying051217.html Bush admits to approving secret spying], CBC | ||
* Has openly prevented investigation into warrantless spying <s>[http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/4056228.html]</s> (article may be in archive; no longer at original URL) | * Has openly prevented investigation into warrantless spying <s>[http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/4056228.html]</s> (article may be in archive; no longer at original URL) | ||
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==Support== | ==Support== | ||
Opinions in support of the domestic spying program: | Opinions in support of the domestic spying program: | ||
* [http://blogs.chron.com/texassparkle/2006/08/why_we_cant_afford_for_the_dem.html Why we can't afford for the Democrats to win] | * [http://blogs.chron.com/texassparkle/2006/08/why_we_cant_afford_for_the_dem.html Why we can't afford for the Democrats to win] | ||
Revision as of 21:31, 6 October 2006
Overview
United States president George W. Bush approved warrantless spying on individuals suspected of terrorist connections; he initially lied about it (one of several lies told while he was in office) but later openly admitted doing so, defended his actions, and blocked investigation into the matter.
News
- 2006-02-02 Democrat: White House built 'wall' around spy program, CNN
- 2006-01-01 Bush defends NSA spying program, CNN
- 2005-12-17 Bush admits to approving secret spying, CBC
- Has openly prevented investigation into warrantless spying
[1](article may be in archive; no longer at original URL)
Support
Opinions in support of the domestic spying program: