From GOP.com: Mehlman's talking points re: surveillance

[izzybeans]

It's a terrorist surveillance program now.

from the gop.com listserve:

Dear moley moley moley,
The President's most solemn duty under our Constitution is to protect the American people. In the four years since we were attacked, this President has made a commitment to take this war directly to the enemy, and to use all the tools at his disposal to keep America safe. A critical element in this strategy is the terrorist surveillance program that the President authorized shortly after September 11th.


This week, President Bush discussed this vital program in remarks at Kansas State University and the National Security Agency. The President's remarks addressed the critics and debunked the falsehoods and distortions. The terrorist surveillance program monitors al Qaeda terrorists and affiliates making phone calls into or from the United States - precisely the type of communication that preceded the 9/11 attacks. This is not "domestic spying" on ordinary Americans arranging Little League practices or pot luck dinners. It's a tool that even FDR used in fighting World War II.

With Democrats deliberately distorting the truth about these efforts to stop attacks before they occur, will you help separate fact from fiction by writing a letter to the editor, calling talk radio, or calling your elected officals about this vital program?

After September 11th, we heard so often that our government failed to connect the dots. So, the President signed the Patriot Act, which had been passed overwhelmingly by Congress. He took appropriate action to connect the dots. He reformed the government bureaucracy, enabling it to fight a different kind of war.

Now, the Patriot Act is up for renewal. How do Democrats respond? They play politics, brag about "killing" the Patriot Act (video here), and accuse the President of breaking the law and violating civil rights. These are not the actions of a party that can be trusted to safeguard our national security.

The President is committed to fighting this war and will not let our nation let its guard down. Take action now and let your fellow Americans know that you won't either.

Sincerely,

Ken Mehlman
Chairman, Republican National Committee


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You know Mehlman I can't find the word terrorism anywhere in the constitution. Is the constitution a living document? Does that mean Alito would find your take on the President's Authority unconstitutional in the same manner that he believes abortion is unconstitutional? Or will we find out just what type of activist judge he really is when this surveillance program comes full circle in the courts? Freedom isn't free, right? Remember that quote from Ben Franklin? well the modern version goes something like this, "TAP THIS!"

But that's just me asking questions. Are there answers to those questions that don't make you look like an ass Mehlman?

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. Thanks, Ken. Now get back in the sandbox and play nice.

[izzybeans]

3. They have a very highly

efficient propaganda campaign going on internally amongst their foot soldiers. He comes out with these anytime Boosh gets in trouble.

[Skidmore]

2. Ken, I hope they are eavesdropping on you

in your bedroom.

[guruoo]

4. !!!

:rofl: