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FBI admits no major cases cracked with Patriot Act snooping powers
The Washington Times ^ | 05/22/15

Posted on 05/22/2015 6:19:27 AM PDT by Enlightened1

FBI agents can’t point to any major terrorism cases they’ve cracked thanks to the key snooping powers in the Patriot Act, the Justice Department’s inspector general said in a report Thursday that could complicate efforts to keep key parts of the law operating.

Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz said that between 2004 and 2009, the FBI tripled its use of bulk collection under Section 215 of the Patriot Act, which allows government agents to compel businesses to turn over records and documents, and increasingly scooped up records of Americans who had no ties to official terrorism investigations.

The FBI did finally come up with procedures to try to minimize the information it was gathering on nontargets, but it took far too long, Mr. Horowitz said in the 77-page report, which comes just as Congress is trying to decide whether to extend, rewrite or entirely nix Section 215.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: admits; fbi; patriotact; terrorism
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1 posted on 05/22/2015 6:19:27 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Enlightened1

The Clinton Assault Weapon Ban did nothing to reduce crime in any fashion, yet the left continues to try and reinstate it.
Considering it did nothing, one must by needs wonder why that is, what the end motivation is.
[But, the population is DUMB, so they won’t think about the reasons.]


2 posted on 05/22/2015 6:23:33 AM PDT by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: Enlightened1

The only thing the “Patriot Act” does is allow the United States Government full warrentless spying on political enemies of increase governement and spending. And our elected leaders that support the thing? Well, they’re part of the government!


3 posted on 05/22/2015 6:25:24 AM PDT by Fido969
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To: Enlightened1

WHy were the Boston terrorists let in without Passports?
and no one arrested?

WHy is al Qaeda armed? and no one arrested?

WHy is Hasan protected? and no one arrested?

Answer: There is less integrity in the US Pentagon
and US Congress and DO”J” than the Egyptian Army.


4 posted on 05/22/2015 6:29:41 AM PDT by Diogenesis ("When a crime is unpunished, the world is unbalanced.")
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To: Enlightened1

FBI essentially admits it didn’t/couldn’t/wouldn’t address Hillary’s illegal activities in or out of office. Quell surprise.


5 posted on 05/22/2015 6:33:32 AM PDT by wtd
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To: Darksheare

Leftists want to disarm us. Leftists want to constantly monitor us.

The end motivation?

Simple: Leftists want to control us in every aspect of our lives, from beginning to end, under the absolute dictatorship of Government Almighty.

Leftism is tyranny.

Leftism is idolatry.

Leftism is evil.


6 posted on 05/22/2015 6:35:49 AM PDT by NorthMountain ("The time has come", the Walrus said, "to talk of many things")
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To: NorthMountain

I know that and you know that, but the average inhabitant out there either cannot comprehend such or flat out refuses to believe that portions of our own government would do that.


7 posted on 05/22/2015 6:46:23 AM PDT by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: Darksheare

Some of them can’t comprehend it. Literally “can’t”. They’re just dumb.

BUT ...

Many of them can comprehend it, and either don’t want to or have never heard it. They’re the ones we need to reach.


8 posted on 05/22/2015 6:49:00 AM PDT by NorthMountain ("The time has come", the Walrus said, "to talk of many things")
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To: Enlightened1
Yet they argue that they absolutely, positively, MUST have the right to continue violating the Constitution ?

As a mental exercise for the reader; J Edgar was the most successful blackmailer in all of US history (at least that we know about) so what are the odds his his pet agency continues that practice ?

Seems to me that would make for an extremely timid House and Senate as well as quite pliable law enforcement organizations throughout the nation. Not to even mention the military. Well then, the way Congress and the entire government stands up to King Barry puts that theory to rest, right?

JMHo

9 posted on 05/22/2015 6:50:41 AM PDT by Rashputin (Jesus Christ doesn't evacuate His troops, He leads them to victory.)
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To: Darksheare

Gov George Pataki (RINO-NY) added the AWB into state law. He betrayed his own party and paved the path for Cuomo’s SAFE ACT.

Gun control is always about control.


10 posted on 05/22/2015 6:52:54 AM PDT by Dutch Boy
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To: Darksheare

With the left, you can’t EVER listen to their reasons for anything.

Look at their proposed “solutions” and you’ll see their goals.
Their “reasons” are just excuses.


11 posted on 05/22/2015 6:52:57 AM PDT by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter admits whom he's working for)
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To: Darksheare

George W. Bush said he would sign an extension of the so-called “assault” weapons ban if congress re-authorized the ban.


12 posted on 05/22/2015 6:53:30 AM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (The so-called Southern Poverty Law Center is a hate group.)
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To: Enlightened1

“FBI agents can’t point to any major terrorism cases they’ve cracked thanks to the key snooping powers in the Patriot Act”

“. The entire chart showing the number of Section 215 requests made from 2007 through 2009 was blacked out, as was the breakdown of what types of investigations they stemmed from: counterintelligence, counterterrorism, cyber or foreign intelligence investigations.”

This is whitewash. From 07 to 09? What about 2011 to present?
Without a doubt it is being used against the American people.
Every person that is pushing for this has probably
been compromised with it. Look for the Patriot Act to be
abolished and all information destroyed just before the
Obama leaves office. Of course the Obama will retain the
only copy of the information.


13 posted on 05/22/2015 7:00:05 AM PDT by Slambat
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

“George W. Bush said he would sign an extension of the so-called “assault” weapons ban if congress re-authorized the ban.”

Of course he would, he’s a closet socialist. Just like his
“New World Order” daddy.


14 posted on 05/22/2015 7:01:48 AM PDT by Slambat
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15 posted on 05/22/2015 7:03:01 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Rashputin

Outstanding point and I think you are correct Sir.


16 posted on 05/22/2015 7:05:28 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Fido969

You got that right. It’s all about power, staying in power
and control.


17 posted on 05/22/2015 7:05:53 AM PDT by Slambat
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To: Slambat

Exactly!


18 posted on 05/22/2015 7:05:58 AM PDT by Enlightened1
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To: Enlightened1; GeronL; MeshugeMikey

How many cases did Hillary Clinton crack snooping in 900 FBI files?


19 posted on 05/22/2015 7:08:34 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Funny how Hollywood's 'No Nukes' crowd has been silent during Obama's Iranian nuclear negotiations.)
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To: NorthMountain

Right! And if they aint hunting for terrorists just WHO are they hunting for?-)


20 posted on 05/22/2015 7:09:40 AM PDT by Harpotoo
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