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Colin Powell criticizes spying program, says they could have gotten warrants

Posted on 12/23/2005 4:14:20 PM PST by EveningStar

"My own judgment is that - it didn't seem to me, anyway, that it would have been that hard to go and get the warrants. And even in the case of an emergency, you go and do it. The law provides for that. And three days later, you let the court know what you have done, and deal with it that way."


TOPICS: Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: colinpowell; nsa; patriotleak; powell; spying
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I just heard Powell saying this in a news clip on the radio. When I looked for it on the web I could find it only on a left wing blog. However, I heard it nonetheless.
1 posted on 12/23/2005 4:14:22 PM PST by EveningStar
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To: EveningStar

Powell needs to STFU.


2 posted on 12/23/2005 4:15:18 PM PST by peyton randolph (<a href="http://clinton.senate.gov/">shrew</a>)
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To: EveningStar

Why won't he just go away.


3 posted on 12/23/2005 4:15:40 PM PST by NeoCaveman (If we ever banned air conditioning, I think people would move back, - Bob Bennet Ohio GOP)
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Now don't everyone start jumping on his case. He has a right to his opinion.


4 posted on 12/23/2005 4:16:39 PM PST by bnelson44 (Proud parent of a tanker! (Charlie Mike, son))
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5 posted on 12/23/2005 4:17:07 PM PST by EveningStar
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To: EveningStar

How many moles are in our government?


6 posted on 12/23/2005 4:17:27 PM PST by OpusatFR
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To: EveningStar

Is this guy even an American? Good grief!


7 posted on 12/23/2005 4:17:33 PM PST by Minus_The_Bear
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To: bnelson44

Of course he has a right to his opinion.


8 posted on 12/23/2005 4:17:46 PM PST by EveningStar
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To: peyton randolph

Took the words right offa my keyboard.


9 posted on 12/23/2005 4:18:33 PM PST by radar101
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To: Minus_The_Bear

I would never criticize Powell on his patriotism. On his judgement, yes.


10 posted on 12/23/2005 4:19:01 PM PST by EveningStar
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To: OpusatFR

Or gophers? :)


11 posted on 12/23/2005 4:19:25 PM PST by EveningStar
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To: EveningStar

Colin and Jimmi need to retire gracefully.


12 posted on 12/23/2005 4:20:41 PM PST by JustAnotherOkie
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To: peyton randolph

Apparently he said this to George Stephanopoulos on Tuesday's Nightline.


13 posted on 12/23/2005 4:22:03 PM PST by EveningStar
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To: EveningStar

Sorry, but Nuke terror kind of puts a different perspective on this.

I feel much, much safer that the President takes protecting the country seriously. They can monitor those with terror ties all they want as far as I'm concerned.

It's looking more and more like Powell was tossed out of the WH on his a**, and he's really bitter about it.


14 posted on 12/23/2005 4:22:12 PM PST by Wiseghy ("You want to break this army? Then break your word to it.")
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To: EveningStar
Thank you Colin.Next.
15 posted on 12/23/2005 4:23:38 PM PST by smoothsailing (MERRY CHRISTMAS FREEPERS !!!)
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To: JustAnotherOkie
Colin and Jimmi need to retire gracefully.

Even Jimah supports the spying on international comms. Carter Agrees With Bush Spying

16 posted on 12/23/2005 4:24:13 PM PST by p23185 (Why isn't attempting to take down a sitting Pres & his Admin considered Sedition?)
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To: peyton randolph
Powell needs to STFU.

I didn't see the interview. I wish he had kept that to himself until after the 2008 election.

17 posted on 12/23/2005 4:24:29 PM PST by EveningStar
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To: bnelson44; Minus_The_Bear; peyton randolph

He's more than earned the right to an opinion, you're right, bnelson. His opinions may not always be Bush's opinions, but they're always reasoned, and always said with a great deal of tact, credibility, and ~patriotism~.

Argue the issue. The man's right to speak his own mind is more than earned.


18 posted on 12/23/2005 4:25:17 PM PST by HairOfTheDog (Join the Hobbit Hole Troop Support - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/ 1,000 knives and counting!)
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To: EveningStar

Well, I'll be thankful for General Powell's service in the military and as Secretary of State. As a conservative, General Powell has proven once again why he cannot win any election being a Republican. He may be good as far as the military goes, but he fails as a spokesman for conservatives.


19 posted on 12/23/2005 4:26:53 PM PST by Morgan in Denver
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To: EveningStar

By the time a warrent was issued, our nation could be short one city.


20 posted on 12/23/2005 4:27:24 PM PST by Paul_Denton (The U.S. should adopt the policy of Oom Shmoom: Israeli policy where no one gives a sh*t about U.N.)
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