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Kirk to Holder: Is DOJ spying on Congress? (& SCOTUS?)
Washington Examiner ^
| June 6
| Joel Gehrke
Posted on 06/06/2013 9:34:44 AM PDT by PghBaldy
With all due respect, Senator, I dont think this is an appropriate setting for me to discuss [this issue], Holder replied during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing when Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., asked if the executive branch was conducting surveillance that would give unique leverage over lawmakers.
Kirk replied that the correct answer would be no, we stayed within our lane, and we did not spy on Members of Congress.
Holder assured Kirk that there is no intention to do anything of that nature that is, to spy on Members of Congress or to spy on the Supreme Court.
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To: kabar
The answer was was meant to intimidate and to plant fear. Holder was saying that you, Congress and SCOTUS, are being watched and any information we have on you can be used any way we want.
That seems to be what's happening with every new revelation of what the Obama administration is doing to Americans. They don't have to go after each and every opponent. The fear alone has chilled a lot of donor money, or speech, or whathaveyou. Much more efficient that way.
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posted on
06/06/2013 3:31:25 PM PDT
by
Girlene
To: fhayek
I think its safe to assume Obama got to Justice Roberts now.
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posted on
06/06/2013 3:58:07 PM PDT
by
phockthis
(http://www.supremelaw.org/fedzone11/index.htm ...)
To: crosslink
If “real spooks” are about to leak something, you can bet it won't be something Congress or 1000 press conferences could run interference for.
If I was a conspiracy theorist believer -
I might say it appears that the feds and politicians at all levels expect the “real spooks” to try to ignite a revolution.
Since I am not, I say if the spooks determine it necessary to save the nation, we can forget the word “try” ...
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posted on
06/06/2013 4:43:18 PM PDT
by
sarasmom
(The obvious takes longer to discover for the obtuse.)
To: PghBaldy
there is no intention to do anything of that nature that is, to spy on Members of Congress or to spy on the Supreme Court
Now we know why Judas Roberts changed his vote on ObamaCare.
To: Cheerio
"which has accelerated since the 2nd term commenced." "I'll have more flexabilty after the elections." ~~ B. Hussein Obama
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posted on
06/06/2013 5:26:15 PM PDT
by
Jim Robinson
(Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
To: sarasmom
I don’t agree, there are many who are very skilled in getting information out to frame a narrative. If you notice all of these scandals are going to the trust worthiness of this leadership. This is the plan I suspect.
Just my theory based on experience and I could be wrong.
Thanks for your input.
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posted on
06/06/2013 5:28:41 PM PDT
by
crosslink
(Moderates should play in the middle of a busy street)
To: Mr. Jeeves
and let’s not forget Roberts.
I still say Obama has info on who is a closet gay, who is having affairs. I do think Boehner has a skeleton in his closet...most likely an affair. It would explain why he continues to bend over for Obama.
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posted on
06/06/2013 6:13:42 PM PDT
by
Engedi
To: crosslink
I'm almost entirely certain you don't really comprehend my “input” at all.
I don't deal in various political/media induced “theories” or “framing a narrative” type experiences.
I live entirely in the real world.
And you are indeed, wrong.
Not a “could be wrong”, but a demonstrably simple ignorant “wrong”.
It is not a matter subject to opinion or faith.
But you are very welcome, to use any input you wish, to help you reform a new theory, as you personally “evolve”.
While you are evolving-the majority of rest of us who have already evolved, will deal with the real world as it is.
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posted on
06/06/2013 6:33:10 PM PDT
by
sarasmom
(The obvious takes longer to discover for the obtuse.)
To: A CA Guy
150
posted on
06/06/2013 6:44:30 PM PDT
by
seeker41
(Take back your country before it is too late-STOP islamic expansion in the USA remove zero)
To: newfreep
Take it somewhere else l am sick of it.
Must you go on and on...about the same thing...
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posted on
06/06/2013 6:46:39 PM PDT
by
seeker41
(Take back your country before it is too late-STOP islamic expansion in the USA remove zero)
To: brewcrew
LOL, was thinking the same.
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posted on
06/06/2013 6:48:14 PM PDT
by
seeker41
(Take back your country before it is too late-STOP islamic expansion in the USA remove zero)
To: Son-Joshua
Agree. I thought the same thing at the time.
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posted on
06/06/2013 7:04:14 PM PDT
by
kjam22
(my newest music video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7gNI9bWO3s)
To: PghBaldy
The answer is yes Mark, and I'm not a rocket scientist.
5.56mm
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posted on
06/06/2013 7:05:59 PM PDT
by
M Kehoe
To: lonevoice
I am not a bit surprised.
To: sarasmom; maggief; Oynx; TigersEye; penelopesire; ConservativeMan55; AllAmericanGirl44; Nachum; ...
Ok , take a few hours to read my posts in this forum. I think you will find that I am not obtuse and have offered a few good insights to many subjects.
Someday maybe I will be as enlightened as you but I certainly won’t be so arrogant to tell others their wrong.
Have a good night.
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posted on
06/06/2013 7:24:26 PM PDT
by
crosslink
(Moderates should play in the middle of a busy street)
To: crosslink
ROTFLMAO!
You could have typed “they're wrong” or “they are wrong” and while you would still have openly outed yourself as an absolutely ignorant arrogant idiot for posting inane opinions, you would have escaped the added insult of annoying the “spelling police” continguent.
But hey, have a nice day, right?
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posted on
06/06/2013 8:00:34 PM PDT
by
sarasmom
(The obvious takes longer to discover for the obtuse.)
To: sarasmom
I will pray for you and your family. I hope you find peace in your life.
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posted on
06/06/2013 8:10:59 PM PDT
by
crosslink
(Moderates should play in the middle of a busy street)
To: crosslink
Is that a not so subtle attempt passive aggressive) of a veiled threat?
(yeah, I meant to “go there” with the veil(ed) thingy)
Exactly what god(s) do you pray to?
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posted on
06/06/2013 8:26:18 PM PDT
by
sarasmom
(The obvious takes longer to discover for the obtuse.)
To: FreedomStar3028
Apparently you are failing to see that the one is in the foreground and that his mirrored reflection is the subject of the photograph.
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