[Cboldt]

I was watching Feingold earlier and trying to decide what he was up to. I believe he is to speak at 11. I suppose he will tell us why the Patriot Act is evil.

I didn't listen to him this morning. Must have been preoccupied with work or soemthing. I'll try to keep an ear on what he says, but would not be surprised if he backs down from his objection to even taking up debate.

I've never seen a cloture motion filed for the purpose of taking up debate. I wonder how many times this has happened?

[Cboldt]

He's correct that diminishing "the wall" between foreign intelligence and criminal prosecution does not depend on the Patriot Act.

AFAIK, Feingold is the only Senator still in opposition. I still haven't wrapped my brain around the details of his objections.