Bush on Illegal Spying

On a new marketing push for illegal spying, Bush made another ridiculous defense.

``If I want to break the law, why was I briefing members of Congress?'' Bush asked. The eavesdropping has been vetted by Justice Department lawyers, he said, adding, ``I'm mindful of your civil liberties.''

Now, consider that he only informed selected members of congress. And they weren't permitted to tell anyone about the program. That means releasing the info is treason. That’s not congressional approval.

The civil liberties part; you can't blame him for not understanding the civil liberties, or more appropriately, undeniable rights. But how could you blame him, it's writing from the 1700's! It’s hard reading!

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Who besides a lawyer could decipher that? He’s an MBA, not some fancy lawyer! For a more in debth look, check out the story on Daily Kos.