House Walks Out On America

Hey folks,

Happy Sunday to you. I am writing this Saturday 021608, 11:52pm, while watching the clock tick. in just eight minutes, make that seven, the FISA law expires. The protections you have had are gone. The tools that those in charge of keep us safe, GONE. The ways we monitor terrorist bent on destroying us and killing Americas will be gone. The US House of Representatives? GONE. That's right folks, I think Pelosi is going to a wedding tomorrow or something and the rest are off for the next ten days. At the time of war, in the midst of trying to prevent further attacks, the House walked out on America.

The Senate came together and worked with the President to ensure that this law did not expire. They sent it to the House who had plenty of time to pass it, they chose to play political games. Then they chose to leave for vacation. At the time they decided to hold votes on stupidity that had nothing to do with keeping America safe, the Republicans walked out. {Two minutes to go.} At that time, House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) issued the following statement

“I am amazed that while Democrats are eagerly taking political potshots at White House employees, including one who left over a year ago, they refuse to consider bipartisan legislation to safeguard our nation. Taking up these contempt citations with only two days until a critical intelligence law expires is as poorly timed as it is poorly reasoned, and it demonstrates the Democrats' cavalier approach to national security. That is why Republicans walked off the floor this afternoon, refusing to be a pawn in their game of political chess.

If we do not act by Saturday, a gaping loophole will again reopen in FISA. Yet, Democratic leaders are arguing we do not need a long-term FISA fix because on-going surveillance can last for up to a year. In making that judgment, Democrats appear to be relying on intelligence dispatches that aren't available to anyone else. Because that's the only way they can responsibly suggest there won't be any new terrorist threats beyond Saturday. That's a gamble Republicans are not willing to take.

The Senate got the job done earlier this week by passing bipartisan legislation that protects our country and the companies that helped track terrorists following September 11th. President Bush is willing to stay in town to get the job done. Republicans in the House are willing to stay in town to get the job done. The failure to act by Saturday will rest solely on the House Democrats' shoulders -- and no one else's. That is a failure they will have to explain to the American people.”

TIME: 12:01am Sunday 021708. The Law expired. Because the House walked out on America.

Now Yesterday, in the President's Radio Address, President Bush said this.

"Some congressional leaders claim that this will not affect our security. They are wrong. Because Congress failed to act, it will be harder for our government to keep you safe from terrorist attack. At midnight, the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence will be stripped of their power to authorize new surveillance against terrorist threats abroad. This means that as terrorists change their tactics to avoid our surveillance, we may not have the tools we need to continue tracking them -- and we may lose a vital lead that could prevent an attack on America.

In addition, Congress has put intelligence activities at risk even when the terrorists don't change tactics. By failing to act, Congress has created a question about whether private sector companies who assist in our efforts to defend you from the terrorists could be sued for doing the right thing. Now, these companies will be increasingly reluctant to provide this vital cooperation, because of their uncertainty about the law and fear of being sued by class-action trial lawyers."

We KNOW why. They were paid off by the trial lawyers. MILLIONS of dollars to Democrats and some of their causes. They sold out the safety of America for the almighty dollar. THEY have blood on their hands. They again showed us that they are nothing more than traitors that do NOT care about this country. THEY FAILED AGAIN to do their job and help keep America safe.

"House leaders have no excuse for this failure. They knew all along that this deadline was approaching, because they set it themselves. My administration will take every step within our power to minimize the damage caused by the House's irresponsible behavior. Yet it is still urgent that Congress act. The Senate has shown the way by approving a good, bipartisan bill. The House must pass that bill as soon as they return to Washington from their latest recess."

They have no excuses whatsoever. THEY are guilty. They are responsible. They are the ones that put you and I in danger. WAKE UP AMERICA! See these Traitors for who they are. Useless, do nothing, America hating, obsessed and sick people. They have no clue. They need to go. PERIOD!

"At this moment, somewhere in the world, terrorists are planning a new attack on America. And Congress has no higher responsibility than ensuring we have the tools to stop them."

The blood will be on their hands, because they failed to do so.

Now I'm sure that when they come back, they will get to work on this. If they can get the provision that protects the telecommunication companies from being sued by those that paid them off to do so, they will most likely pass it. But we already know who and what these lame duck LWL leaders are all about. We already know that they need to go. These that put money and political gain ahead of the safety and security of this country. And it IS, just that simple.
Peter