I was wondering what John Edwards was saying about telecome

midnight

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Fri Jun-20-08 11:20 PM
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I was wondering what John Edwards was saying about telecome

immunity. I just don't feel right about this.

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asdjrocky

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Sat Jun-21-08 05:25 PM
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1. Haven't heard a statement yet.

If I find one, I'll be sure to post it.

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benny05

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Sat Jun-21-08 08:22 PM
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2. From Jan 24, 2008

Today, Senator John Edwards released the following statement urging Senate Democrats to filibuster the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA):

"In Washington today, telecom lobbyists have launched a full-court press to win retroactive immunity for their illegal eavesdropping on American citizens. Granting retroactive immunity will let corporate law-breakers off the hook and hamstring efforts to learn the truth about Bush's illegal spying program.

"It's time for Senate Democrats to show a little backbone and stand up to George W. Bush and the corporate lobbyists. They should do everything in their power -- including joining Senator Dodd's efforts to filibuster this legislation -- to stop retroactive immunity. The Constitution should not be for sale at any price."

http://www.johnedwards.com/news/press-releases/20080124-fisa/

This is amongst the ever growing reasons why I don't want JRE on the ticket with Obama.

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midnight

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Thu Jun-26-08 11:48 AM
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5. benny I don't want to read to much into your last statement,

but why would you not want John on the ticket?

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spooky3

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Thu Jun-26-08 12:18 PM
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6. thanks, benny05.

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Plucketeer

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Sat Jun-21-08 08:55 PM
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3. I think it's reasonable to assume how he feels about it.

It's likely just one more reason he was purposely ignored in the primaries. :evilfrown:

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SammyWinstonJack

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Sun Jun-22-08 01:24 PM
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4. Yes, can't have a candidate that will actually stand up to the corporat PTB and hold them accountabl

now can we? x(

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midnight

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Fri Jun-27-08 08:58 PM
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7. I still cannot find any hope with the dealings in the Senate and

with our Presidental candidate. I wish there was something that would change.

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midnight

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Sun Jun-29-08 11:35 AM
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8. I just popped in to see if there are any signs of change, and

under my original message:
I was wondering what John Edwards was saying about telecome immunity. The poster under mine today writes: we are screwed. That does seem to be what John Edwards might be saying.

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