We’re being told that there’s not time for debate, no time for dissent, no time for freedom. Is this the America you want for you and your kids? Is there anyone in the Senate besides Rand Paul that hasn’t sold us out?
Breakdown of House Roll Call Vote to Concur to Extend Patriot Act, May 26, 2001.
Several of Paul’s Amendments appear to have failed, with 2 still up for vote. Details at Opencongress.org: Paul gets two amendment votes, but the PATRIOT Act spy powers will remain largely unaffected
More details on Rand Paul’s website and at Daily Paul: SENATE FLOOR: Paul Amendments Tabled.
Essentially it appears that Harry Reid’s fearmongering and anti 4th Amendment rhetoric has all but won over Congress. See video of Rand Paul’s response to Reid’s childish remarks below:
Senator Rand Paul on Patriot Act Amendments
In related news, Alex Jones calls for Protest at Texas Capitol over TSA bill:
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