Just when you think the Bush nightmare can't possibly get any worse. . . Just when you think you've heard more than you ever wanted to hear to confirm your suspicion that the Bushies are stark raving mad, along comes yet more shock and awe to your civil liberties.
Reportedly, U.S. News & World Report is about to help you take your worst fears to the next level.
Georgia10 reports:
Yesterday, mcjoan wrote about a U.S. News report to be posted this evening that reveals the Bush administration claimed to have the inherent authority to bust into your house and, to quote Arlen Specter, "do whatever the hell it wants." It is unclear whether such warrantless invasions of American homes occurred; the article apparently reports that the FBI and others strenuously objected to the administration's claim of plenary authority. The revelation that President Bush argued he has the authority to storm into our most private and protected environments--and to seize what he wants--is nothing short of breathtakingly shocking.
Raw Story has the press release from U.S. News & World Report.
Crooks and Liars has the video of Keith Olbermann's report.
Oh, and, umm, remember this?
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.--Fourth Amendment, Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution
Talkleft has more.
Bush Constitution Fourth Amendment Miserable Failure Worst President Ever
