wiretap at Brave New Filmshttp://bravenewfilms.org/topics/wiretap2008-11-26T08:44:55ZThe Daily Left - October 14th, 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/57349-the-daily-left-october-14th-20082008-11-26T08:44:55ZGoleft TV
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<p>Senate to Re-Investigate Warrantless Wiretapping; Judge Rules Michigan Voter Purge Illegal; Palin Mistakes Supporters for Protestors; Bush Unveils Revamped Bailout Details; World Markets Rally; Palin's Future Son-in-Law Didn't Register to Vote; Cartoon by Matt Filipowicz</p>
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The Raw Roundup - October 11th, 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/57333-the-raw-roundup-october-11th-20082008-11-25T10:46:15ZGoleft TV
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<p>NSA Agents Admit Spying on Americans' Private Calls; Bush Admin Tried to Create Gitmo Inside The US; McCain Connections Coming Back to Haunt Him; McCain Refers To Americans As 'My Fellow Prisoners'</p>
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The Daily Left - October 10th, 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/56849-the-daily-left-october-10th-20082008-11-21T08:46:34ZGoleft TV
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<p>McCain's Involvement With Iran-Contra Affair Becomes Known; Red States Turning Blue; Environmental Crisis More Costly Than Economic Crisis; Palin Issues Report Clearing Herself of Wrongdoing; Officials Suggest NSA Spied on Soldiers' Private Phone Calls; Hispanics Turn Their Backs on McCain, GOP; Cartoon by Matt Filipowicz</p>
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Ted Stevens Wiretappedhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/47558-ted-stevens-wiretapped2008-10-28T09:29:37Zrustygb
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<p>Exclusive audio/footage of call between Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska and wealthy oil executive captured by FBI wiretap.</p>
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Afshin Rattansi on telephone and email bugging in the U.S.http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/47084-afshin-rattansi-on-telephone-and-email-bugging-in-the-u-s2008-10-28T03:30:13Zrattansifan
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<p>Afshin Rattansi, in Iran, examines the secret congressional session - there have only been eight in more than a century and a half - as President Bush vetos a House Bill to make telephone companies liable for illegal bugging of email and telephone calls.</p>
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Spies for Hire, US pays Carlyle Group to spy-2/3http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/39364-spies-for-hire-us-pays-carlyle-group-to-spy-2-32008-10-19T21:30:07ZI Want Democracy Now
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<p>Spies for Hire: Carlyle Group to Become Owner of "One of America's Largest Private Intelligence Armies"</p>
<p>The secretive investment fund the Carlyle Group is in the process of buying part of Booz Allen Hamiliton, the major military and intelligence contractor. We speak with investigative journalist Tim Shorrock, author of the new book Spies for Hire: The Secret World of Intelligence Outsourcing. [includes rush transcript]</p>
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Spies for Hire, US pays Carlyle Group to spy-1/3http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/39365-spies-for-hire-us-pays-carlyle-group-to-spy-1-32008-10-19T21:30:08ZI Want Democracy Now
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<p>Spies for Hire: Carlyle Group to Become Owner of "One of America's Largest Private Intelligence Armies"</p>
<p>The secretive investment fund the Carlyle Group is in the process of buying part of Booz Allen Hamiliton, the major military and intelligence contractor. We speak with investigative journalist Tim Shorrock, author of the new book Spies for Hire: The Secret World of Intelligence Outsourcing. [includes rush transcript]</p>
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Spies for Hire, US pays Carlyle Group to spy-3/3http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/39363-spies-for-hire-us-pays-carlyle-group-to-spy-3-32008-10-20T21:30:44ZI Want Democracy Now
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<p>Spies for Hire: Carlyle Group to Become Owner of "One of America's Largest Private Intelligence Armies"</p>
<p>The secretive investment fund the Carlyle Group is in the process of buying part of Booz Allen Hamiliton, the major military and intelligence contractor. We speak with investigative journalist Tim Shorrock, author of the new book Spies for Hire: The Secret World of Intelligence Outsourcing. [includes rush transcript]</p>
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Episode #8: The Ol' Wiretap Dance (10/14/07)http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38298-episode-8-the-ol-wiretap-dance-10-14-072008-12-04T10:27:36Zorwelloptimist
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<p>Congress promised to fix the wiretappng law. So why are they making it worse?</p>
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Episode 14: A Visit from St. Dick (12/20/07)http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38292-episode-14-a-visit-from-st-dick-12-20-072008-12-04T10:27:36Zorwelloptimist
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<p>Our first gala holiday special! A tribute to the man who symbolizes the special warmth, joy, and magic of the holiday season -- Dick Cheney.</p>
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Hillary Clinton In Therapy Over Delegate Count (audio)http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/36193-hillary-clinton-in-therapy-over-delegate-count-audio2008-12-04T10:43:12ZThatHillaryShow
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<p>Audio recording of the Senator in session with therapist, Cheeprak, discussing just how many delegates it takes to win a Democratic race.</p>
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Nancy Boyda Fights FISA Lieshttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/32900-nancy-boyda-fights-fisa-lies2008-12-04T10:50:30Zalicescheshirecat
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<p>From her speech at the KSDP convention titled "Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics"</p>
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Headzup: Paying The F.I.S.A. Phone Billhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/24595-headzup-paying-the-f-i-s-a-phone-bill2008-10-18T09:30:12Zheadzup
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<p>President Bush is asked about wiretaps being cut off by the telecom companies, because the government didn't pay it's phone bill.</p>
<p>Read more about it here--
<br />http://www.rawstory.com/news/mochila/FBI_wiretaps_dropped_due_to_unpaid__01102008.html</p>
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Headzup- "After" 9-11http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/16645-headzup-after-9-112008-10-23T03:32:00Zheadzup
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<p>President Bush discusses why the telecom companies deserve retroactive immunity for helping Bush illegally spy on Americans "after" 9-11. </p>
<p>Read about how the program began before 9-11 here--
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Fox News Helps Bush Hide Scope of His New Power to Spy on UShttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/11104-fox-news-helps-bush-hide-scope-of-his-new-power-to-spy-on-us2008-11-23T01:03:01ZLiberalViewer
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<p>Both before and after the Democratic Congress handed the Bush Administration sweeping new spying powers on August 4, Fox News ran stories that misleadingly minimized the scope of those new powers as well as misrepresented the protections lost from the old law. To prove my point, I use Fox News "Special Report with Brit Hume" clips from August 3, 6, and 19, 2007.</p>
<p>I also used a short clip from an August 7 segment of "The Colbert Report" that is available in full on the Comedy Central website at: <a href="http://www.comedycentral.com/motherload/index.jhtml?ml_video=90951">www.comedycentral.com</a> </p>
<p>The old version of the FISA law to which I refer in my video is available online at: <a href="http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/50/1801.html">www4.law.cornell.edu</a> </p>
<p>And, the new version of the FISA law to which I refer in my video is available online at: <a href="http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:s1927enr.txt.pdf">frwebgate.access.gpo.gov</a> </p>
<p>Also, you can see the ACLU ad campaign to which I refer that criticized the deal between the Democratic Congress and the Bush Administration at: <a href="http://action.aclu.org/site/DocServer/BAAAD_ad.pdf?docID=1541">action.aclu.org</a> </p>
<p>And, finally, this video qualifies as one of DOZENS of examples on my FOX NEWS BIAS playlist at: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=A3BD2524FE99BD4D">www.youtube.com</a> </p>
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Bush's Immoral, Illegal Incarcerations Rebuked Again!http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/11039-bush-s-immoral-illegal-incarcerations-rebuked-again2008-01-12T20:16:33ZJohn Ehrenfeld
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<p><p class="ap-story-p">I remember when this country was admired and a shining beacon of justice for all the world. When we didn't eviscerate the constitution based on fear and a fake war on terror that doesn't exist. When we didn't torture, wiretap, kidnap, murder and imprison people without charges or an attorney. </p><p class="ap-story-p">According to the Associated Press: today; </p><p class="ap-story-p">Twenty retired federal judges, two rear admirals and a Marine general joined 383 current or former members of the European and British parliaments on Friday in <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070824/ap_on_go_ot/terror_appeals_court_3">urging</a> the Supreme Court to grant detainees at Guantanamo Bay full access to the U.S. court system.</p><p class="ap-story-p">The 383 European politicians of divergent political views said it is important that even when faced with the threat of international terrorism, all states, including the United States, comply with the standards set by international humanitarian law and human rights law by granting full court access.</p><p class="ap-story-p">"The treatment of petitioners currently falls short of these standards," the European diplomats said. </p></p>
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Headzup: Gonzo's New Powershttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/9644-headzup-gonzo-s-new-powers2008-10-26T03:29:28Zheadzup
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<p><p>Alberto Gonzales has been granted new powers. Yes, that Alberto Gonzales. </p><p>Download daily Catch and Release Comedy™ political cartoons to your mobile phone or iPod at <a href="http://www.headzup.tv">www.headzup.tv</a> </p></p>
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Headzup: Bush Needs F.I.S.A. NOW!!!http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/9287-headzup-bush-needs-f-i-s-a-now2008-10-14T11:16:05Zheadzup
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<p><p>Since the judicial branch has found his warrentless wiretapping illegal, President Bush needs F.I.S.A. updated now! And he won't let congress leave until they do. </p><p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070803/ap_on_go_pr_wh/terrorism_surveillance;_ylt=ArfZv38XYDEpSrxThOqWJ7Ws0NUE">Read more here--</a> </p><p> Download daily Catch and Release Comedy™ political cartoons to your mobile phone or iPod at <a href="http://www.headzup.tv">www.headzup.tv</a> </p></p>
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The Unclassifed Media Project #2http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/8563-the-unclassifed-media-project-22008-12-04T10:47:24ZGroover
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<p>A rock-and-roll news reel for perilous times. Focuses on presidential power, the difference between democracy and despotism, and the US Constitution. To take action, post a comment or view more media projects, visit www.unclassifiedmedia.blogspot.com.</p>
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John Podesta on CNN's "Broken Government" Serieshttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/4449-john-podesta-on-cnn-s-broken-government-series2008-10-15T21:29:55Zseeprogress
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<p>Center for American Progress CEO John Podesta comments on executive power in JOhn King's "Broken Government" documentary for CNN</p>
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Good Intelligence Requires an Active Congresshttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/4349-good-intelligence-requires-an-active-congress2008-10-15T21:30:41Zseeprogress
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<p>Center for American Progress Senior Fellow Denis McDonough explains the critical oversight role the Congress plays in US intelligence gathering, a role he maintains the Congress has largely ignored. As the Center for American Progress noted in a comprehensive report published earlier this year "No Mere Oversight: Congressional Oversight of Intelligence is Broken" partisan politics has recently crippled the ability of Congress to ensure that the U.S. Intelligence Community is operating effectively and efficiently. Efforts to avoid discussion of recent U.S. intelligence failures in Iraq and now Iran leave our country today without the proper oversight of intelligence that is critical to our national security</p>
<p>To learn more about Denis's work on Congressional Oversight of Intelligence please see:
<br />http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2006/12/intelligence.html</p>
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<p>http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2006/12/intelligence_oversight.html</p>
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