The economy and government eaves-dropping

-So, we're in a recession, (at least I think so, according to the definition of recession), and we have no idea how to get out. Bush pushed through this stimulus package which will not reverse the effects of printing money at will and over flooding the market with worthless, fiat money. And it also won't fix the effect of an overvalued dollar that was bound to tank at some point.

-Bush says he is concerned about people not having jobs. I doubt this seriously, because if he was, he wouldn't be pushing through free trade agreements with Chile, which will take more jobs away from hard working Americans. I mean, do what you will, but at least be honest about screwing over your constituents.

-And what about this Spy Legislation Bush is trying to pass a law that exempts telecommunications companies from lawsuits for cooperating with government wire-taps and expand the ability for the government to spy on "terrorists." Two things here, one: What constitutes a terrorist? Well, H.R. 1955 expands it to include violence by a group or individual within the United States to coerce the U.S. government, the civilian population, or a segment thereof in furtherance of political or social objectives. This may sound innocent, but it is furthering the slippery slope that we started with the Patriot Act that allows the government to spy and punish dissenters.

This new law exempts telecoms from lawsuits, as a result. This is a travesty to the American people. These companies, I'm sure, made a good chunk of money form the government to allow them to do this. Another instance of Big Corporations in bed with the government. I'm appalled that politicians would consider this as viable. The House didn't let the bill pass as was, which would retro act this law, but they still passed it. I think they should pass a law that fines Telecoms for cooperating with the government to spy on its citizens. Naturally, this won't happen, because the people don't mean anything to most of the government. (sigh)

It reminds me of a quote: "Any people who gives up a little freedom for a little security loses both." I forgot who said it.