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*Interesting that this seems to be an opposition party thing. I'd love to see Republicans still singing this tune if they get the Presidency back, but we'll see.

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The sooner we stop thinking one party is looking out for us more than the other, the better off we _citizens_ will be.

I think his point is more opposition vs. incumbent than Democrat vs. Republican. Democrats were more against military action until it was their own candidate directing it, Republicans were more for it until it was no longer theirs. If you look at the commonalities between the two parties when they've each been in the same role, it supports your point.

He represents the district I live in. This type of thing is very much him.

I wonder how much this has to do with him defending _freedom_ from the right to be spied on without a warrant vs him wanting the IRS to stop using Stingray's.

There are still exemptions in the proposed bill...granted they are in the FISA court and related to perceived danger related to 'terrorism' or 'organized crime'.

With him, its defending the Constitution. He has stated his motives clearly and often to many sources. He has a reason.tv interview that was pretty good.

Its not an opposition party thing. I have full faith this particular Congressman would introduce this bill regardless of party in the White House. Its more a libertarian leaning part of the party.

Some Republicans will still sing this tune, some won't. There is a bit of a split at the moment.

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