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America’s Presidential Savior Complex
I read with interest Professor Larry Lesig’s recent Huffington Post piece announcing his exploratory “Presidency as referendum” initiative…
Patrick G Eddington
Past: CIA analyst, House senior policy advisor, USAR officer. Present: Think tank guy, dog dad. Always: Author, writer, researcher, Bill of Rights defender, 21st century Anti-Federalist.
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So you want to start a political party for people under 35 who have these core beliefs.
Successful political movements have usually been built around good core ideas, not delimited by something like age. Call it the American…
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CISA: A Bonanza…For Lawyers and Spin Doctors
There is a very interesting article out today in IT World that’s worth reading if you want to get a sense of who really stands to benefit…
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In Memoriam: Dr. Keith de la Cruz
I saw him less than two weeks ago. My Border Collie/Springer Spaniel mix, Jib, was having some GI issues. Keith was his usual self — funny…
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“Countering Violent Extremism”: Code Phrase for More Big Brother?
This week, the House Committee on Homeland Security will consider the “Countering Violent Extremism Act”, offered by the committee…
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American “Exceptionalism” and Historical Whitewashing
Retired Army General Anthony Taguba has an interesting family history piece out today that was clearly written as a celebration of the best…
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Happy “Snowden Day”
It all began two years ago today
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Is the PATRIOT Act Dead? Not Even Close
Misleading Press Coverage on Senate Votes Omits Key Facts
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PATRIOT Act Oversight and Other Surveillance Oxymorons
On May 21, 2015, the Department of Justice Inspector General publicly released a long-overdue report on the FBI’s compliance with PATRIOT…
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Surveillance Reform: Misleading Headlines, Uncertain Prospects
The day after Congress enacts what is touted as major legislation, it’s always a fun exercise to compare the headlines with the reality…
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The Surveillance-Legislative Complex Takes A Fresh Hit
Metadata Program Illegal, Appeals Court Says
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Surveillance Reform: Our Undemocratic House
If you just relied on the headlines on the coverage of the House Judiciary Committee’s action yesterday on the USA Freedom Act, you’d think…