i guess i’m going to have to do some reading
Cause of, you know, all that unstructured time I have between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00. *
… and Congress might want to as well. You know, that whole “separation of powers” thing.
[I do plan to take it seriously. But, like every serious piece I do here, I take my time and try to do it right. That's why I don't post crap on every local crime -- not that I know any other Kansas blogger who does that, but I've seen others do it -- or feel the need to post on every single story out there. That, and the NSA/FISA story came at a bad time for me personally.]
UPDATE: I just went back and read all the linked-to posts. I went from “what the hell” to 50-50 for “forget it.”
UPDATE: All right, fine! I’m in. I suspect that what I produce will be substantially different from what the people promoting this effort (particularly Greenwald) will produce. That’s supposed to be the point, though; and I suppose it will be the ultimate test of its success.
02.24.2006 @ 14:05
I’d be curious why. Are you worried about my previous posts or the posts other people made? Like I say, this isn’t a partisan thing, and no one but you will control what you write or encourage people to write. I want a discussion, not propaganda, and I specifically want it to be non-partisan and from the roots.
For me, it’s all about that whole “separation of powers” thing, plus the “checks and balances.” It started out as a muddle, but this really cuts to core principles. What should the 4th amendment protect, how much power does the President have, how can Congress regulate the executive? Key questions that deserve a thoughtful debate.
02.24.2006 @ 14:18
You’re right about that, which is what led me to post the second update before I read your comment. I’m in.