But what Ashcroft is pulling ain't no joke.
By Amy Goldstein
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, June 18, 2004; Page A11
The FBI asked the Justice Department last fall to seek permission from a secret federal court to use the most controversial provision of the USA Patriot Act, four weeks after Attorney General John D. Ashcroft said that part of the law had never been used, according to government documents disclosed this week.
A one-paragraph memo -- saying the FBI wanted to use the part of the law that allows investigators in terrorism and espionage cases easier access to people's business and library records -- was in a stack of documents the government has released under court order, as debate persists over whether use of the anti-terrorism law violates civil liberties.
So...is he scary because he's dumb or because he's evil? I guess I'm inclined to think he is scary because he is dumb and being manipulated by evil people...but that's just me.
Posted by Pat at June 18, 2004 10:53 AMHammer the SOB Prom. Likely his entire public office record is deplete of valid minority appointment/staff. Don't let up!
Posted by Mr.Murder at June 18, 2004 10:54 PM