Greenwald is the go-to man covering Constitutional issues. In this latest post he charges that Obama is a political opportunist with regard to his support for the FISA revamp and gives a tour of what he has found valuable in posts by others. As this is an opionion piece, balance is not his goal. An earlier post analyizes the bill: http://www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald/2008/06/19/telecom/index.html

Glenn Greenwald is always someone who's thoughts I look forward to reading. Here, he frames up the perfect response to Obama's perfidy in accepting the repugnant Hoyer roll-over to the Bush administration on FISA and domestic spying. Thorough, thoughtful, well phrased and organized - thank you, Glenn. Now, if more people would actually read this and reflect upon his thoughts.

Glenn Greenwald shows again how he thoroughly understands and researches FISA and Constitutional rights and the behind the scene negotiations that are occurring on this legislation. The article is well sourced and he provides links to other articles and organizations if the reader would like to find out more and/or take action about the FISA capitulation. He points out difficult truths and reminds us of what the Constitution means and how this act endangers our rights. To trust someone with our rights and give them uncritical devotion is foolish and needs to be said.

Constitutional expert Glenn Greenwald. an uncompromising critic of the Bush Administration, aims harsh rhetoric at Obama for approving the Rockefeller/Hoyer bill that grants broad powers to spy on American citizens. Greenwald criticizes Democratic supporters who accept Obama's about face, saying, " No political leader merits uncritical devotion -- neither when they are running for office nor when they occupy it." As usual, Greenwald's Salon column is dynamic. He adds updates and reference links and occasionally interacts with readers who add hundreds of comments, many of them intelligent contributions.

Mr. Greenwald's articles always make me think and that's how I rate articles is how much each one makes me think and "google" for references and more information. Is FISA viable as is or do we need to "fix" it like the House has voted and the Senate may confirm next week, thereby changing/weakening our Constitution? Is Obama going to support the change and give immunity to the Telecom Companies after saying he would filibuster such action? What does this say about Obama's "Constitutional beliefs?" Mr. Greenwald ask and answers with great depth and breath. I debated on the rating "sources" but Mr. Greenwald has many sources and I await for Sen. Obama's response, a source that is missing from this article.

An article detailing that the FISA compromise bill is not a really a compromise and that just because Obama has decided to support it does not make the bill acceptable (as some claim).

Glenn Greenwald is one of the best commentators around, and can be counted on to defend the Constitution and civil liberties. In this case, I wonder if Greenwald missed a later story that might change his piece. Here it is: Saturday, June 21, 2008 Obama: I'll Fight To Strip Telecom Immunity From FISA Posted by David S Morgan| (CBS/AP) - Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., issued a statement in support of the House's update of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, but said he would try to strip a provision granting immunity to telecommunication companies when the bill comes to a vote in the Senate next week. I saw the earlier (I think) quotation that is the basis of Greenwald's editorializing; until shown otherwise, I will ... More »

Yet another excellent article by Mr. Greenwald. As a Obama supporter, I was very disappointed. Indeed, there is no rhyme or reason for Obama to support this blatanly anti-democracy bill that gives Cheney/Bush almost everything they want on a silver platter! As far as Pelosi and Reid are concered, if I had the druthers, the power I would fire them so fast they're eyeballs would pop out of their pretty little heads. And yes, I'm still voting for Obama, he still head and shoulders above John McSame. But, I'm very disappointed.

It might be good journalism, but it is a sickening story, the worst I have read in a long time, or rather the news about what Obama is doing. What a phony he has turned out to be. This is a Republican bill written by an accursed Republican and supported by a creep like Rockefeller, not to mention the two sleazy Democrats, Hoyer and Pelosi. This changes my entire perception of Obama, but have realized for quite awhile that Pelosi is a cowardly witch and does not deserve to be Speaker. If this bill isn't a CYA one I don't know what it is. Guess I have been pretty naive about Obama and he is just another sleazy pol. He won't get another dime from me, but then I will feel like I am helping that thug McCain win. I think Obama is ... More »

I am an average american citizen, retired, hoping upon hope that the current political course in Washington will change with the forthcoming election. After the "compromise' that I should be "grateful" for, I feel sick to my stomach, numb, and hurt by the deception of the Democratic Party.