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I assume a shitload of you are ready for the Patriot Act part 2 now! How soon we forget! nt (Original Post) Logical Nov 2015 OP
Not ready but generally expecting it. I have a feeling opposition is going to have a bit more Ed Suspicious Nov 2015 #1
I'm not even ready for Part 1. hobbit709 Nov 2015 #2
In solidarity for our renewed war effort it will be called... Atman Nov 2015 #3
I've been thinking about this. Renew Deal Nov 2015 #4
So true, and many will agree! nt Logical Nov 2015 #6
Several seem to be jones-ing for another war or wars like Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq. merrily Nov 2015 #5
You were correct... Renew Deal Nov 2015 #7
Count me out. Why watch the sequel to a bad movie? Throd Nov 2015 #8

Ed Suspicious

(8,879 posts)
1. Not ready but generally expecting it. I have a feeling opposition is going to have a bit more
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 04:32 PM
Nov 2015

traction this time, however.

Atman

(31,464 posts)
3. In solidarity for our renewed war effort it will be called...
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 04:34 PM
Nov 2015

"Le Patriot Act."

Oh, and don't forget to order a side of Freedom Fries with your compassion. They're da bomb!

Renew Deal

(81,861 posts)
4. I've been thinking about this.
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 04:34 PM
Nov 2015

And I think it can happen, especially if something happens in the US. The supporters of surveillance will say that we were safe while the Patriot Act was in place. They will make the argument that those not "up to something" have nothing to worry about, etc.

merrily

(45,251 posts)
5. Several seem to be jones-ing for another war or wars like Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Mon Nov 16, 2015, 04:40 PM
Nov 2015

How many nations? I imagine they'd say "As many it takes," whatever the eff that means when discussing wars like Afghanistan.

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