Is this proof that Bush is using wiretapping for political purposes?

[Blue_Roses]

FBI Confirms It Planted Bug in Mayor's Office

The FBI has confirmed it planted a concealed listening device in the office of Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street. The agency refuses to say whether the bug was legally or illegally installed.

The bug was found during a routine sweep of Street's office by police. The Democrat is a locked in a bitter rematch against Republican businessman Sam Katz, and the campaign has been marked by charges of threats and race-baiting. Election Day is Nov. 4.

At a meeting with reporters Wednesday, Street said for the second day that he didn't know who bugged his office or why. "I haven't done anything wrong, and I don't know that anybody in my cabinet or in my staff around me has done anything wrong," Street said. Street's campaign suggested the bugging was instigated by the U.S. Justice Department for political reasons.

If the FBI is publicly acknowledging putting a bug in the Mayor's office, we suspect it one that was lawfully obtained. Meaning the correct procedure was followed to get it. But that doesn't mean it will turn out to be legally valid. That takes months for courts to determine.

Why won't the FBI or Justice Department acknowledge a lawful order now? They may believe they are prohibited from disclosing details about it until a Court authorizes them to do so. Here's how it works:

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http://talkleft.com/new_archives/003977.html

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Philadelphia mayor: 'I'm not the target' of investigation

Thursday, October 9, 2003 Posted: 2:01 PM EDT (1801 GMT)

Philadelphia Mayor John Street



(CNN) -- Philadelphia Mayor John Street -- whose office was bugged by the FBI, sources told CNN -- said Thursday that he is not the target of a federal investigation.

The Democratic mayor -- in a tough re-election fight with Republican Sam Katz -- spoke about the bugging incident Thursday with CNN's Bill Hemmer.

STREET: I'm having a great day. I always believe in having great days.

HEMMER: Yes, tell us why this is a great day.

STREET: Well, because I -- it has been confirmed by the U.S. attorney that I'm not the target of any federal investigation and that's very important to me. I've been an elected official now for 24 years and I value my integrity very highly and this speculation about whether or not I'm a target of any federal investigation has caused some concern and to now have that part of this thing cleared up is very important to me.

HEMMER: When did you get that news?

STREET: Well, I got that news late yesterday afternoon, having spoken to a friend and an adviser, Arthur Makadon, who spoke to representatives of the U.S. attorney's office that confirmed that I am not the target of any investigation. I would have preferred that the U.S. attorney or someone from the FBI or somebody else confirmed that a lot earlier, but better late than never.


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Any more doubts that illegal wiretapping is going should be gone now. Amercians need to wake up.

[dave29]

1. It is vitally important we find out how many political opponents of Bushco

had wiretaps placed on them, unknowingly.

[Blue_Roses]

3. it should be a wake-up call

to have their offices scanned

[Supersedeas]

2. maybe he had a book on the watch list

[Blue_Roses]

4. maybe he was running neck-in-neck with a GOP

candidate:sarcasm:

[Ksec]

5. unreal how far weve sunk under the fuerher

maybe the Mayor is one of them there terrists....

[Blue_Roses]

6. nope --they said he wasn't under investigation

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