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I saw that Congress extended the PATRIOT Act.

No substantive changes. No added protections or checks against abuse.

Nada.

I have to admit I'm a bit surprised. I really thought the Dems might step up and show some kind of moral compass. I really hoped the "Yes, we can" administration might not buy into the paranoid, fascist bullshit that is at the root of legislation like this.

I guess I wasn't as cynical as I thought I was.

Thanks so much, Democratic Party, for showing how much better you are than the Repugnican Party. At least they step up and stand by their ideals, as abhorrent as many of their stances are.

Glad I voted for you jackasses. Makes me feel real good about the future.

Assholes.