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@Fixitguy8 @RepThomasMassie That's my point! The defense can claim "it was obtained in a way that violates someone’s constitutional rights" (that's why they changed the law? right?) and all that evidence can be thrown out... especially by a biased or compromised judge who can work in the grey areas.

@Canuk_ExPat @RepThomasMassie Yes it would still be admissible because the law was in place when the crime occurred. But if it was obtained in a way that violates someone’s constitutional rights like they did trump then it shouldn’t be able to be used. The problem is it’s been abused and it will continue

Charlie Kirk was on the right side of FISA!

@Fixitguy8 @RepThomasMassie Yes it does... but it isn't perfect and isn't capable of managing all contingencies. Ideological purity is a noble thing, but simply can't (or hasn't proven to be able) to defend the Republic from threats from within the system itself. Look where we are!!!

@Canuk_ExPat @RepThomasMassie Well if you’re willing to violate people’s constitutional rights to do law enforcement then that’s an even bigger problem. The constitution exists to prevent exactly that from happening

@Fixitguy8 @RepThomasMassie Really? "legal means"? That is laughable since "exceptions" have been made in wartime all across the legal system. Also, the legal system is easily "gamed" by installing corrupt and/or compromised judges in strategic places. Lawfare. The legal system is highly compromised.

@Canuk_ExPat @RepThomasMassie Renewing it just like there has been every time it’s come up. There’s no national security threat that can’t be dealt with through legal means.

@Fixitguy8 @RepThomasMassie If the swamp isn't drained, more unconstitutional laws will inevitably follow... historical precedent here. People can now gloat about "killing FISA" while more laws are enacted or abuses are simply done "under the radar". This was political theatre, period.

@Canuk_ExPat @RepThomasMassie So we can temporarily violate the Constitution? That’s not how the Constitution works. The excuse of national security is laughable and is how we got the illegal patriot act that is permanent. And next time they need to renew it there will be another reason or crisis to justify

@Fixitguy8 @RepThomasMassie You have ignored my reasoning. I agree with you but there actually is (IMO) a short term need for the status quo. If the swamp can be purged, I believe that the process of removing unconstitutional legislation will happen. There is a silent war going on right now and FISA helps.

@RoKhanna This is a tough one for emotional and ideological decision makers to understand, but the swamp is only protecting itself here... anyone who thinks this is some sort of win for "democracy" or "the Constitution" does not understand the short term ramifications here.

We just defeated Johnson's efforts to sneak through a 5 year FISA authorization tonight. Now, they will have to fight in daylight tomorrow!

@nicksortor @timburchett @laurenboebert @RepThomasMassie The swamp is protecting itself... not a win in the battle against the deep state... but it is a win for "constitutionality". Pick your poison.

🚨 JUST IN—IT’S OFFICIAL: Conservatives have BLOCKED an attempt to RAM THROUGH a 5 year extension of FISA in the dead of night, extending it by only 2 weeks @timburchett, @laurenboebert, and @RepThomasMassie are out here celebrating a win against the deep state 🇺🇸🔥 “They try to bring us in all these classified briefings and tell us how DANGEROUS it is to have warrants to spy on American citizens. The briefing that we're never going to get is, ‘hi, our agency has been given TOO MUCH power by Congress!” — Rep. Boebert — Asked about how this current FISA bill relates to the powers used to spy on President Trump’s campaign, Massie said: “Today, I went in the SCIF and saw two TOP SECRET documents that showed this program is getting worse—NOT better!” When I asked how extending FISA impacts everyday Americans, Massie replied: “If you get on the government's naughty list—regardless of who is in the White House—they could put your name in this, find things about you, and then go recreate ANOTHER evidence trail to discover that because they're NEVER going to say they used FISA.” — When I asked Burchett what he thinks of FISA, and if it’s used to spy on aliens, he said: “I don’t believe in FISA. The only reason aliens don’t come down here is because there IS not intelligent life.” 🤣🔥

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@WendyGT33 @MikeNellis @Leslieannscott Unless you can still use it for leverage.

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Donald Trump just called the Epstein survivors “victims or whatever” and then lied about them not being willing to go under oath. Completely disgusting. And by the way, when is Trump going to go under oath himself?

@Fixitguy8 @RepThomasMassie Maybe Im incorrect but would evidence aquired by the current FISA format be admissible in court if the law is changed? My guess is no. Example.. if election fraud evidence from 2020 was gathered via FISA, would it be admissible if FISA changed methods? Just guessin

@Canuk_ExPat @RepThomasMassie We don’t get to pick and choose who is protected by the constitution. Every American citizen is protected by the constitution whether they are bad people or not

@Fixitguy8 @RepThomasMassie I agree... but my position on temporary continuation is the same. There are many "unconstitutional" laws that need addressing that dont affect current natuonal security

@Canuk_ExPat @RepThomasMassie That’s how we always wind up with unconstitutional laws like the patriot act. It would be like the democrats saying we’re only going to take the guns from trump supporters because they agreed with Jan 6th or any other made up boogeyman

@govt_corrupt The importance of Canada to the globalists cannot be understated... Canada MUST NOT turn "populist" and join the USA or the game is over for them. They NEED Canada to be a globalist stronghold (failed state) that borders the USA... Tactical and strategic interests.

It seems Canada, the UK and Australia are in a 3 way race to the bottom. I don't know about you, but my money is on Canada.

@govt_corrupt Yes sir.. For a fact... #1 in the world for migration

@govt_corrupt Agreed

@WSJ No proof of that yet... just another MSM scare piece.

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@Fixitguy8 @RepThomasMassie I agree it should never have been allowed.. but here we are... it has been used maliciously for decades as a force multiplier to further decrade the rule of law in the USA. Without it, the bad guys are going to be much more difficult to stop.

@Canuk_ExPat @RepThomasMassie The fuck it does. It needs to be eliminated now. It should have never been allowed to begin with. I’m not willing to sacrifice my rights for anyone or any justification

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SEN. HAWLEY: Right now, members of Congress can be convicted of sexual abuse and still receive their pension. I’m introducing legislation to end that.