The Washington Post reports that the government

of the United States will spend over $50 billion in 2007 for

spooks who work for the CIA, DIA, FBI, NSA, and BIR.

Happy Halloween, Everybody!

“When I finally got my hands on the Fourth Amendment, Senator Durbin, I tore it limb from limb!”

Gloaming for Gonzo?

Picture of NSA Engaged in Warrantless Wiretapping

Asks Fred Hiatt, editorial page editor of the Washington Post,

"Why is it only now that the disturbing story of the Bush

administration's willingness to override the legal advice of its

own Justice Department is emerging?" Why, Fred? Because

it's difficult to see what's going on when you're always in

President Bush's back pocket.