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Thanks for that, SMJ (none / 0) (#31)
by FoxholeAtheist on Wed Apr 02, 2008 at 12:20:48 AM EST
I was, more specifically, asking whether it would be feasible/effective for the ABA to support this recommendation made by Marty Lederman at Balkanization:

"I think Congress should strongly consider NOT CONSIDERING ANY ADMINISTRATION LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS UNTIL ALL OF THE MEMOS HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED AND (APPROPRIATELY) REPUDIATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE."

(emphasis in original)

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I think the House (1.00 / 0) (#54)
by jimakaPPJ on Wed Apr 02, 2008 at 08:34:57 AM EST
is already doing this.

See Pelosi's stand on the much needed FISA bill which, btw, has been passed by the Demo controlled Senate.

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They could (none / 0) (#33)
by SantaMonicaJoe on Wed Apr 02, 2008 at 12:26:01 AM EST
but it's really up to Leahy and Waxman.

My point was the ABA has gone on the record already. Logistically, they would have to meet and vote on it, and it would have to be during their national convention.

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Leahy & Waxman have to be motivated by (none / 0) (#41)
by FoxholeAtheist on Wed Apr 02, 2008 at 12:48:57 AM EST
public outrage. However, the general public doesn't do large-scale outrage much anymore.

I imagine it would have some impact if the ABA supported something like Marty Lederman's recommendation (as quoted in my first post).

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Waxman is my congressman (5.00 / 3) (#42)
by SantaMonicaJoe on Wed Apr 02, 2008 at 12:53:21 AM EST
he's motivated. So many scandals. So little time.


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just a psotscript (none / 0) (#45)
by SantaMonicaJoe on Wed Apr 02, 2008 at 12:55:14 AM EST
really don't want to get your hopes up on blocking all legislation.

It's an election year.

It will be up to Waxman and Leahy to plodge it through committee.

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