Is anybody paying attention?

"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachment of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations."- James Madison

Wasn't this supposed to have a sunset provision where it ended after a few years?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050722/ap_on_go_co/patriot_act

"In accordance with the principles of double-think it does not matter if the war is not real. For when it is, victory is not possible. The war is not meant to be won, but it is meant to be continuous.”- George Orwell

The strategy used to condition society is war. Gee, I wonder why they held the vote on extending the Patriot Act the day after the attacks on London.

"Why wouldn't anyone want to say the Pledge of Allegiance, unless they detested their own country or were ignorant of its greatness?"- Sean Hannity

"The nationalist not only does not disapprove of atrocities committed by his own side, he has a remarkable capacity for not even hearing about them."- George Orwell