Justice and FBI abuse powers granted under the so-called "Patriot" Act. The former Nixonians in the 1600 Crew are partying tonight. They have their revenge. A muzzled and meek press corps, a supreme court of fools and all the law enforcement they can eat. No, wait. There's Son of Patriot, the Sequel. .

Tim Edgar, legislative counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union, said the report confirms fears that Justice and the FBI would abuse some of their new powers. "Many of these terrorism powers were actually being asked for as a way of increasing the government's authority in other areas," Edgar said.

I'd thank Ralph again, but I honestly don't think even he saw this coming. We are losing our country to the fear-mongers, led by the Reichmarshall Ashcroft and his minions. I wonder what happens when they discover bloggers?