What else needs to be said about last night? Other than BORING, of course. And totally predictable. I didn't see Crash (or Million Dollar Baby for that matter) and I'm wondering if it is at all worthwhile. John and I did see Brokeback Mountain and likely have differing opinions on it. It did have great music, so I'm glad it won for best original score. Jon Stewart was OK as host. I though Chris Rock was funnier last year; apparently the general consensus is that Rock bombed last year. Anyway, thats about it for that.
So about this wiretapping business....Is it really any different than when Clinton had FBI files in the White House? I mean, I'm having a hard time getting worked up about this at all. It just seems to be something common from administration to administration (regardless of party). I can see both sides of the argument (I think) where one (the White House and supporters) claim they have the power already under the Constitution and it is a necessary power to wage war. The other side (contrary to what the conservative pundits would have you believe) is composed of all sorts, including Richard Epstein, who is one of the smartest Constiutionalists/Federalists out there. This side is claiming that the wiretapping power is only available after securing a warrant from a FISA judge. Which is not unreasonable. Anyway, correct me if I'm wrong. But I still don't care all that much about it.
