No End in Sight

The entire US has gone wonky over the scandals breaking through the government. Even Conservatives are acting stupid.I guess you can call them conservatives, because I'm not convinced. Mitch McConnell has spent a lot of time telling us to calm down because the NSA program to scarf up meta data from sources is "legal." If I could look him in the eye, I'd say, "b.s., Mitch, whether it is or it's not, it's still a huge invasion of privacy. Let them look at YOUR meta data and see what it tells us." Oh, wait, I'm pretty sure they've already done that. Which is why he's talking, talking, talking, trying to dig himself out of some surveillance hole.

Meta Data is computer-speak for content information. Where was the information created (location of the computer), the purpose of the information, how was it created, who created it, and when. Personally I have no problem with targeting such data with probable cause behind it. I have a screaming LOUD objection to blanket dragnets for that information. Especially when the government is so deeply hostile to Christianity and Conservatives. They appear to be more interested in labeling us as dangerous while ignoring the danger from Islamic extremists. The mining of information from Tea-Party activists, conservatives, churches, etc instead of looking at the radical muslims among us is just plain stupid. It's no different than the FBI targeting Martin Luther King's activities in the 60's. Misplaced intentions are deadly. I have noted this morning that the ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the NSA- I say good for them. Sic 'em.

The concept of "Probable Cause" was written by our founding fathers because they knew that in the hands of a rogue government, people would begin to target political or religious opponents. They experienced it in England prior to coming to the United States. Without that check in place, a tyrannical government goes too far. It operates in total power and control rather than justice and liberty. Oh, and speaking of, I see this morning from a Conservative website that some producer is accusing Mr O of threatening Chelsea Clinton to make Bill Clinton back down from something he said. Doesn't surprise me. People who love their power can make all sorts of bad things happen in an attempt to keep that power. Even the left is not united, contrary to public views, as their "unity" is based on some self-serving agenda.

There appears to be no end in sight of the scandals, the out of control government garbage that keeps us all up at night. We only have one hope. His Name is above every other name, including Mr.O. Peace, safety, rest, and hope are found in Him. His Name is Jesus.