TIME, The Water Carrier

Set the meme and the people will follow.

NY-There was a time-say, four years and nine months ago-when news that the government had been gathering up the country's phone records might have been the making of a scandal, or even a constitutional crisis. But although there have been protests from civil libertarians and some criticism on Capitol Hill, early indications suggest the revelation could actually give a political boost to President George W. Bush, reports TIME's Karen Tumulty in the new issue of TIME, on newsstands Monday, May 15th.

A political boost? Come on TIME. Stop putting Repug spin on a horrible situation.

Bushco is tapping your private communications, folks. This isn't politics. This's an assault on your liberty and freedom. Are you having an affair? Want your spouse to know? Trying to cheat on your taxes and asking your attorney how to do it? Discussing your medical condition with your doctor?

You are naked before the government. Are you an exhibitionist?

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