FISA Constitutionality Challenged By GITMO Lawers


	FISA Constitutionality Challenged By GITMO Lawers

BartendingBear

8-11-2007 2:08 PM

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8-12-2007 5:09 PM

righthand

Has this any chance?

8-12-2007 5:23 PM

cptenaud

If they go against Speedy Gonzales they will have a good chance. Alberto is a moron.

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