…in a mere 4 sentences. Laurence Vance sums it up quite well:
The extension of the Patriot passed by a vote of 275-144 on Monday night. 248 of the yes votes were Republican votes.
The GOP cannot be reformed or made libertarian. It is the party of the warfare and national security state and proud of it.
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