Why would you assume that it will go any differently in 2015 than it did in 2005, 2006 and 2011? The Republicans came out against this bill with accusations that it would help ISIS and risk another 9/11, and when the time for renewal is up in May (not January as I said), they will be in control of both houses and looking towards the primaries and the election after that - they're not going to let it expire

I don't see any chance that it won't be renewed. I'm sure there will be lots of drama, name-calling and stirring speeches, but in the end, little or no substantive changes to the act itself, and it will be 2020 before all this comes up again.

who gives a fuck what you think?

It extended 3 out of 100 provisions of the PATRIOT Act until 2017. And actually, the vote was to put it up for discussion and amendment, so it could have been possible to get rid of that.

Now the entire act will be renewed in January, all 100 provisions. Not a win.

Spoken like a true fuckwit.

"I've been doing IT consulting for years, but I'm not a programmer beyond bash scripting, perl scripts to make administration easier, and batch files to make Windows easier."

How is any of that relevant, other than trying not to look impotent.

And your dad is not a man, but you mom is.

"Keeping a Li-Ion battery fully charged all the time is bad for its longevity..."

And that is completely wrong. Try again.

just like your mom.

Oooh Howard Dean! Now that holds water.

thanks for sharing that tripe, you fuckwit.

spoken like a true twat-waffle.

oh shut the fuck up already.

Freak.

you really do like to hear yourself talk.

You're a complete moron.

holy crap are you a fuckwit.