Judiciary Committee approves Idiot Act extension

Behold! The downfall of a political party...

Twenty years ago, very few congressional Democrats would have supported the type of right-wing media bailout that defined the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Ten years ago (and ever since), very few would have opposed it.

Similarly, 10 years ago, very few would have supported the provisions that are now part of the Patriot Act. Today, very few seem to be opposing it.

Quietly and deliberately, the Senate Judiciary Committee has now approved extending major Idiot Act provisions that were supposed to expire at the end of the year.

And little dissent is allowed in the halls of Washington.

Honestly, what's the difference between the Democrats and the Republicans these days?

Since it's obvious both major parties are exactly the same now, what can we do? I seriously considered encouraging a nationwide labor strike to protest the Idiot Act extension - but why should people forego their entire livelihoods when the government won't listen anyway?

Maybe it's time for a little bit of...um, fun, perhaps?

I think I'm going to step up the petty Allowed Cloud violations to protest the Patriot Act. The 2009 Tim has been a smashing success, but something tells me the 2010 Tim will put that to shame.