Obama, then and now

Obama then:

Obama missed the February vote on that FISA bill as he campaigned in the "Potomac Primaries," but issued a statement that day declaring "I am proud to stand with Senator Dodd, Senator Feingold and a grassroots movement of Americans who are refusing to let President Bush put protections for special interests ahead of our security and our liberty."

Obama now:

"Given the legitimate threats we face, providing effective intelligence collection tools with appropriate safeguards is too important to delay. So I support the compromise, but do so with a firm pledge that as president, I will carefully monitor the program," Obama said in a statement hours after the House approved the legislation 293-129.

So, as the prospect of personally exercising the power of an imperial president becomes more likely, Obama now likes the idea of the Federal government spying on Americans. Well ...

This isn't so much about Obama as it is about his supporters. We already knew all we needed to know about Obama when he announced to the world he coveted the unnatural power concentrated in the Oval Office. Only an egomaniac would desire such a thing. Like Bill Clinton. Or John McCain.

What's funny is that Obama's lemming-like supporters think they're getting something new with Obama. Looks like the same ol' DC power grab to me.