Skip to content

Comment on H.R.2818 - Surveillance State Repeal Actparent

Comments

were in danger of not getting reelected if it didn't

I'd rather say this would only occur if they were in danger of being lynched if it didn't. Losing a reelection has never been a huge incentive to put government power in question. On the contrary they'd rather lose once and come back in 5 years with the same powers in place (or more).

Or more likely, move to a cushy, well-paid position as lobbyist or "VP of Regulatory Affairs".

AboutSource Built by g1lg1l

Hackerly is an independent reader for Hacker News, built on the public HN API. Not affiliated with Y Combinator.