re: "Most on the left opposed The Patriot Act."
You're clearly wrong. You'll note that with two years of a Leftist President, Leftist Senate and Leftist House, the Patriot Act is still here.
I think the truth is that the left PRETENDED to oppose the Patriot Act. To me, a conservative, its continuance is a tremendous letdown.
I can't remember the last time anyone on this forum railed against it.

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