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Analysts and politicians, including Senator Tom Udall and Admiral James Stavridis, debated potential Iranian retaliation targets, such as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo or U.S. Ambassadors. While Iran cannot match the U.S. in conventional military strength, they are recognized as masters of asymmetric warfare.
Senator Chuck Schumer argues that no constitutional amendment is absolute, comparing campaign finance limits to laws against child pornography and shouting "fire" in a theater. He advocates for a "balancing test" for the First and Second Amendments. The hosts list the early signatories of the amendment, including Tom Udall, Barbara Boxer, and Al Franken, while criticizing their legislative IQ.
Bulk Records Collection and Personal Privacy Opt-Out
Senator Tom Udall asks General Keith Alexander if there are upper limits on telephone record collection and if the goal is to collect all American records. Alexander's response confirms the authority to collect various types of bulk records. In response to these revelations, one host describes "opting out" of the surveillance state by using an older iPod Touch with Wi-Fi instead of a standard cellular phone.
