capitol hill may be quiet this month during the summer recess but lawmakers hoping for a break from the political battles when they head home, may be out of luck. because activists and interest grups are gearing up for fights on issues like immigration reform, funding obamacare and gun control. joining us is the contributing editor for the american conservator magazine and host of the alan colmes show and author of thank the liberals for saving america. this is an august that i think will be extra reminiscent of what we experienced in 2009, the summer recess may be far from a time of relaxation for members of congress because of all the issues. what do you say, jim? i agree. i think that both parties now have learned since that experience in 2009 when sort of the tea party protestors showed up and really raised the roof on
comments. jim pickering is a writer for the american conservator magazine and alan colmes. so what do you both think about what he had to say there? is transparency too much transparency, especially in media? i do think it s bad, that s why they kept it a secret. if this program were so great, the one we are talking about, then why didn t they catch the underwear bomber in detroit in 2009 been portrayed. you have to wonder exactly what they are looking for is a as they go through all the phone calls and e-mails. jon: they say that they have stopped terror plots. is it a risk worth taking?