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37. And if it's the headline of an OP the BS meter is likely to go off the chart. n/t

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Before you Clutch your Pearls [View all] sheshe2 Jun 2013 OP

Okay-tell that to NBC, CNN etc etc etc. Boomerproud Jun 2013 #1

Yes, and they have done so well lately, haven't they? riqster Jun 2013 #4

"pearl clutching" has never been referenced in an honest argument. DirkGently Jun 2013 #2

Thank you. enlightenment Jun 2013 #8

It's often the first response of the reflexively defensive. DirkGently Jun 2013 #12

The true believers have been screwed (again) by their celebrity saviour and they are, Egalitarian Thug Jun 2013 #35

lame. Bobbie Jo Jun 2013 #44

Don't worry sweetheart, I understand. Egalitarian Thug Jun 2013 #47

As I was saying.... Bobbie Jo Jun 2013 #52

Defending spying on Americans is reprehensible DisgustipatedinCA Jun 2013 #83

Of course I was doing no such thing Bobbie Jo Jun 2013 #85

On which side of the issue? Floyd_Gondolli Jun 2013 #84

I found it quite amusing. displacedtexan Jun 2013 #9

Sure, childish aphorisms are adorable. Just not convincing to adults. DirkGently Jun 2013 #11

Thanks for saying that and saving me the trouble Babel_17 Jun 2013 #29

And if it's the headline of an OP the BS meter is likely to go off the chart. n/t pa28 Jun 2013 #37

Thank you. Mojorabbit Jun 2013 #65

Catch phrases of denigration are usually employed by folks who want to sell Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #67

I think they listed business communications BainsBane Jun 2013 #3

You go tell the WAPO nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #5

You're the one who needs to unclutch your pearls. MotherPetrie Jun 2013 #6

"We didn't smell anything strange wafting from that camp at the edge of town..." Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #7

Now let's jump to the near future whatchamacallit Jun 2013 #10

No shit. Marr Jun 2013 #63

Depends on what theyre using the metadata for. Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #13

That's what scares me the most about the recent revelations... Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #15

Theres a difference? Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #16

Yep, drug war was my first thought too. JoeyT Jun 2013 #25

Christ, more Crap Blogs from the BOG. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2013 #14

It takes them a few hours to get their talking points together Union Scribe Jun 2013 #50

So, the NSA got subpoenas issued for everyone whose records they spied on? Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2013 #17

The most widespread comprehensive subpoena in history marshall Jun 2013 #74

Oh, great sheshe2 (and is there a sheshe1?), you just caused half the DU members to quit! randome Jun 2013 #18

Is anyone so naive as to think that the Verizon Business order is the only one? BlueCheese Jun 2013 #19

Sorry, Sheshe2, it IS pearl clutching time. Th1onein Jun 2013 #20

There would be individual subpoenas per carrier or carrier subsidiary FarCenter Jun 2013 #21

Doesn't pass the Bush test. Warren Stupidity Jun 2013 #22

"very likely that it extends beyond Verizon�s business division" MannyGoldstein Jun 2013 #23

K & R Scurrilous Jun 2013 #24

You've been busy. LWolf Jun 2013 #26

"I've seen your handle all over the place trying to damage control." ? sheshe2 Jun 2013 #30

I don't own any pearls... n/t ScreamingMeemie Jun 2013 #27

Before you knee jerk apologize for authoritarianism morningfog Jun 2013 #28

I have no doubt.... Swede Atlanta Jun 2013 #31

these aren't the droids you're looking for.. frylock Jun 2013 #32

Get a little bit ill when I see posts like this. 20score Jun 2013 #33

Oh good catch! ucrdem Jun 2013 #34

I miss the unrec feature for obnoxiously titled threads. n/t SaveOurDemocracy Jun 2013 #36

What little green button? I don't see a little green button anywhere. JDPriestly Jun 2013 #38

What about PRISM? AndyA Jun 2013 #39

Looks like they're based on a PowerPoint presentation. ucrdem Jun 2013 #41

The sources don't sound dubious to me. AndyA Jun 2013 #81

Have no fear Savannahmann Jun 2013 #43

Not to worry, GG's got another swiftboat ready to ride ucrdem Jun 2013 #40

Yep, apparently the "top secret document obtained by the Guardian" is a PowerPoint. ucrdem Jun 2013 #46

Good work, urcdem. nt sheshe2 Jun 2013 #58

Great thread, young lady. Major Hogwash Jun 2013 #42

Thank you, Major Hogwash~ nt sheshe2 Jun 2013 #45

AMEN!! "to those who scare peace-loving people with phantoms of lost liberty, my message is this: Douglas Carpenter Jun 2013 #48

Birds of a feather...... Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2013 #75

Greewald just liked bush.. he could no wrong.. Cha Jun 2013 #49

+1, FOR THE WIN!! ucrdem Jun 2013 #53

Thank you, my dear Cha~ sheshe2 Jun 2013 #54

What an asshole. randome Jun 2013 #56

I got that.. Cha Jun 2013 #62

that Obama worshipping douchebag andrew sullivan supported bush's war boilerbabe Jun 2013 #59

Sully hasn't made a career of sandbagging the Obama administration. ucrdem Jun 2013 #60

You're the "ilk". Cha Jun 2013 #61

Believing in the 4th Amendment: Now "pearl-clutching" villager Jun 2013 #51

Is it FULLY necessary Kurovski Jun 2013 #55

Millions of people don't work at corporations? Luminous Animal Jun 2013 #57

"If the folks agitated by Mr. Greenwald want intelligence agencies� powers curtailed Cha Jun 2013 #64

A great read that should be an OP my dear Cha~ sheshe2 Jun 2013 #66

Excellent, thanks for that paragraph from smartypants, she. Cha Jun 2013 #68

Sweet! sheshe2 Jun 2013 #73

I see your Cha Jun 2013 #76

If you don't, sheshe2 Jun 2013 #77

Sweet dreams, she~ Cha Jun 2013 #78

I have Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden and Peter Defazio representig me Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #70

Throw excuses and lame rationalizations against the wall and see what might stick TheKentuckian Jun 2013 #69

DU Rec... SidDithers Jun 2013 #71

LOL sheshe2 Jun 2013 #72

A voice of reason? Art_from_Ark Jun 2013 #79

Kick. lamp_shade Jun 2013 #80

Greenwald has a lot more credibility than you and your pals Maven Jun 2013 #82

There's more still coming out it seems Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #87

So, now that we know that it does apply to all phone companies muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #86