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In reply to the discussion: This whole NSA story is nothing more than recycled outrage. Glenn Greenwald didn't break shit. [View all]randome
(34,845 posts)But I understand the politics involved. Obama is also the titular head of the Democratic party so his lack of re-election is not an end point.
We would still have another 30 years of Republican rule if Obama shut down this program and then an attack occurred because the mantra would be 'Democrats are soft on terror!'
I'm just speculating, of course, same as everyone else, but I think that plays into his thinking on the matter.
In the end, we need to judge the current Administration on its goals, accomplishments and character. I am far more willing to trust Obama than any Republican at this point. That doesn't mean I trust him in EVERYTHING but I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
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