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+1, Not only that works for the Carlyle Group, screw that...ALL these "scandals" now look like FUDr uponit7771 Jun 2013 #1
... and DU swallowed the hook. Buzz Clik Jun 2013 #16
Bullshit, this is a democracy and we have a god damn RIGHT to decide whether we wanted this. Kurska Jun 2013 #2
And if cost of complete transparency are terrorist attacks? BrentWil Jun 2013 #14
I remember Bush administration officials saying the same thing Downtown Hound Jun 2013 #19
Simply because Bush makes an argument using logic in one case... BrentWil Jun 2013 #56
There is no merit here, and there never was Downtown Hound Jun 2013 #85
Didn't Obama do what most were demanding.. BrentWil Jun 2013 #93
I really don't know who "most" is Downtown Hound Jun 2013 #105
"I remeber Bush administration officials saying the same thing" cheapdate Jun 2013 #61
Amazes me... humbled_opinion Jun 2013 #79
Maybe you meant your reply to someone else. cheapdate Jun 2013 #87
Well, it's a serious argument to me Downtown Hound Jun 2013 #83
That's better. cheapdate Jun 2013 #88
+1 BrentWil Jun 2013 #95
You just gave a +1 to a post that said: Downtown Hound Jun 2013 #108
+ a gazillion. nt Mojorabbit Jun 2013 #109
Nobody ever promised that the cost of living in a free society wouldn't at times be very high markpkessinger Jun 2013 #23
There were definitely mortal hazards in 1787. cheapdate Jun 2013 #65
Bombs were not unknown, nor was religiously motivated violence . . . markpkessinger Jun 2013 #73
True, bombs were not unknown nor was religiously motivated violence, cheapdate Jun 2013 #81
Balance? Vinnie From Indy Jun 2013 #35
Name the last one. n-t Logical Jun 2013 #38
very Bushian thinking burnodo Jun 2013 #44
If my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle. morningfog Jun 2013 #53
The government will never be able to guarantee your safety... davidn3600 Jun 2013 #67
THANK YOU! markpkessinger Jun 2013 #72
I dispute the idea of "balance" Abq_Sarah Jun 2013 #96
we're apparently willing to accept thousands of deaths annually... mike_c Jun 2013 #107
You mean the people we elected? randome Jun 2013 #20
There are several reportings of this. A large one in the New York Times in Aug of 2012. The problem okaawhatever Jun 2013 #47
And we should let an asshat like timdog44 Jun 2013 #49
+100 cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #66
We damn sure weren't okay with this during the bush administration. So why, all of a sudden, SlimJimmy Jun 2013 #69
Go back to your Civics lessons. This is a Democratic Republic. We ELECT PEOPLE to decide. KittyWampus Jun 2013 #91
"I am for more transparency in government." Cooley Hurd Jun 2013 #3
Actually, I'm amazed that so many are reading what is clearly contradictory information back & forth hlthe2b Jun 2013 #4
+1000 OKNancy Jun 2013 #30
You're no fun toddaa Jun 2013 #58
Ever hear of civil disobedience??? This is it, the real thing. reformist2 Jun 2013 #5
Meh. "Better than it was in 2004" is not "awesome". Recursion Jun 2013 #6
Like "awesome" is an option. jazzimov Jun 2013 #32
Or worse than jail. A case could be made for treason. RB TexLa Jun 2013 #7
Snowden knows more about the actual data and processes and he sees things that are unconstitutional. dkf Jun 2013 #8
Brillient jehop61 Jun 2013 #15
In his opinion... BrentWil Jun 2013 #17
No. There are two cases in which they are using Privilege dkf Jun 2013 #46
Do you believe his claim that any agent has "the authorities" to wiretap anyone -- pnwmom Jun 2013 #34
How does he know what is constitutional or not? treestar Jun 2013 #40
"Snowden knows more about the actual data..." jazzimov Jun 2013 #41
I meant the process of data collection. dkf Jun 2013 #50
He has worked there for three months and is more of a computer "repair" or "networking" person than okaawhatever Jun 2013 #48
I hope you're making a good salary. Marr Jun 2013 #9
Always Amazing To Me That The Privileged Can Be So Judgmental - Arrogance Must Truly Be Blissful cantbeserious Jun 2013 #11
Not Everyone Agrees With The Surveillance State - However Your Opinion Has Been Noted cantbeserious Jun 2013 #10
What is your definition of "The Surveillance State"? jazzimov Jun 2013 #43
So you just trust the so called "warrant" process? Downtown Hound Jun 2013 #12
So you trust noone and nothing jazzimov Jun 2013 #45
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; ... cantbeserious Jun 2013 #62
Diane Feinstein, thw woman whom the OP named as somebody we should trust blindly Downtown Hound Jun 2013 #82
R#4 & K for: Nailed. n/t UTUSN Jun 2013 #13
If two warmongering senators approve bobduca Jun 2013 #18
"elected representatives" are not representing me. L0oniX Jun 2013 #21
How the hell do YOU know? MNBrewer Jun 2013 #22
From what I gather, Snowden is far better informed on PRISM ... GeorgeGist Jun 2013 #24
Thanks BrentWil.. well, he did mention he didn't expect to see home Cha Jun 2013 #25
Interesting that you think Snowden should go to jail. Who are you working for? sgtbenobo Jun 2013 #26
“Now I will tell you the answer to my question. It is this. BrotherIvan Jun 2013 #27
Both of my Senators say Congressional oversight is extremely limited and they are my democratically Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #28
+1 Hissyspit Jun 2013 #84
+2 Art_from_Ark Jun 2013 #101
Listen, and listen carefully. nebenaube Jun 2013 #29
When the parameters of war changes shawn703 Jun 2013 #31
Oh please..... sgtbenobo Jun 2013 #39
Then we agree. N/T shawn703 Jun 2013 #60
The first line might be worded a but too strongly. The rest.......... wandy Jun 2013 #33
The Government LOVES you! "Keeping them scared" worked on you! n-t Logical Jun 2013 #36
Yep, same usual Bradley/Julian BS treestar Jun 2013 #37
Whew! Brentwil isn't concerned and we must have faith in those that protect us from whatever it is TheKentuckian Jun 2013 #42
LOL La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2013 #51
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA boilerbabe Jun 2013 #52
*PLONK* backscatter712 Jun 2013 #54
I responded timdog44 Jun 2013 #55
Checks and Balances 90-percent Jun 2013 #57
The real danger of handing our rights over to an anonymous Government randr Jun 2013 #59
Stop conflating separate programs. jeff47 Jun 2013 #63
Wrong! LittleBlue Jun 2013 #64
The Boston bombings would seem to contradict that sentiment usGovOwesUs3Trillion Jun 2013 #68
There it is. Wonder what bombing victims and their families think about this? appacom Jun 2013 #78
Snowden is a hero and you sir or madam, do not deserve the Constitution under which you live. Fire Walk With Me Jun 2013 #70
I swear I wonder if some of these people aren't paid. Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #86
if rmoney Niceguy1 Jun 2013 #71
With good reason creeksneakers2 Jun 2013 #90
if you can't Niceguy1 Jun 2013 #92
.. Liberal_in_LA Jun 2013 #74
"to those who scare peace-loving people with phantoms of lost liberty, my message is this: Douglas Carpenter Jun 2013 #75
The guy might be mentally ill and medically non-compliant. It's just too soon to tell, really. MADem Jun 2013 #76
Very well said. TONS of misunderstanding about this. NO ONE is listening in on calls. RBInMaine Jun 2013 #77
Might One Be A Bit Gullible? - Just Because The Government Makes A Claim Does Not Make It So cantbeserious Jun 2013 #97
Chamblis and Feinstein agreeing isnt really a great sign. quakerboy Jun 2013 #80
Like the way the PATRIOT Act's "special terrorism powers" are used against "terrorism"? Warren DeMontague Jun 2013 #89
The Cigarrette Smoking Man was a good guy Romulus Quirinus Jun 2013 #94
RIP 4th Amendment. Long live the news Stasi State and its swarm of supporters. Warren Stupidity Jun 2013 #98
There was no warrant for this? NT BrentWil Jun 2013 #99
Everything the Stasi State does is legal. Warren Stupidity Jun 2013 #106
Actually, PRISM was an illegal program. DirkGently Jun 2013 #100
Saxby and DiFi? Daniel537 Jun 2013 #102
Unrec n/t Flying Squirrel Jun 2013 #103
Yes. LWolf Jun 2013 #104
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