Naomi Wolf calls bullshit on the Snowden story

[Zorra]

186. Is there any way for the 1% to substantially gain more wealth/power/control as a

result of Snowden's revelations?

I like to play "Follow The Money" when it comes to exposure of interesting activities related to the intelligence community.

Here's one simple scenario:

The public is outraged over Snowden's revelations that Big Brother is engaging in detail spying on them and their grannies. Indignant public protest is widespread. People are sick of the Patriot Act, sick of cameras on their streets, sick of Big brother constantly secretly sniffing their panties at every opportunity.

Public outrage peaks over the invasions of privacy.

And then



Some deranged Syrian jihadist, now living in Peoria, who was among those being spied on by the NSA, and who was being unknowingly nurtured by the NSA/CIA, blows up the Supreme Court for declaring DOMA unconstitutional.

Some might call it a transformational event - a "catastrophic and catalyzing event – like a new Pearl Harbor", which leads RW politicians to scream how we've been attacked, and how we are going to be attacked again and again unless we give up all of our antiquated ideas that we have any right to privacy.

Public is scared shitless, they'll give up any and all rights immediately just to feel safe and secure again. Strict, invasive control measures are called for.

With little forethought, Congress quickly legislates, (they don't want to be recognized as terrorist appeasers), President signs, and Patriot Act II comes to a theater near you, complete with cameras, security scanners, ID checks, and panty sniffing dogs at every ticket booth.

The 1% has eliminated all possibility of democracy forever.

Game Over, thank you for playing.

"Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the peace makers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.”
― Hermann Goering

I'm not saying that this is what is occurring, or that Snowden is definitely not on the level. I'm just saying that I agree with Naomi, that it might be a good idea to use a little caution in assessing this situation.

Getting fooled again will have permanent tragic consequences.