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99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts)
2. A little too much faux-outrage by Obama-bots for my taste
Sun Jun 23, 2013, 04:10 PM
Jun 2013

Snowden revealed the illegal and unconstitutional inner workings of our
over-privileged & powerful elite; with the blessings of Obama's WH.

I would think embarrassment would be a more appropriate feeling, more
than "outrage".

How dare you taunt those presently suffering from the vapors over things we have known for years. Nt pkdu Jun 2013 #1
True, we have known for years. But they want to prosecute him, revoked passport, and head of NSA The Straight Story Jun 2013 #4
I agree we still classify way too much as "secret"...on the other hand , confirming US and UK were pkdu Jun 2013 #6
From what I read, he did break the law. Not judging is the law is good or not, but just that he brok uppityperson Jun 2013 #12
Ah, but there is the problem I see The Straight Story Jun 2013 #17
"He (Snowden) exposed others breaking laws" Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #20
Well, this would be a place to start: The Straight Story Jun 2013 #25
You need to get in touch with the Supreme Court right away Ms. Toad Jun 2013 #5
I am seeking info rather than desiring to turn yet another thread into useless snark. Thank you. uppityperson Jun 2013 #10
A little too much faux-outrage by Obama-bots for my taste 99th_Monkey Jun 2013 #2
From what I've read, which isn't a lot, it seems what he revealed was already known, but again I uppityperson Jun 2013 #11
I think Snowden revealed the VAST EXTENT of spying on US citizens 99th_Monkey Jun 2013 #15
Thank you, that makes sense. nt uppityperson Jun 2013 #16
It's a lot more than that, uppityperson. Th1onein Jun 2013 #3
Breaking News: US spy agencies...spy NightWatcher Jun 2013 #8
Right, thanks, elleng Jun 2013 #32
Thank you for the information as that part I hadn't heard. I appreciate your answering and uppityperson Jun 2013 #9
That's not entirely true. jazzimov Jun 2013 #27
Nope nothing new NightWatcher Jun 2013 #7
An attempt at a balanced appraisal Recursion Jun 2013 #13
Thank you. I appreciate the appraisal and information. uppityperson Jun 2013 #14
I would add #4: The FISA court secretly ruled some of what the NSA was doing HardTimes99 Jun 2013 #18
I don't think that was him Recursion Jun 2013 #19
Ah, got you. It has all sort of blended together in my head, I'll readily grant. Also, possible #5 HardTimes99 Jun 2013 #21
Well, adding to the complexity, we don't know what came from BAH Recursion Jun 2013 #22
I think 'uppityperson' has his or her reading cut out for HardTimes99 Jun 2013 #23
I think one thing that was revealed... TeeYiYi Jun 2013 #24
No. PRISM's name was revealed previously, and it's not a spy program Recursion Jun 2013 #26
Not according to the Boston Globe... TeeYiYi Jun 2013 #28
Then the Globe needs a better reporter Recursion Jun 2013 #30
Clandestine since 2007... TeeYiYi Jun 2013 #34
First, if you haven't already, read the leaked documents jazzimov Jun 2013 #29
My take on it, if I may. scarletwoman Jun 2013 #31
Thank you for that info. argh uppityperson Jun 2013 #33
You're welcome. In my opinion, we citizens really do need to discuss these matters. scarletwoman Jun 2013 #35
Exactly! +1 TeeYiYi Jun 2013 #36
You raise very important points here suffragette Jun 2013 #37
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