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In reply to the discussion: Isn't it amusing to see all the Obama defenders ignoring the issue of mass surveillance? [View all]mick063
(2,424 posts)He defends the program. He supports the program. He has taken the Patriot Act to the next level.
All this talk about Snowden, who is relatively powerless from this point forward, is trivial. There is nothing he can do to significantly change the future.
I want to hone in on the President who can have an impact on this.
The Republican tactics of diverting from the important issue at hand while smearing the messenger is in full force here in DU. Very Tea Party like.
I call folks an Obama cheerleader while folks call me a Snowden worshipper. I truly believe that my accusation is much closer to reality.
I care much less about defending Snowden than those that cheer for their party to win, simply for the sake of winning, regardless of what compromises are required for victory.
There is no defense for the President facilitating our evolution into a corporate police state. None.
His message should be loud, clear, repetitive, and on the side of the ordinary citizen. He should be championing the common man daily, regardless if it is legislatively viable or not.
"Too big to prosecute" I can't let it go. The man is corrupt.