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In reply to the discussion: Greenwald makes another Snowden dump. This time Brazil papers. US spied on millions of e-mails calls [View all]mattclearing
(10,091 posts)It wasn't the NSA's info to begin with.
Personally, I think Obama has tried to be hawkish across the board to avoid being out-hawked by Republicans and he has effectively countered the narrative that Dems are weak on Defense.
That's a double-edged sword, unfortunately, because he has also willingly supported Bush programs that are unbecoming a transparency-minded Democrat.
I'm reluctant to pass judgment on Snowden or Obama in this case...it's still a bit early to tell.
Snowden seems to have taken more care in his release of documents than Manning did, and I won't condemn him for weaseling his way into a position where he could make the most impact.
I don't like that he's a libertarian Paul supporter, but then Obama is fairly embarrassing on Wall Street and other issues.
No tears for the eavesdroppers.