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33. Dotcom joins rally against GCSB

Sat Jul 27, 2013, 02:46 AM

Jul 2013

Dotcom joins rally against GCSB

ROB KIDD, HAMISH RUTHERFORD AND FRANCESCA LEE

Kim Dotcom joined the crowds rallying against the GCSB spying bill as marches took place in 11 cities around the country.

Dotcom was among those in Auckland's Aotea Square, while other marches took place in Wellington, Christchurch and other towns.

The controversial Government Communications Security Bureau Amendment Bill and other related changes will expand the legal power of the GCSB to spy upon New Zealanders.

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Dotcom said the bill made New Zealand a puppet for the US government and called John Key "the biggest puppet of them all

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'Absolute Indictment'

A review of the GCSB by senior public servant Rebecca Kitteridge found 88 instances where the spy agency appeared to have undertaken illegal surveillance on New Zealand citizens. Under the law changes, it would be legal for the GCSB to spy on citizens.

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That prompted the bill which has mobilised the marchers today - fueled by the international revelations of extensive US spying under the PRISM network, which was leaked by Edward Snowden.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/8972305/Dotcom-joins-rally-against-GCSB

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Look at this Edward Snowden! Thousands marching in Auckland, NZ against insane spy laws.Thank you!!! [View all] Catherina Jul 2013 OP

K&R Cleita Jul 2013 #1

K&R nt grasswire Jul 2013 #2

Glad to see they get it. tblue Jul 2013 #3

Even on supposedly intelligent discussion board such as this fujiyama Jul 2013 #4

yeah, glad to see someone gets it. liberal_at_heart Jul 2013 #5

They're afraid. DeSwiss Jul 2013 #7

By God America, wake up. Catherina Jul 2013 #8

Well.... ohheckyeah Jul 2013 #14

You have a strong point there Catherina Jul 2013 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author Union Scribe Jul 2013 #32

I didn't interpret it as a slur but I apologize for my insensitive mistake Catherina Jul 2013 #34

Totally understood. Union Scribe Jul 2013 #45

Awww, you didn't need to delete that lol Catherina Jul 2013 #47

I hope so, too. ohheckyeah Jul 2013 #61

That's an insensitive thing to say. Union Scribe Jul 2013 #31

Sorry it was taken as dismissive.... ohheckyeah Jul 2013 #63

You know, if this wasn't already awesome enough, people taking to the streets NuclearDem Jul 2013 #6

I'm confused lol Catherina Jul 2013 #10

Oop, sorry, context helps I guess. NuclearDem Jul 2013 #15

Oh, I get it now. Thanks n/t Catherina Jul 2013 #18

K&R DeSwiss Jul 2013 #9

If you ever come across a larger image of that, please PM me, I want to blow it up n/t Catherina Jul 2013 #11

Careful, Catherina RobertEarl Jul 2013 #13

I am so past the point of caring lol. Catherina Jul 2013 #19

Point is: Context RobertEarl Jul 2013 #23

LOL! Th1onein Jul 2013 #22

+100 nt Mojorabbit Jul 2013 #64

Why are you thanking Snowden? This is because of what happened to Kim Dotcom... Violet_Crumble Jul 2013 #12

Thank you n/t DemocratsForProgress Jul 2013 #16

Thank Ed for raising awareness. RobertEarl Jul 2013 #20

But the Dotcom thing happened way before Snowden. If anyone, I'll thank dotcom... Violet_Crumble Jul 2013 #24

well RobertEarl Jul 2013 #27

LOL. The NSA can't touch me. I'm an Australian... Violet_Crumble Jul 2013 #35

A kind fyi. Laelth Jul 2013 #51

Yes of course. DeSwiss Jul 2013 #21

Kim Dotcom was arrested long before Edward Snowden was heard of... Violet_Crumble Jul 2013 #25

ITS THE SAME PROBLEM!!!!! DeSwiss Jul 2013 #30

IT'S NOT! I'LL EVEN DO MORE EXCLAMATION MARKS TO SHOW IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Violet_Crumble Jul 2013 #36

The post was and still is about Kim Dotcom thanking Edward Snowden. DeSwiss Jul 2013 #39

And? What's that got to do with anything? Did you even read the post I linked to? Violet_Crumble Jul 2013 #40

Kim Dotcom to speak at anti-GCSB bill meeting Scurrilous Jul 2013 #28

Hi, Scurrilous! Violet_Crumble Jul 2013 #37

Yeah. Scurrilous Jul 2013 #38

Are you kidding? MattSh Jul 2013 #41

No. Why does anyone think Snowden's to be thanked for that? Violet_Crumble Jul 2013 #42

"The highlighted tweet is Kim Dotcom thanking Snowden." Scurrilous Jul 2013 #44

because nothing is important unless there is some american referece/connection JI7 Jul 2013 #43

Julian Assange seemed to get his fair share of attention and he isn't american. (no text) Quantess Jul 2013 #73

Isn't that Kim Dotcom's twitter, mentioning Snowden? djean111 Jul 2013 #46

The OP went and edited that bit in after they saw my post... Violet_Crumble Jul 2013 #48

So is the tweet thanking Snowden not real? Number23 Jul 2013 #69

It's real, and totally wrong whoever said it... Violet_Crumble Jul 2013 #71

One World Government versus all of us blkmusclmachine Jul 2013 #17

The math seems easy enough Catherina Jul 2013 #26

If ONLY we could get Australia not to back the Trans Pacific Partnership-TPP KoKo Jul 2013 #66

Australia and New Zealand are two entirely different countries. Number23 Jul 2013 #70

I think New Zealanders may be offended at being mistaken for Australians... Violet_Crumble Jul 2013 #72

Dotcom joins rally against GCSB Catherina Jul 2013 #33

I love this visceral reaction by well informed humans Oilwellian Jul 2013 #55

Me too, the same people who were railing about this before have ammunition now Catherina Jul 2013 #58

k&r for exposure. n/t Laelth Jul 2013 #49

I want a picture of Eddie watching New Zealand news Progressive dog Jul 2013 #50

Du rec. Nt xchrom Jul 2013 #52

Why the hell aren't WE doing this? Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #53

Same question being asked by many. Hopefully soon n/t Catherina Jul 2013 #54

It has begun here too. A new organization called 'Restore the Fourth' has been organizing sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #60

You wouldn't know it, but there were rallies for Snowden and against the mass surveillance of sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #56

You're right. Catherina Jul 2013 #57

Berlin today Catherina Jul 2013 #62

Saw it on RT...it was good to see it! KoKo Jul 2013 #68

Agree...there are people "Out in the Streets" all over America these days.... KoKo Jul 2013 #67

New Zealand (intensified zeal!) you got IT. Kick. n/t bobthedrummer Jul 2013 #59

Very Cool! Thanks for those photos and commentary! KoKo Jul 2013 #65