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Zorra

(27,670 posts)
49. Give cops new toys to play with, and if they are not competently supervised,
Tue Jul 30, 2013, 09:45 PM
Jul 2013

they will play with them almost 100% of the time, whether it is legal or not.

Doesn't matter if it's a deputy sheriff in Burrito Fold, Texas, or the head of the NSA.

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K&R LondonReign2 Jul 2013 #1
But, but, but Greenwald's gay and Snowden was dating a pole dancer. Who can trust Wyden ... Scuba Jul 2013 #2
Greenwald has a new article coming out this week. I hope tomorrow. Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #3
They're gonna need a bigger bus. East Coast Pirate Jul 2013 #16
Shhh...for a moment, I thought I heard a Snowden hata. wtmusic Jul 2013 #52
K&R woo me with science Jul 2013 #4
I bet you it's secret info being sold to companies and private individuals. reformist2 Jul 2013 #5
I doubt the hearing would have gone there hootinholler Jul 2013 #6
That looks like the right ticket. Please see my comment below. leveymg Jul 2013 #8
Thaaaaaaat's right! Th1onein Jul 2013 #40
where meta-data bobduca Jul 2013 #53
How is anyone going to collect the metadata, without collecting the data contained inside? RC Jul 2013 #62
A previous whistleblower said they call up records of lots of lawyers in law firms. JDPriestly Jul 2013 #25
Do you remember Thomas Nelson OnyxCollie Jul 2013 #43
An attorney has a duty to keep the confidential information of the client. JDPriestly Jul 2013 #50
"Violations of those court orders with respect to the bulk phone record collection" So, NSA is leveymg Jul 2013 #7
We know Alexander is of the scoop and poop mentality hootinholler Jul 2013 #13
To be kind, more like dining out at Golden Corral - eat all the starch your belly can hold. leveymg Jul 2013 #21
Wyden is one of the last of the real Democrats. Vanje Jul 2013 #9
"The TIP of the Iceberg." bvar22 Jul 2013 #10
K&R G_j Jul 2013 #11
K&R forestpath Jul 2013 #12
Kick. Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #14
K&R nt snappyturtle Jul 2013 #15
Well, well, well. Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #17
K&R'd. The more resources devoted to attacking the messenger, snot Jul 2013 #18
+10 RC Jul 2013 #63
Nailed it. hueymahl Jul 2013 #65
Here's why 'trust us' isn's working fpr the NSA any more... (WaPo) Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #19
K & R !!! WillyT Jul 2013 #20
DURec leftstreet Jul 2013 #22
But but but... Rex Jul 2013 #23
Wyden: Why I voted "present" on James Comey's nomination... Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #24
k&R think Jul 2013 #26
So happy he's my Senator regardless of neverforget Jul 2013 #27
K&R NealK Jul 2013 #28
How soon before we see multiple threads attacking Wydens character and past? ram2008 Jul 2013 #29
Look at the blanket of attacks on Howard Dean. dkf Jul 2013 #30
Why waste time attacking the Greenwald Left like Wyden NoOneMan Jul 2013 #32
Inquiring minds want to know, how many boxes does he have in his garage??? reformist2 Jul 2013 #34
Does he stop to pet the neighbor's dog? n/t Aerows Jul 2013 #70
knr Douglas Carpenter Jul 2013 #31
Wyden's a racist! Enthusiast Jul 2013 #33
I heard he stores a garage in his boxers. GoneFishin Jul 2013 #35
And dogs the neighbor's pets. n/t Aerows Jul 2013 #71
The Atlantic: Why NSA Surveillance Will Be More Damaging Than You Think Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #36
Is this an OP somewhere? grasswire Jul 2013 #58
Be my guest! Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #60
not a plot to bring down POTUS...just an effective means of dismantling democracy. nashville_brook Jul 2013 #37
DOJ Responds to Non-Intell Committee Member Rand Paul but not to Intel Committe Wyden Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #38
Well I'm significantly more troubled now upi402 Jul 2013 #39
kick woo me with science Jul 2013 #41
It's going to be bad. Count on it. Th1onein Jul 2013 #42
I have a lot of respect for this man. Autumn Jul 2013 #44
Unfortunately for him and us as a whole mrdmk Jul 2013 #46
K&R. We need more like him in the Senate. n/t winter is coming Jul 2013 #45
Thank You For Sharing cantbeserious Jul 2013 #47
Be curious to see what would happen if Senator Wyden became a whistle blower! Dustlawyer Jul 2013 #48
He needs to go to his Senator with this info... Fumesucker Jul 2013 #55
Give cops new toys to play with, and if they are not competently supervised, Zorra Jul 2013 #49
Dianne Feinstein is Chair of Senate Intelligence. Hold hearings! Coyotl Jul 2013 #51
k&r thanks for posting. rhett o rick Jul 2013 #54
I hope he has excellent security. DeSwiss Jul 2013 #56
I think we are going to see that they have set up a file Arctic Dave Jul 2013 #57
well, they can't ruin him in Oregon grasswire Jul 2013 #59
k&r #100 avaistheone1 Jul 2013 #61
Keep the pressure on! Harmony Blue Jul 2013 #64
Wyden is a Hero hueymahl Jul 2013 #66
Let's see libdude Jul 2013 #67
Kick LondonReign2 Jul 2013 #68
That's some scary shit. secondvariety Jul 2013 #69
. blkmusclmachine Aug 2013 #72
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2013 #73
You are most welcome Uncle Joe. Luminous Animal Aug 2013 #74
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