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In reply to the discussion: I'm a little puzzled here. Remember the Outrageous! Outrageous! [View all]mick063
(2,424 posts)This is revealing. It leads me to believe that you have much invested. Professionally, ideologically, politically, or monetarily.
Are Eric Snowden revelations so damaging, that France and Germany should publicly scold us? Or that Iceland should hold a vote to grant citizenship? Or that the Southern Hemisphere might take a united stance in denouncing us? Should or should we not know what we are investing in? I'm not talking about specific information of plots to attack us. I'm talking about the organization chart at the top, the funding, the mission statement, and the methods through which such actions are deemed legal.
Be prepared for quotes from elected representatives to counter your expected reply to those previous questions.
Perhaps with more transparency, your displeasure at a comparison to Nazis would not be an inherent result? What else would one expect in such an environment?
I for one, am eager to revoke "Godwin's law" as long as the details are so obscure. Apparently, Congress must be briefed on the inner workings of a program they are expected to fund. Apparently, no one knows what in the hell is going on except for a few contractors and the executive branch. Apparently, Congress must be lied to, furthering future distrust. Until the debriefs are complete, expect rampant speculation. I shall be one of those adding fuel to the fire.
The simple matter is.
I don't trust you. Now earn it.