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34. They're on the side of a lost cause: Capitalism.

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Without comment, a comment from Techdirt: "The security theater is ridiculous" [View all] Jackpine Radical Aug 2013 OP

Good rant, but the problem was there before Obama and will be there after Obama. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #1

I agree entirely with your comments. Jackpine Radical Aug 2013 #4

+I agree too, and THAT is WHY.... bvar22 Aug 2013 #57

So let me get this straight. TM99 Aug 2013 #14

Yep. I know congress passes laws, but the operation of the entire executive branch is under... rwsanders Aug 2013 #19

Oh yeah, because he magically knows every single thing that's ongoing out there, just like Amonester Aug 2013 #27

So he never picks up a newspaper? No one in the USFWS does an update on endangered species? rwsanders Aug 2013 #31

Actually, Malia Obama has been known to ask her Daddy a few pointed truedelphi Aug 2013 #32

That's great, good for her. That is really the only reason the "dolphin safe" label on tuna... rwsanders Aug 2013 #40

Isn't there no more "dolphin safe" tuna labeling in the US? 90-percent Aug 2013 #45

Got killed by the mexican fleet under NAFTA. I'm not eating it anyway due to high mercury... rwsanders Aug 2013 #64

The President is the leader of the Democratic Party Maedhros Aug 2013 #22

Blah, Blah, Blah, BillyRibs Aug 2013 #41

T"S STILL THEIR AND THE POTUS SUPPORTS IT! AlbertCat Aug 2013 #54

OMG I'm Just soooooooooo BillyRibs Aug 2013 #68

No intimidation... AlbertCat Aug 2013 #70

Everyone has been calling Congress on this for a long time. Airc, we were furious at sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #43

I have decided that "It aint Obama's fault." I think he doesnt have the power to fire rhett o rick Aug 2013 #47

Congress / Obama does what the little people want? That must be something new. L0oniX Aug 2013 #49

Not they don't. But in many ways that is our fault. We have allowed ourselves to be talked into sabrina 1 Aug 2013 #65

I totally agree. n/t L0oniX Aug 2013 #67

Why dont you just say, "It aint Obama's fault." and save us the pathetic rationalizations? nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #46

x2 AnotherMcIntosh Aug 2013 #59

President Obama has the power to tell the DNI what to do. xocet Aug 2013 #62

More tedious, ungrounded assertions. gulliver Aug 2013 #2

Maybe, just maybe ProSense Aug 2013 #3

So how about you TM99 Aug 2013 #12

Does grasping as straw men make you feel better? n/t ProSense Aug 2013 #21

You need to read another book on logic then. TM99 Aug 2013 #37

I see you are back on the job. Android3.14 Aug 2013 #55

Wyden, et al., can say anything they like, because they can never be made to prove it. savannah43 Aug 2013 #20

...because the Boston bombers had no foreign ties at all, right? Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #38

Well ...that explains why the FBI and DEA all want access to that big ol NSA data base. L0oniX Aug 2013 #50

Wow the defenders are all over this. dkf Aug 2013 #5

I seem to have inadvertently chummed the waters. Jackpine Radical Aug 2013 #6

Must have touched a nerve. They curse more when frightened. n/t DirkGently Aug 2013 #16

Apparently so... truebrit71 Aug 2013 #60

"Defenders"? It's a stupid fucking comment. ProSense Aug 2013 #7

You are indeed a tireless defender the NSA. Great job. I hope they give you a cookie Ed Suspicious Aug 2013 #10

No, that's your perception, and some people prefer not to deal with facts. n/t ProSense Aug 2013 #11

Yeah, we noticed. RC Aug 2013 #24

LOL, really? You are not a defender of the NSA? N-t Logical Aug 2013 #30

I got an iPad4 last month. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #15

A few of them may have been called in on their day off, so they're pissy... backscatter712 Aug 2013 #13

K & R AzDar Aug 2013 #8

Wow. How do I fit this on a bumper sticker? n/t DirkGently Aug 2013 #9

K & R !!! WillyT Aug 2013 #17

Without doubt, the most irritating thing about all of this,... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #18

+1000. If only a Snowden showed up during *'s reign. nt adirondacker Aug 2013 #28

Popular culture has embraced the idea that these spy agencies suck. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #33

One of the biggest problems I have is allowing private industry to get involved. That, and the lack adirondacker Aug 2013 #35

In some ways, we can thank the over-reach of the Bush Years.... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #58

I guess then POTUS is just a powerless figurehead? GoneFishin Aug 2013 #23

They kinda forget that part in their ceaseless devotion. RC Aug 2013 #25

I understand why some suggest there are pros present, when facts don't really seem to matter as GoneFishin Aug 2013 #26

They're on the side of a lost cause: Capitalism. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #34

Two guys shut down boston for a day! Wow, not a good example. n-t Logical Aug 2013 #29

nice rant. It's not all Obama's fault except for that those are his policies. limpyhobbler Aug 2013 #36

I agree-It's time to END IT! midnight Aug 2013 #39

So because it doesn't shut down 100% of the threats that means it doesn't stop any. grantcart Aug 2013 #42

But here is the real question TM99 Aug 2013 #48

I support what exactly? grantcart Aug 2013 #53

I have studied history. TM99 Aug 2013 #56

I have two things to say about "overblown hyperbole". When Snowden came forward rhett o rick Aug 2013 #61

Back in the day when they were giving person-hoods while writing the American State papers........ nolabels Aug 2013 #69

So then how many billions per stopped event are we paying for here? L0oniX Aug 2013 #51

I could not agree more grantcart Aug 2013 #52

K&R nt raouldukelives Aug 2013 #44

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2013 #63

K&R Stinky The Clown Aug 2013 #66