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Ichingcarpenter

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70. I just wanted to show he was splitting hairs
Thu Aug 8, 2013, 05:58 AM
Aug 2013

and yes that other story pissed me off too. I didn't think you were going off on me, just going off of my point which I wanted readers to pay attention to.

The Stasi said they were not spying they were just doing surveillance.on a national scale for the protection of the people's state.

You Are, In Fact, Being Watched [View all] WilliamPitt Aug 2013 OP
We are privatizing freedom. Vinnie From Indy Aug 2013 #1
Who knows what "crime" will come to mean? phantom power Aug 2013 #2
Minority report. Javaman Aug 2013 #75
But, but, there's absolutely no evidence of any spying on Americans. Read that right here on DU. Scuba Aug 2013 #3
So did I. It is the meme of the day. nt Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #29
Excellent article. Good enough to elevate you to traitor journalist status among Zorra Aug 2013 #4
Ceiling cat? Socal31 Aug 2013 #5
Look up. WilliamPitt Aug 2013 #7
Smelly cat HappyMe Aug 2013 #11
But Obama said the NSA isn't spying on Americans leftstreet Aug 2013 #6
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Aug 2013 #8
I understand that some have held back...not wanting to get scammed...or KoKo Aug 2013 #9
of course. and anybody that thinks the security apparatus feels bound by laws, warrants, and KG Aug 2013 #10
The Reuters report did not address the question of whether or not data came from foreign sources. randome Aug 2013 #12
No matter how many links to articles your fellow DU'ers give you.... KoKo Aug 2013 #13
To be fair, WilliamPitt Aug 2013 #14
Because I think that was an important question to ask? randome Aug 2013 #16
Rhetorical Point...Counter Point.. It's what you do.... KoKo Aug 2013 #21
+1 WilliamPitt Aug 2013 #15
Maybe your credentials would give you enough weight to ask for a follow-up? randome Aug 2013 #18
My friend Ron Wyden has some very strong credentials and he gets lied to in Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #74
Reuters appears to be pulling its information from ProSense Aug 2013 #28
Would that be data laundering? usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #36
Thank you Mr Pitt. 99Forever Aug 2013 #17
k to the r frylock Aug 2013 #19
Great post. K & R eom 99th_Monkey Aug 2013 #20
K&R Solly Mack Aug 2013 #22
K&R...! KoKo Aug 2013 #23
but.... cvoogt Aug 2013 #24
U.S. Spy Program Lifts Veil in Court ProSense Aug 2013 #25
Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #26
. ProSense Aug 2013 #30
Exactly. WilliamPitt Aug 2013 #33
Your post was hidden...but I think it might have been worth it. Gravitycollapse Aug 2013 #53
It should have been. n/t ProSense Aug 2013 #83
Fucking THANK YOU - for SAYING IT!! Great OP, Will. chimpymustgo Aug 2013 #72
Figures you would condone such a post. n/t ProSense Aug 2013 #82
Don't think it will, WRP. Duval Aug 2013 #96
+1 LondonReign2 Aug 2013 #32
Edward Snowden is a modern day Paul Revere with a thumb drive full of news that Tyranny is coming! usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #35
Oh FFS... SidDithers Aug 2013 #37
Edward Snowden is a modern day Paul Revere with a thumb drive full of news that Tyranny is coming! usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #39
Oh FFS... SidDithers Aug 2013 #42
You know, you don't need to sign your posts. Bonobo Aug 2013 #60
That's why there's the NSA. Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #64
Important to point out this change very likely due to Snowden's whistleblowing. flpoljunkie Aug 2013 #84
Thanks for the aritlce, ProSense.. my someone's awfully touchy about Cha Aug 2013 #95
Big k&r. dkf Aug 2013 #27
Thank you, William Pitt. Faryn Balyncd Aug 2013 #31
KICK Zorra Aug 2013 #34
K & R cherokeeprogressive Aug 2013 #38
Kick. Plus the usual memo-whisperers show up, needle Will, and get their desired results. Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #40
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #41
Uh... drugs are illegal (fortunately, for many, unfortunately for some) Amonester Aug 2013 #43
Fraud is illegal too, yet the President chose not to prosecute the banksters. Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #56
It's a-ok to persecute the little people, but the 1% can break laws at will. Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #58
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #55
Actually the executive could end the stupid war on drugs tomorrow. Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #71
Given how the War on Drugs turned out; time for a War on Jobs! Divernan Aug 2013 #73
Wish there were a DU Irony Award - Well played indeed! - nt HardTimes99 Aug 2013 #76
How much can you trust the future? Amonester Aug 2013 #44
It is, in fact, all about you. gulliver Aug 2013 #45
Good article Will Hydra Aug 2013 #46
Thank you Will. You laid it all out. Autumn Aug 2013 #47
Great piece, Will Oilwellian Aug 2013 #48
Well then we have a duty Newest Reality Aug 2013 #49
9/11 was nothing more than an excuse to initiate their preconceived agenda. blkmusclmachine Aug 2013 #50
TransCanada were caught with a slideshow of peaceful activists, teaching cops they're terrorists. Fire Walk With Me Aug 2013 #51
How long until Minority Report, USA?...nt silvershadow Aug 2013 #52
Kick And Recommended cantbeserious Aug 2013 #57
Good one, Will. Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #59
Obama: NSA Surveillance Was Necessary To Make Sure Boston Bombings Weren't Part Of Bigger Plot Ichingcarpenter Aug 2013 #61
Necessary for them to help the DEA monitor and arrest medical marijuana users? Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #63
Spying vs Surveillance are synonyms Ichingcarpenter Aug 2013 #65
I know. What's astounding is that anyone here is even trying to polish this turd. Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #68
Right, we need the NSA because we're too stupid to simply follow up a direct Russian tip off. Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #66
Yes, but my point is his use of the words Ichingcarpenter Aug 2013 #67
I agree with you Waiting For Everyman Aug 2013 #69
I just wanted to show he was splitting hairs Ichingcarpenter Aug 2013 #70
K&R laundry_queen Aug 2013 #62
Great post Will. Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #77
Spying comprehensively? There's no proof of that. nt treestar Aug 2013 #78
fuck you bigtree Aug 2013 #79
The spying paranoia on DU has jumped the shark DontTreadOnMe Aug 2013 #80
No, they have all that data, and a lot more. Fuddnik Aug 2013 #87
Facebook knows me as a John Q. Public. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2013 #92
Thank you, Don'tTreadOnMe. that is all. Cha Aug 2013 #94
You put it into words and you still don't see the difference? A Simple Game Aug 2013 #99
K&R. nt OnyxCollie Aug 2013 #81
K&R JDPriestly Aug 2013 #85
Excellent OP! blackspade Aug 2013 #86
K & R Lifelong Protester Aug 2013 #88
Thanks Will. K&R glinda Aug 2013 #89
The DEA connection is very troubling, and it's not just the government, ecstatic Aug 2013 #90
Power corrupts... FlyByNight Aug 2013 #91
Spending its resources to spy on the American people thwarts those would express dissent over indepat Aug 2013 #93
you ask Vietnameravet Aug 2013 #97
This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2013 #98
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