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In reply to the discussion: Obama Proves Snowden’s Point [View all]Katashi_itto
(10,175 posts)120. Yep, it's total BS.
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Obama was calling for more disclosure and reforms before Snowden commited his crimes.
phleshdef
Aug 2013
#1
That was only 2 months ago. It takes time to put together and roll out policy changes.
phleshdef
Aug 2013
#29
snowden's information was in the guardian in may--by my reckoning,some three months ago.
niyad
Aug 2013
#37
FALSE! If you're looking to bash Obama and Democrats, at least get your facts correct....
George II
Aug 2013
#71
all I am doing is pointing out when the article was published. please cite where I am trashing
niyad
Aug 2013
#81
I am looking to get reforms. This bullshit has been going on since Obama took office.
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#110
Sorry, but Obama, or ANY President, doesn't have the power to repeal the Patriot Act or.........
George II
Aug 2013
#162
I am not sure exactly what Obama said as a candidate but he didnt support the Patriot Act.
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#163
Good ideas. Never happen. THe Powers to be are not going to give up their powers. nm
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#111
It was in the context of enacting policies suggested 2 months ago, not 5 years ago.
phleshdef
Aug 2013
#98
Ok, so I guess you would defend Fox News when similar attacks are made against that network?
phleshdef
Aug 2013
#99
Oddly enough calling for more disclosure while overseeing secret American policies sure does seem...
AppleBottom
Aug 2013
#106
Yes and he once said he wanted the Patriot Act repealed. What's your point? nm
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#108
Thanks. I have to say I haven't lost confidence in him. I'm PROUD of the job he's doing as President
George II
Aug 2013
#165
Agreed. But I was speaking to the point that Obama has no right to make decisions for us.
randome
Aug 2013
#104
Yes, he did. And he reiterated that there have been no instances of wrongdoing/abuse.
millennialmax
Aug 2013
#19
The FISC ruled in October 2011 that aspects of NSA data collection were unconstitutional
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#67
"I've been desperately trying to get an idea of why people are so angry about this"
George II
Aug 2013
#77
It's a bit late to try to convince the American people that Daddy Knows Best and all
JDPriestly
Aug 2013
#40
Snowden has thousands of documents that go beyond any domestic related concerns...
phleshdef
Aug 2013
#45
"I am comfortable that the program currently is not being abused." That is pure rhetoric.
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#114
meanwhile as the bodies of women and kids killed by US drones pile up...look over there snowden nt
msongs
Aug 2013
#7
Are you claiming to have secret information about the conversations between Snowden and
JDPriestly
Aug 2013
#48
Obama told us beore we elected him that the people would have to hold his feet to the fire
notadmblnd
Aug 2013
#8
...and the next President will abuse the program more than the current one.[n/t]
Maedhros
Aug 2013
#43
WTF?!! I've read it a number of times and find it interesting that you are TWISTING
Ecumenist
Aug 2013
#101
OH BULLSHIT!! Look, Obama may not be perfect but he's LIGHT YEARS better than that idiot
Ecumenist
Aug 2013
#117
as long as we can "blue link" to it in 500 threads we can call it an accomplishment
RetroLounge
Aug 2013
#94
Well at least there are a bunch of new people calling Obama a liar no matter what.
Turbineguy
Aug 2013
#24
as obama said, "we were going to do these reforms all along! yeah, that's the ticket!"
unblock
Aug 2013
#68
It's called "damage control". First, "We dont spy on Americans. We arent doing anything bad."
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#142
It's like Homer Simpson hiding his gun from Marge in "The Cartridge Family" episode.
Maedhros
Aug 2013
#152
No! Obama didn't "prove Snowden's point" - Snowden didn't HAVE a point except.........
George II
Aug 2013
#69
LOL !!! - Yeah... A Gutless Coward That Somehow Caused The POTUS To Explain Himself In Front..
WillyT
Aug 2013
#70
If he wasn't a gutless coward he wouldn't be pleading with dozens of countries....
George II
Aug 2013
#73
Except that Obama DIDN'T have to explain himself in front of the entire nation...
George II
Aug 2013
#78
the secret budgets are the next thing to break,.. Big-Intel gets how much?$??
Civilization2
Aug 2013
#91
True Edward Snowden has offered more real hope and change over corrupt American policies.
AppleBottom
Aug 2013
#105
Imagine That - They Agree - Yet Obama Demands Incarceration - Duplicity Of The Highest Order
cantbeserious
Aug 2013
#129
Who our government chooses to prosecute and who it chooses not to prosecute imo are
indepat
Aug 2013
#153