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deurbano

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16. Well, alright then. And no, in my case, it is not a generational disconnect. I'm almost 59.

Reply to DevonRex (Reply #15)

Mon Aug 26, 2013, 11:22 PM

Aug 2013

My parents built a fallout shelter in our backyard.... and I'm familiar with the Cold War. I've been against the growing surveillance state--- and in favor of greater transparency-- since I was old enough to know about it. I don't understand the ability to become so cavalier about actions that are illegal and immoral.

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Why Did NSA Spy On UN? Not To Counter Terrorism, Secret Documents Show - CSM [View all] WillyT Aug 2013 OP

K&R Fumesucker Aug 2013 #1

Total information awareness Hydra Aug 2013 #2

They have always spied on the UN. Fuddnik Aug 2013 #3

So they created the NSA because of terrorism. Progressive dog Aug 2013 #4

Is this a generational disconnect? DevonRex Aug 2013 #5

No, no! You don't understand! ConservativeDemocrat Aug 2013 #8

That just about sums it up. DevonRex Aug 2013 #11

Bamford on Snowden ("Whistleblower"): deurbano Aug 2013 #13

Yes, he said that. I've followed Mr. Bamford for decades now. DevonRex Aug 2013 #15

Well, alright then. And no, in my case, it is not a generational disconnect. I'm almost 59. deurbano Aug 2013 #16

Yes, there is reason to be concerned. DevonRex Aug 2013 #17

This is why they call us "Progressives" Maedhros Aug 2013 #6

Laws don't apply to PTB doncha know??? on point Aug 2013 #7

drip, drip, drip MNBrewer Aug 2013 #9

"President Obama defended NSA surveillance programs in his Aug. 9 press conference.... Hotler Aug 2013 #10

correct riverbendviewgal Aug 2013 #14

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