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In reply to the discussion: Obama, Congress Owe Snowden Thanks, and a Pardon [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)this government. That is a fact. When anyone tried to expose those dangerous deceptions and lies, our 'security agencies' were used to discredit them. See Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson.
It seems to me that if the truth is uncovered far fewer people are likely to die.
I wonder of those who thought Bush was a hero and Joe Wilson a traitor, changed their minds after the truth became obvious.
Too bad we don't prosecute war criminals in this country. Too bad we don't listen to Whistle Blowers before it's too late. And too bad Cheney got away with his exposure of an uncover agent.
Snowden's revelations have made it possible for this country to reign in the rogue elements in our government.
They spied on THIS president we have learned. This should be not just against the law, but considered to be a treasonous act. The danger in having a spy agency capable of spying on a US Presidential candidate should be obvious to almost everyone.