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ProSense

(116,464 posts)
6. The fact that Russia
Tue Mar 18, 2014, 04:15 PM
Mar 2014

"let alone keeping company with Russia and Iran is disgusting. "

...is shutting down opposition sites is what is even more "disgusting."

At least American don't have to worry that the Government is going to pull the plug on DU or Fox Noise.

Russia Wipes Opposition Sites From The Internet
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024669215

The "No shit, Sherlock" moment is not recognizing that that countries engage in surveillance.

NSA reforms will effect change, but nothing is going to stop Putin from wiping opposition off the Internet.

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From Reporters Without Borders Luminous Animal Mar 2014 #1
K&R G_j Mar 2014 #2
A well deserved honor. Somehow, I don't think this will be on The List of Obama's achievements. Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2014 #3
The U.S. ProSense Mar 2014 #4
No shit, Sherlock. The fact that we are on it at all Luminous Animal Mar 2014 #5
The fact that Russia ProSense Mar 2014 #6
I won't play your stupid game. The US is an enemy of the internet. Luminous Animal Mar 2014 #7
LOL! n/t ProSense Mar 2014 #8
Quick, look over there! zeemike Mar 2014 #11
I, for one, welcome our security state overlords. Hail Drone Master Obama! nt Demo_Chris Mar 2014 #9
Kick. Luminous Animal Mar 2014 #10
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