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In reply to the discussion: President Obama Takes A Big Risk And Scores A Big Win For Democracy-And No One Gives a damn... [View all]Kurovski
(34,657 posts)You had every chance to rebut the folks who wrote why they saw it as-not so-great deal.
Instead you chose to wax adorable to yourself.
You can read who is welcome here. It's already been clarified, I think when you do you may also read about the "no whining" about DU rule. Skinner stashed the info somewhere around here...
http://21stcenturywire.com/2014/02/25/snowden-training-guide-for-gchq-nsa-agents-infiltrating-and-disrupting-alternative-media-online/
Here's from the terms of service:
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