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9. It used to be

Reply to bobthedrummer (Reply #6)

Sat Mar 29, 2014, 02:40 PM

Mar 2014

Nobody seems to think that's very important anymore. Otherwise, you'd think the Department of Justice would bring a case, instead of Mr. Clapper receiving a vote of confidence from his boss.

But, since I'm reliably informed of the faultlessness of the current administration and it's the Worst Thing Ever to question that, I'm sure there's a Very Good Reason for Mr. Clapper's continued employment.

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Those who have studied History... bvar22 Mar 2014 #13

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