I totally agree with Al Gore's assessment of the Snowden/NSA issue.

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28. Exactly Uncle Joe. There is a talking point often used to denigrate people who are not marching in

lockstep with the status quo proponents and post their concerns where many can read them. There are variations of it, but in essence, rather than address the issues raised, it goes like this 'well, spending all one's time on the Internet isn't getting much done'. It's clever, meant to elicit a defensive response. That of course distracts from the legitimate issues raised, if we allow it.

The Internet has put the fear of God into those who are up to no good. The ruling elite have admitted that they are 'losing the message', as if the news is some kind of message.

The people are more informed because of the Web, which is why it is much more difficult for them to control what people think about the issues, despite having bought the media.

Their Corporate media is among the least trusted source of news so it must be frustrating for them to have spent all that money, time and effort only to see it fail.

Otoh, they should never be underestimated, now that they know WHERE the people are getting their info, they are going after the Web also.