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5. this bill dying was an unambiguous victory for the NSA-humpers

Reply to merrily (Reply #4)

Fri Nov 21, 2014, 08:21 AM

Nov 2014

And Rand Paul voted with them.

Not only did he vote with them, his vote was crucial to killing it.

But it becomes an 'open question' of whether it was a good or bad vote somehow, even though those who opposed it now have complete control of the Senate. (only one member of the Democratic caucus voted with Paul and the other Republicans)

This will not be the last time in which a certain segment gives Rand Paul a pass. Just like they've given him a pass for saying it's okay to use drones on liquor store robbers, and calling for a new invasion of Iraq, etc.

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After Fearmongering Kills the NSA Reform Bill, What�s Next? [View all] xchrom Nov 2014 OP

shocking, Glenn Greenwald giving political cover to Rand Paul. geek tragedy Nov 2014 #1

Keep on keeping those priorities straight! All that matters here is Greenwald. merrily Nov 2014 #2

raise your hand if you honestly think the next Congress is going to pass better legislation. geek tragedy Nov 2014 #3

How does that relate to your Reply #1 or to my Reply #2, to which you are supposedly replying? merrily Nov 2014 #4

this bill dying was an unambiguous victory for the NSA-humpers geek tragedy Nov 2014 #5

Your Reply 1 was about Greenwald. merrily Nov 2014 #6

NSA-humpers? What are NSA-humpers ? Autumn Nov 2014 #8

They ignore the fact Obama could have killed it and chose not to. Autumn Nov 2014 #7

That's way too sophisticated. merrily Nov 2014 #9

Can you please tell me what a NSA humper is? Autumn Nov 2014 #10

Actually, I don't think I can. merrily Nov 2014 #11

A lot of strange terms lately. I find them to be very interesting Autumn Nov 2014 #12

I have to say most national politicians would. The proof is in the pudding. merrily Nov 2014 #13

So Greenwald is above any criticism whatsoever Blue_Tires Nov 2014 #15

The fake rewording of a post bit is so tiresome and lame. Not worth more of a reply than that. merrily Nov 2014 #16

So you challenge me without a proper response? Blue_Tires Nov 2014 #17

Challenge? No. I simply described your tired posting tactic. merrily Nov 2014 #18

I love how the author tries to pin the diloution of the bill on Obama Blue_Tires Nov 2014 #14