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TxGrandpa

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9. One has to wonder if....

Reply to Ms. Toad (Reply #8)

Fri Jun 21, 2013, 10:53 AM

Jun 2013

...this is not damage control.

He still has much promise with many programs on line for the benefit of the people to let this destroy his credibility. Hopefully this committee won't end up as a rubber stamp.

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Obama to meet with privacy, civil liberties board [View all] Omaha Steve Jun 2013 OP

That is a good first step - Ms. Toad Jun 2013 #1

Wonder if we could expect more smoke and mirrors? TxGrandpa Jun 2013 #6

I hope that President Obama will take advantage of this Ms. Toad Jun 2013 #8

One has to wonder if.... TxGrandpa Jun 2013 #9

"declassifying more details" BumRushDaShow Jun 2013 #2

K&R Solly Mack Jun 2013 #3

Created in 2004 and this is the first meeting with Obama...sigh. dkf Jun 2013 #4

figleaf AngryAmish Jun 2013 #12

to seriously address the issue of privacy and civil liberties Enrique Jun 2013 #14

I'm whelmed. GeorgeGist Jun 2013 #5

I specifically want to know to what extent internet and similar surveillance JDPriestly Jun 2013 #7

It is good to know the government is listening to us Coyotl Jun 2013 #10

He's the best POTUS we've ever had regarding privacy and individual rights mwrguy Jun 2013 #11

Total garbage. Ms. Toad Jun 2013 #13

Good one, mwrguy blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #19

But we ain't allowed to even peep behind the curtain usGovOwesUs3Trillion Jun 2013 #24

first thing on the agenda: introductions Enrique Jun 2013 #15

Will he spy on them as well? AnotherMcIntosh Jun 2013 #16

...and blackmail them with dirt he's already dug up. FiveGoodMen Jun 2013 #17

Meeting at a secret location, with the attendees sworn to secrecy. blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #18

"Mysterious privacy board touted by Obama has deep government ties" (The Guardian) adric mutelovic Jun 2013 #20

In other words, it's yet another fabrication from mister "hope & change," president empty suit. PSPS Jun 2013 #21

This is becoming ridiculous Celefin Jun 2013 #22

more lies, bullshit, & cover ups! eom. wildbilln864 Jun 2013 #23