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bvar22

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91. This REEKS of desperation.

Mon Jun 10, 2013, 02:46 PM

Jun 2013

So do the threads on DU approving of the White House policies of extending and enhancing some of the WORST Security State Policies of the Bush Administration,
disregarding the individual protections guaranteed by 4th Amendment,
and persecution of Whistle Blowers.

In some cases, members of DU are now serving as willing accomplices to the government's persecution of Whistle Blowers.

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10 things to know about Edward Snowden [View all] Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 OP

yet the NSA had no problem entrusting its "national security threatening" secrets with him. geek tragedy Jun 2013 #1

Oh, now you've done it... SidDithers Jun 2013 #2

Done what exactly? Cranked the smear machine up to 11? LondonReign2 Jun 2013 #64

Expecting different results with this post? Autumn Jun 2013 #3

I accidently self-deleted the other one when I was trying to self-delete a reply. Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #4

Don't you hate it when that happens. Autumn Jun 2013 #11

And considering he's from North Carolina... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2013 #113

Self-deleted at 9:16 and reposted at 9:19. cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #7

EXACT same OP here by EXACT same DU'er (link) Lex Jun 2013 #5

See my post above. n/t Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #6

Yeah, you left out the link to your earlier OP. Seems like it wasn't Lex Jun 2013 #8

I welcome the debate Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #10

LOL! You welcome attention being given to your silly talking points. reformist2 Jun 2013 #16

It is a nifty way to Lex Jun 2013 #19

That makes no sense Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #27

If they see it and care enough, or they may think they already addressed the morningfog Jun 2013 #47

Well I'm certainly open to discussion about this subject. Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #22

what is there to debate? paulk Jun 2013 #112

What no rape charges to go with those fries? Matariki Jun 2013 #9

It's early yet. Character assassination takes time. morningfog Jun 2013 #48

There has to be a pet monkey in the mix too Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #92

Had a fight with his step-mother when he was in HS in Oklahoma. Smarmie Doofus Jun 2013 #108

I love the "donated to Ron Paul" factoid. As if we're supposed to think less of him for that. reformist2 Jun 2013 #12

and he wasn't a friendly neighbor! Lex Jun 2013 #15

LOL! The spin control people aren't as good as they used to be. reformist2 Jun 2013 #18

I read somewhere he sits down to pee. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #36

If they produce an Olive Garden receipt in his name Union Scribe Jun 2013 #55

I bet the NSA has one. A Walmart receipt too. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #60

weird. i had read he doesn't put the seat down after peeing.. frylock Jun 2013 #102

I tend to think less of people who send money to neoconfederate bigots and slavery apologists Major Nikon Jun 2013 #33

When it comes to stopping illegal government activity, Ron Paul is one of the good guys. reformist2 Jun 2013 #37

Champion of liberty by day, slavery apologist at night Major Nikon Jun 2013 #39

Ya...he's a great guy...if you ignore his racism and support for the old confederacy. Cali_Democrat Jun 2013 #40

A "great" guy or a whistleblower telling the truth? Lex Jun 2013 #88

Right? Bobbie Jo Jun 2013 #56

You forgot the horse they rode in on Major Nikon Jun 2013 #66

Indeed. Bobbie Jo Jun 2013 #67

Him too! nt brush Jun 2013 #83

I do about that particular factoid. brush Jun 2013 #82

Seriously? Hell Hath No Fury Jun 2013 #13

Irrelevant. nt alsame Jun 2013 #14

I don't have a high school diploma either... mike_c Jun 2013 #17

Similar here, in background and currently suffragette Jun 2013 #35

That's not the interesting part. DevonRex Jun 2013 #57

This is comedy gold! muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #20

All 10 items cited mainstream news outlets Major Nikon Jun 2013 #30

But only Politico thinks they're what you need to know about him muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #32

What else is there to know about him? Major Nikon Jun 2013 #34

What his job in 'IT security' actually involved, for instance? muriel_volestrangler Jun 2013 #41

If I were to reckon, I'd bet it involved IT security Major Nikon Jun 2013 #45

11. He rides his bike on the sidewalk KamaAina Jun 2013 #21

in all seriousness however... mike_c Jun 2013 #25

#12 Doesn't separate recycling DirkGently Jun 2013 #79

#13 Wears socks with sandals. noamnety Jun 2013 #100

He didn't chit chat with his neighbors???!!!!!!!!! Kill Him!!!!!!!!! DesMoinesDem Jun 2013 #23

i am not a friendly neighbour either. so fucking what? La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2013 #24

Friendly neighbors make me uneasy. DirkGently Jun 2013 #81

Does anybody know what this person's responsibilitys were......... wandy Jun 2013 #26

He wasn't a friendly neighbor? OH! My! God! Fawke Em Jun 2013 #28

At the grocery store, at the grocery store!!! JW2020 Jun 2013 #29

And then proceeded to write a check! BuelahWitch Jun 2013 #70

and for cash back!!1! frylock Jun 2013 #103

Oh, that's not even the half of it! noamnety Jun 2013 #99

How do they know about his laptop stickers, anyway? Hmm??? reformist2 Jun 2013 #31

They cite The Guardian for that tidbit emulatorloo Jun 2013 #104

And to think the CIA and NSA entrusted our national security to him. GeorgeGist Jun 2013 #38

It's almost like the NSA / CIA have terrible judgment DirkGently Jun 2013 #80

That's the issue treestar Jun 2013 #123

"boxes piled floor-to-ceiling in his garage......" JohnnyLib2 Jun 2013 #42

How the fuck do you go from security guard to CIA IT Security? No fucking way. DevonRex Jun 2013 #43

He could have taken computer courses. Fawke Em Jun 2013 #46

No way in hell would that get you in at CIA. DevonRex Jun 2013 #69

Sigh... I wish I could tell you more. Fawke Em Jun 2013 #136

It's rare to start out with a six-figure job with just certs these days... penultimate Jun 2013 #121

OK. I agree with one of your points. Fawke Em Jun 2013 #137

Depends on the certs though... penultimate Jun 2013 #141

"IT Security" can cover up a host of things, is my only thought Recursion Jun 2013 #54

Yeah, Id kill for a promotion like that. NoOneMan Jun 2013 #59

Seriously, DevonRex Jun 2013 #74

By not being "IT Security" jeff47 Jun 2013 #115

That's the issue treestar Jun 2013 #124

I think he's either DevonRex Jun 2013 #125

That's right. LWolf Jun 2013 #44

I think the spinsters Union Scribe Jun 2013 #52

I think you are correct. nt LWolf Jun 2013 #62

If you care about the message, you should give a shit about Snowden Major Nikon Jun 2013 #58

If I care about the message, LWolf Jun 2013 #61

He's uh ... uh Arab. DirkGently Jun 2013 #87

"Wasn’t a friendly neighbor" Union Scribe Jun 2013 #49

Used to return videotapes without rewinding them. n/t QC Jun 2013 #50

Snowden never rewound rented DVDs. I read it. n/t cherokeeprogressive Jun 2013 #63

Failed to "courtesy flush" bus station toilet on 2 occasions. DirkGently Jun 2013 #85

Known to leave the shower curtain *outside* the tub.... Smarmie Doofus Jun 2013 #110

Once stroked a cat's fur the WRONG WAY! DirkGently Jun 2013 #111

unrec TeeYiYi Jun 2013 #51

11. Its fun to be spied on by your government NoOneMan Jun 2013 #53

Did he own an iguana? LanternWaste Jun 2013 #65

Fringed lizard. Waaay more traitorous. (nt) DirkGently Jun 2013 #78

This thread is very interesting! hootinholler Jun 2013 #68

He "didn't stop to chat much" with his neighbors? Nye Bevan Jun 2013 #71

Not a "friendly neighbor?" Well then SCREW civil rights! DirkGently Jun 2013 #72

More BOrG Crap™ BrotherIvan Jun 2013 #73

I heerd he made a nasty comment on that Cheerios commercial! DirkGently Jun 2013 #75

"wasn't a friendly neighbor (because he didn't always stop to chat) & had boxes stacked in garage" hlthe2b Jun 2013 #76

Boxes in his garage!!??!! How weird is THAT??? Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2013 #77

Wow-- if someone that unimpressive could have such easy access to domestic surveillance info... Marr Jun 2013 #84

Yeah. Not helping "ever'thin's fine, nothin' to see here" argument. DirkGently Jun 2013 #90

OMG He didn't stop to chat? ForgoTheConsequence Jun 2013 #86

It is rumored he once tipped only 17% for delivery food. DirkGently Jun 2013 #94

An' he went to a yucko community college!! Peregrine Took Jun 2013 #89

I say! Did you hear the news? Apparently his father didn't even attend Eaton! Marr Jun 2013 #93

He turned me into a newt! Hell Hath No Fury Jun 2013 #114

LOL Marr Jun 2013 #117

Did you get better? DirkGently Jun 2013 #119

Gotta little residual - Hell Hath No Fury Jun 2013 #140

This REEKS of desperation. bvar22 Jun 2013 #91

He ripped off the label on his matress. retread Jun 2013 #95

He did not wash his hands before returning to work. DirkGently Jun 2013 #97

He forgot to wipe his feet. retread Jun 2013 #116

He has been seen consorting with Whigs. DirkGently Jun 2013 #118

NOW I get it. This is actually a tongue-in-cheek DEFENSE of Snowden! Nye Bevan Jun 2013 #96

Spent a lot of time in the bathroom when he was an adolescent. QC Jun 2013 #98

This should come as no surprise to anyone. Wonder what his DU handle is? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #101

11. He's a Sagittarius, likes walks on the beach demwing Jun 2013 #105

#1: Isn't a GED equivalent to a high school diploma? Smarmie Doofus Jun 2013 #106

He told them once, he told them a hundred times: put "Spinal Tap" first and "Puppet show" last. myrna minx Jun 2013 #107

You know what.... Matariki Jun 2013 #109

I don't know what to make of the whole PRISM leak yet, but this shit here seems wrong.... penultimate Jun 2013 #120

Not friendly and donated RP....nt ileus Jun 2013 #122

This explains why Rand Paul would think he was great, we dont need people like this Thinkingabout Jun 2013 #132

11 posed with rifle and communist newspaper markiv Jun 2013 #126

12. lived in USSA and took a Russian bride markiv Jun 2013 #127

13 Wore white shoes after labor day nt markiv Jun 2013 #128

Rumored to be uncircumcised! DirkGently Jun 2013 #129

THAT'S IT; SCHEDULING DIRKGENTLY FOR ASS KICKING Skittles Jun 2013 #130

Come 'n get me, Skittles! DirkGently Jun 2013 #131

YEE HAW! Skittles Jun 2013 #133

His pit bull is cut, however. n/t QC Jun 2013 #138

Charles Pierce is going to have a field day with this. pa28 Jun 2013 #134

A post this scary needs to be kicked...nt SidDithers Jun 2013 #135

this is pathetic. nt limpyhobbler Jun 2013 #139

K&R, for the lulz. reformist2 Jul 2013 #142

another K&R U4ikLefty Jul 2014 #143