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In reply to the discussion: Some have mentioned: Why bring up NSA Spying now and not back in 2006? [View all]PatrynXX
(5,668 posts)56. I knew it was a threat the moment I saw the movie Sneakers
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Some have mentioned: Why bring up NSA Spying now and not back in 2006? [View all]
Octafish
Aug 2013
OP
Bush didn't like people reporting his administration's illegal activities, but Obama's admin has
hughee99
Aug 2013
#62
''Money trumps peace.'' -- George Walker Bush*, ''president'' of the United States, Feb. 14, 2007
Octafish
Aug 2013
#111
The issue back then was warrantless wiretapping. And many of us demanded we go back to FISA.
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#2
I'm sure you'd acknowledge that things have changed quite a bit since the PATRIOT Act.
EOTE
Aug 2013
#8
I explained all that when I covered it. Not knowing the facts and history and commenting? Thats weak
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#64
Oh, CAPS, well why didn't you use CAPS to begin with? That changes everything.
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#87
Since you offer no knowledge at all, I'll assume you are projecting. Besides...
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#110
I think it's an expression of their feelings of powerlessness and lack of a voice
stevenleser
Aug 2013
#134
"This is the Central Scrutinizer, all subsequent critical thinking is now banned."
Enthusiast
Aug 2013
#89
REALLY!?! How is agreeing with a post with sarcasm (now noted) shouting neener neener!?
uponit7771
Aug 2013
#48
Yes the pre-Patriot Act FISA. Do you support Obama's use of the Patriot Act?
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#44
BUT there was NO teevee gnews HUGH & CRY! no stirring of the sheeples fears as now.
pansypoo53219
Aug 2013
#46
CT is a pejorative term over used by those that blindly follow their leaders.
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#45
No it's cool. I got it and I am usually the one that doesnt. See post #78 above. nm
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#103
Why do I find myself bookmarking ALL your threads? Thanks, so much for the history and perspective.
chimpymustgo
Aug 2013
#113
Well,the hair on fire crowd needs some kind of justification for not caring until now.
railsback
Aug 2013
#11
Doesn't matter what lane they pick the NSA will never ever be able to meet the standard of HOF
uponit7771
Aug 2013
#34
Let's talk about this "triple oversight". Looks to me like there is zero oversight.
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#40
The treatment afforded RFK, Jr. made me wonder if this was Parallel Hell Hole Bus Stop No. 9.
Octafish
Aug 2013
#88
Deja DU: Are ALL COMMUNICATIONS routed overseas to circumvent US law and the Constitution?
Coyotl
Aug 2013
#33
Dont'cha know once Obama got in all of the Republicans in charge at the NSA were transformed,...
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2013
#57
Because The Black Tax is in full effect. Has been since the guy raised
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2013
#66
Thanks for this! I thought it was just me (I'm a "conspiracy theorist" from way back). nt
silvershadow
Aug 2013
#67
because it's being pushed by the right wing after being started by haters/clowns S.&G. ...nt
uhnope
Aug 2013
#72
The hell with Godwin. Nothing funny about the NAZI influence on America's secret government.
Octafish
Aug 2013
#122
Sen. Obama warned about Patriot Act abuses. President Obama proved him right.
Octafish
Aug 2013
#124
An excellent bookmarkable answer, but the question is silly as hell.
Waiting For Everyman
Aug 2013
#74