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In reply to the discussion: Snowden Interview: NSA 'In Bed Together with the Germans [View all]bhikkhu
(10,715 posts)46. More old news
...seemingly timed for effect. After 9/11 intelligence sharing between the US and European nations was increased greatly, for good reason. Some analysis on that from a couple years ago: http://www.e-ir.info/2011/03/08/eu-us-intelligence-sharing-post-911-predictions-for-the-future/
I don't know very much about Snowden, but it seems like he keeps being shocked to have learned things that were well discussed and common knowledge when they started.
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Where were the cells discovered from 9/11? In germany? I can see how they are working together.
The Wielding Truth
Jul 2013
#10
Mine was not a comment on distraction, but the fact that the german cooperation uncovered cells.
The Wielding Truth
Jul 2013
#65
And Germany faces elections in September. Merkel may be in for a big surprise.
JDPriestly
Jul 2013
#68
The scandal is that the people of the world do not want the elite clique in leadership regardless of
JDPriestly
Jul 2013
#67
But who cares what you say, edward? You've been charged with a felony and didn't stay to get
Nanjing to Seoul
Jul 2013
#3
did you not see the "do I need to add the sarcasm? icon" at the bottom
Nanjing to Seoul
Jul 2013
#55
NONONO I was glad to see your post that described some of the crap spew'd from the bunny stompers.
L0oniX
Jul 2013
#56
With This Much Intelligence Incest In Play - It Is Easy To Understand The Morales Affair
cantbeserious
Jul 2013
#4
We need to flush all our leaders from power on a regular basis, even the civil servants.
reformist2
Jul 2013
#9
Yes, and I'm kind of stunned to realize our government are such a bunch of fools, still.
bemildred
Jul 2013
#36
Either take Snowden at his word **OR** be outraged we're "spying" on our allies.
baldguy
Jul 2013
#22
BND has already been busted for spying on journalists multiple times recently and nothing changes.
BenzoDia
Jul 2013
#29
oh sage with the crystal ball, let me know the powerball because you can tap into another
Nanjing to Seoul
Jul 2013
#57