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phleshdef

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24. That doesn't mean "that they "own" the data"

Reply to silvershadow (Reply #22)

Fri Aug 9, 2013, 05:40 PM

Aug 2013

Actually, a large numbers of providers have their terms of service and privacy agreements written in such a way that they do legally own a lot of the data and you agree to those terms when you become a customer.

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How many times has he said the word "constitution", does anyo know? Just curios. Flame away if you [View all] silvershadow Aug 2013 OP

"Bully Pulpit", "Pretty Speech", "Bully Pulpit", "Pretty Speech" !! JoePhilly Aug 2013 #1

Setting up a propaganda website TM99 Aug 2013 #2

Thanks for proving my point so quickly. JoePhilly Aug 2013 #5

Oh grow up. TM99 Aug 2013 #20

"setting up a propoganda website" = hyperbole ... JoePhilly Aug 2013 #21

Obviously you are not TM99 Aug 2013 #34

I'm with you on that website he mentioned. It was my first thought. My next thought was I really am silvershadow Aug 2013 #7

I pretty much have lost my hope for change. Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #31

I'm to the point where I guess I need to be the change by running for office. At least if I lost, I silvershadow Aug 2013 #33

That is ridiculous. If he says he will stop this programs and does so we will be CHEERING!!! dkf Aug 2013 #4

No, you'll say he's lying. JoePhilly Aug 2013 #6

Lol I wouldn't accuse him of lying yet. That's YOUR take on him. dkf Aug 2013 #9

Actually its my take on ... JoePhilly Aug 2013 #16

Which topic? And did you notice, too, that he only touched on the phone records and moved on, as if silvershadow Aug 2013 #8

Lot's of hyperbole in there ... JoePhilly Aug 2013 #11

Well, for starters, I can't wrap my head around the idea of secret courts, operating completely out silvershadow Aug 2013 #13

Ok, let's discuss the secret court ... do you know when it was created? JoePhilly Aug 2013 #15

Well, then, apparently no one has yet brought a strong enough case, but I will be shocked if they silvershadow Aug 2013 #22

That doesn't mean "that they "own" the data" phleshdef Aug 2013 #24

Yeah, I know. That's why I say they will pay a heavy price now. Because I don't care for that and silvershadow Aug 2013 #27

We just don't live in a society where complete privacy is a realistic option anymore. phleshdef Aug 2013 #30

lol usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #35

They think he's supposed to kowtow to every demand. millennialmax Aug 2013 #10

Yes, that's exactly the attitude that reeks from this government now, both parties. woo me with science Aug 2013 #18

+ a gazillion. nt Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #32

Because we don't trust him LittleBlue Aug 2013 #17

You sound like one of the folks who thinks the President is JoePhilly Aug 2013 #19

It's becoming pretty clear all they want to do is grouse treestar Aug 2013 #29

Did you expect candidate Obama to show up at the podium? boomer55 Aug 2013 #3

Flame!! LiberalFighter Aug 2013 #12

:( Sorry. silvershadow Aug 2013 #14

It's manipulative horseshit for public consumption. woo me with science Aug 2013 #23

I'm sorry, I was too busy crying and typing. Safetykitten Aug 2013 #25

Obama Weasle Words. 99Forever Aug 2013 #26

He thinks it is constitutional, so that is obvious to him treestar Aug 2013 #28