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In reply to the discussion: Remember when Obama said the NSA wasn’t “actually abusing” its powers? He was wrong. [View all]Response to ProSense (Reply #15)
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Remember when Obama said the NSA wasn’t “actually abusing” its powers? He was wrong. [View all]
Catherina
Aug 2013
OP
Butt hurt. Keep bringing it on, Catherina! The truth will defeat the ProCheney, ProAuthoritarians.
chimpymustgo
Aug 2013
#107
What I heard him say it that we have a system that can be abused but isnt being abused
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#61
That sounds about right. They really do think we are all stupid. Although the frenzied reactions
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#77
I think they are well aware that a lot of Americans, while maybe not stupid, really dont care.
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#93
Zero mistakes are impossible. The rate is extremely low though, you must admit.
JaneyVee
Aug 2013
#98
Yeah, something like that. Exactly that. And only McCain & Graham could go to Egypt
Catherina
Aug 2013
#10
"I don't want to see the first Black President of the US go down on something this stupid."
ProSense
Aug 2013
#15
You're correct. When he totally absolved the past, saying "go forward, not back",
delrem
Aug 2013
#46
With the Internet, we may see the first President to DO something about it....
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2013
#29
There is a fine line between rhetoric and lying. He is certainly a master at rhetoric. nm
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#63
Do you honestly believe the CIA hasn't had ongoing operations regardless of who's President?
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2013
#25
I'm glad I'm not the only one pointing out that the OP is using an NSA document. nt
msanthrope
Aug 2013
#83
Why is it when when some people are wrong, they're LYING, but when others are wrong
Dreamer Tatum
Aug 2013
#74
At this point its hard to take SnowGlen fans seriously because of the consummate amount of sophistry
uponit7771
Aug 2013
#90
Well, now that he knows of the abuse, I'm sure Obama will prosecute the abusers....won't he?
Tierra_y_Libertad
Aug 2013
#78
Holder is on it! Like the SEC on Wall Street, or banking regulators on Bof A
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#79