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reformist2

(9,841 posts)
Fri Jun 7, 2013, 12:37 PM Jun 2013

Maybe it's time to cut back on internet/cell phone use?


Seriously, I have no idea what the proper response to all these revelations of spying should be, but my gut reaction is to turn off my internet, turn off my phone, and actually talk to people face to face instead. (This post notwithstanding, of course!)
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Maybe it's time to cut back on internet/cell phone use? (Original Post) reformist2 Jun 2013 OP
The only way we can stay truly free... JuniperLea Jun 2013 #1
I would be thrilled to think someone is interested in my boring conversation. gordianot Jun 2013 #2
Don't talk about criminal activity on the phone NightWatcher Jun 2013 #3
Maybe your neighbors should start listening in to your conversations too.. because who cares, right! reformist2 Jun 2013 #5
Seriously, my life isn't changing one bit. n/t cynatnite Jun 2013 #4
Ditto. n/t RebelOne Jun 2013 #6
No madokie Jun 2013 #7

JuniperLea

(39,584 posts)
1. The only way we can stay truly free...
Fri Jun 7, 2013, 12:42 PM
Jun 2013

Is to communicate with each other and stay informed. The first thing you do when trying to take over is to keep people from talking.

gordianot

(15,237 posts)
2. I would be thrilled to think someone is interested in my boring conversation.
Fri Jun 7, 2013, 12:48 PM
Jun 2013

Phone; I need to get toilet paper my Republican in laws are coming. Internet; Republicans are full of shit.

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
3. Don't talk about criminal activity on the phone
Fri Jun 7, 2013, 12:54 PM
Jun 2013

Who gives a shit if the gubmint knows my wife wants me to pick up a rotisserie chicken while I'm out?

No one cares about the mundane daily goings on of 99.999% of the population.

madokie

(51,076 posts)
7. No
Fri Jun 7, 2013, 01:20 PM
Jun 2013

I'm going to continue as I have for 65 years. Which is to be a good citizen and not be using either for nefarious reasons

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