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applegrove

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Wed Jun 12, 2013, 07:09 PM Jun 2013

"John Oliver Hammers Republicans' Hypocrisy On The NSA Scandal"

John Oliver Hammers Republicans' Hypocrisy On The NSA Scandal

by Brett LoGiurato at Business Insider

http://www.businessinsider.com/john-oliver-nsa-scandal-daily-show-gun-control-2013-6

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Oliver covered both pro- and anti-surveillance Republicans, noting how their stances on the NSA's collection of phone records and electronic communications often doesn't square up with other views on civil liberties.

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Oliver also went after Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who supports the NSA's programs but did not vote to expand background checks on gun purchases because of its perceived intrusiveness.

"Guns are one thing, but phone calls are too dangerous to go unchecked," Oliver said.


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"John Oliver Hammers Republicans' Hypocrisy On The NSA Scandal" (Original Post) applegrove Jun 2013 OP
I'm watching this next! I think Oliver so far is doing a fine job! babylonsister Jun 2013 #1
Yep. He's doing great. applegrove Jun 2013 #4
Oliver SamKnause Jun 2013 #2
k&r for exposure. n/t Laelth Jun 2013 #3
Thanks for calling out the republicons, John Oliver Cha Jun 2013 #5
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