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In reply to the discussion: I'm waiting a bit before forming a solid opinion on this NSA mess. [View all]Jeff In Milwaukee
(13,992 posts)36. One of my favorite lines from M*A*S*H
Hawkeye is giving Margaret her annual physical.
"Well you're certainly fit, Major. Perhaps because you throw so many of them."
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I'm waiting a bit before forming a solid opinion on this NSA mess. [View all]
MineralMan
Jun 2013
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We've been burned too many times by speculative "Instant Analysis" in the media
emulatorloo
Jun 2013
#7
Agreed. But of course the factual info won't get media airtime, only the bullshit speculations.
JaneyVee
Jun 2013
#3
It could be a carefully controlled plan at this time and it is quite possible that the NSA doesn't..
spin
Jun 2013
#14
I'm with you. Better to wait and allow this to unfold before jumping on either bandwagon. n/t
Avalux
Jun 2013
#19
Not directly, but he set up the system under which such people can receive clearances. (nt)
jeff47
Jun 2013
#49
The only thing new is this guy was able to find an interesting PowerPoint presention.
DCBob
Jun 2013
#46
I hope you will consider my piece in developing a clearer picture. It takes into account facts...
stevenleser
Jun 2013
#52
Me, too. I have to admit I haven't really kept up on this newest "scandal".
kestrel91316
Jun 2013
#54
Same here. His interview was weird, but also compelling so I too will
apples and oranges
Jun 2013
#56
Thanks for this post Mineral Man. Everyone NEEDS to read this post and do a lot of thinking.
Auntie Bush
Jun 2013
#58
This is not one of the things that I tend to get instantly outraged over
Proud Liberal Dem
Jun 2013
#59