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5. What constitutes probable cause for data collection?

Tue Jun 18, 2013, 07:11 PM

Jun 2013

Would we then be screaming, "Why didn't anyone notice this before now?" when something really bad happens?

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What is it you want to see happen with the NSA? [View all] Liberal Veteran Jun 2013 OP

Make the rich stop stealing our resources leftstreet Jun 2013 #1

What constitutes probable cause for data collection? Liberal Veteran Jun 2013 #5

If no one is looking, however, how would one know? Liberal Veteran Jun 2013 #18

It's fine to examine the web of known terrorists. dkf Jun 2013 #23

Your essay is based on a false statement of fact PSPS Jun 2013 #4

FISA has now been shown to be a fig leaf PSPS Jun 2013 #19

Exactly my point. And the majority here at least was against bypassing FISA. Liberal Veteran Jun 2013 #30

DITTO! marions ghost Jun 2013 #11

according to a Teabagger. Let's not forget the source. n/t Whisp Jun 2013 #15

So what? If I do agree with a teabagger for once marions ghost Jun 2013 #24

Secret domestic surveillance is not analogous to healthcare. DirkGently Jun 2013 #8

Excellent post! marions ghost Jun 2013 #13

You know, any questions marions ghost Jun 2013 #9

I see. So what do you do about overlap? Liberal Veteran Jun 2013 #14

There are established protocols marions ghost Jun 2013 #21

Well, there is that. Perhaps a dismantle and complete rebuild is order. Liberal Veteran Jun 2013 #28

That is the beginning of good... Pholus Jun 2013 #22

It's called the National Security Agency reteachinwi Jun 2013 #20

Put more women in positions of authority. It's worth a try. nt FLyellowdog Jun 2013 #25

Two suggestions. moondust Jun 2013 #27

Good suggestions. Both of them. Liberal Veteran Jun 2013 #29