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In reply to the discussion: How much are you willing to compromise with the NSA on national security? [View all]We need to divert more resources to human intelligence (HUMINT).
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How much are you willing to compromise with the NSA on national security? [View all]
kentuck
Jun 2013
OP
You are talking about a suspected murderer. Are all Americans under suspicion of murder?
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#30
Your question rests on the premise that I am interested in compromise of any kind.
sibelian
Jun 2013
#5
Speaking for myself, I would not accept that. An American calling overseas should not be listened to
Recursion
Jun 2013
#14
Recursion articulated my position well, the NSA is doign what it supposed to do. I don't think ...
uponit7771
Jun 2013
#16
what information have the verified that they have. I'm not talking about our go to Iraq MSM
uponit7771
Jun 2013
#20
They have verified that they have some information, I'd like to know...Snowden revieled something
uponit7771
Jun 2013
#23
Yes, but apparently the Private Security Corporations, such as Booz Allen and the other over one
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#35
We know that many of them, such as Clapper eg, former CEO of Booz Allen, is now Director of
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#61
Consultants are hired all the time. It's happened to me a couple of times in the past.
randome
Jun 2013
#62
The are NOT just consultants. That's like calling Bush's Mercenaries 'contractors'. Clapper has a
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#63
I'm not willing at all. Government is of the people, by the people, for the people,
closeupready
Jun 2013
#42
I will never trust this government again. Too many dirty deeds and lies and secrets.
L0oniX
Jun 2013
#49
Bullshit. He said he would "never trust this government again". I saw no exception for healthcare.
Recursion
Jun 2013
#59
A secret government, or a government of secrets, doesn't equal democrocy.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jun 2013
#50
There is no need for the surveillance state. It exists solely for the benefit of corporations
GoneOffShore
Jun 2013
#52