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In reply to the discussion: How much are you willing to compromise with the NSA on national security? [View all]kentuck
(111,076 posts)31. That's why so many folks are raising hell.
The NSA is doing whatever they want under the guise of oversight when the Senate overseers and FISA judges are nothing but a rubber stamp. Some are trying to fight it. Others are simply surrendering.
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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