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In reply to the discussion: Snowden alone in calling out Empire as naked, things can come crashing down quicker than you think [View all]marions ghost
(19,841 posts)27. I don't think we have the answers to those questions
but if we were not being treated like children who don't need to know, maybe we would have some answers.
Here's a link from today--read about how the systems are tightening down as we speak, and the plans for the future.
They are working on using the most sophisticated technology to make the spying very "complete"....you may be sure...
This technology is at a level that most users of computers cannot comprehend. And the NSA (& surveillance ops in general) are taking every advantage of that fact. The technology is beyond the understanding of most reps in congress. They are just told that we need it.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3110981
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Snowden alone in calling out Empire as naked, things can come crashing down quicker than you think [View all]
Catherina
Jun 2013
OP
I hate to say it but I think we'll have posters here sticking up for Microsoft and saying
byeya
Jun 2013
#4
same reasons drugs are still around despite billions being spent on the wod.
HiPointDem
Jun 2013
#29
Even if you are in favor of the NSA having a trap door in your software others can exploit data.
gordianot
Jun 2013
#6