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In reply to the discussion: Edward Snowden is a self-regarding idealist whose warnings of tyranny ring hollow [View all]Puzzledtraveller
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Galraedia
Jul 2013
OP
The poster seems to be obsessed with spewing hatred for Snowden. Can we spell ad hominem. nm
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#24
There seems to be a lot of hate thrown at anyone not supporting Snowden on DU
liberal N proud
Jul 2013
#37
Really. "not supporting Snowden" Is that what you call this OP. Non-support wouldnt require an OP.
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#40
I stand with the Democrats that want more transparency. You can tell me where you stand if you dare.
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#51
And once again nothing but snark. Snowden isnt the biggest issue. People are using him as a
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#81
The court hasnt had a chance to rule on what Booz-Allen is doing today. We arent even sure.
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#83
I agree with you on paragraph 1). It's paragraph 2) I have a problem with.
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#90
So you believe what Greenwald and Snowden say? I dont. I think they will use misdirection as much
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#95
Wow are you way off. The NSA has already admitted to what has been revealed. Clapper
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#84
I think that's a very good point. In a tyranny there is no transparency and whistle-blowers are
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#93
There seems to be an attempt to get others to believe criminal activity which has resulted in charge
Thinkingabout
Jul 2013
#12
Another "Hate Snowden" thread. If nothing else you are persistent, but on the wrong side
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#11
More of your talking points and effort of reading a Constitution to fit your needs and not the
Thinkingabout
Jul 2013
#13
Hold on a minute. Are you suggesting we need to read the Constitution in a way
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#22
I have no idea WTH you are talking about. I am referring to the Constitition of
Thinkingabout
Jul 2013
#38
I quoted you the Constitution. It requires probably cause and Booz-Allen doesnt have probable
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#39
I know you do not want the facts on this but the actions taken by the Bush administration Was on the
Thinkingabout
Jul 2013
#42
Ok let's look at that. Some think that collecting data on all Americans does not require a warrant.
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#55
Let's get really honest, the data is origionally collected by communication companies, it has been
Thinkingabout
Jul 2013
#62
You are making some huge mistakes. The data collected is collected by Booz-Allen.
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#69
I explained this to you in the most simple terms, if you want to dribble about who collects this
Thinkingabout
Jul 2013
#70
Some of the things that Snowden has said are contradicted by the documents he released.
Galraedia
Jul 2013
#17
Now Snowden's Russian lawyer is floating the idea of applying for citizenship
flamingdem
Jul 2013
#31
At first I balked at reading this, Tory Telegraph and all, but the piece was fairly decent. n/t
Scurrilous
Jul 2013
#60
No, I think people are perfectly able to be duped without anyone helping them.
Number23
Jul 2013
#58