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In reply to the discussion: Edward Snowden is a self-regarding idealist whose warnings of tyranny ring hollow [View all]Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)38. I have no idea WTH you are talking about. I am referring to the Constitition of
The USA, it is plain and simple, you can keep scratching all you want it will not change the Constitution to read what you want others to believe. It us not going to happen.
On Snowden being on the lam, this just may be his decision or the decision of his puppet masters, he is wrong, knows he is wrong and knows he will be convicted if he should return to the US, leaving his pointless thinking if this was a stupid move either on his part or the part of those he is working. He could plea to a lessor charge in exchange to out the puppet masters, he does like putting information.
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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