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In reply to the discussion: Strange how the same people running around calling everyone Authoritarians [View all]Just Saying
(1,799 posts)This scandal is being churned up in the press and certainly here on DU. I'm also concerned about this issue but have seen no evidence that it reaches the levels some people are freaking out about. The idea that it may or could or whatever just doesn't do it for me. We need to deal with what is and figure out what can be done about what is actually happening.
Second, messages boards are fun and all but don't actually do anything. Put your thoughts in order and write letters to your local paper and your Congressmen. Attend a townhall and tell them your concerns. I would avoid name-calling and the use of hyperbolic terms like "Stasi" and "Authoritarian" if you'd like to be taken seriously by a larger audience.
Third, understand that change in our country tends to take time. I hate the Patriot Act but I think it's unrealistic to believe it will just be repealed. There's a lot involved there and I doubt Republicans in Congress will be open to much change let alone trashing the whole thing. We won't always get what we want regardless of who is in the WH and add in a completely obstructionist Congress and we're bound to be frustrated. Terrorism continues to be a concern also so the idea that PO will just dismantle the intelligence agencies is ridiculous.