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So, we just discussed how it appears that Dianne Feinstein accidentally confirmed what was widely suspected: that the NSA is tapping the internet backbone to get access to emails. This is interesting on many levels, not the least of which is that Feinstein herself has been famously harsh against any kind of leak, regularly arguing that the leaks themselves are more damaging than what the leaks may reveal about US government abuse. In the past, Feinstein has raged against leakers:
Similarly, she has argued that Ed Snowden is a "traitor" for revealing information, though unlike her, he didn't reveal this particular program (or at least it hasn't been reported on yet).
Meanwhile, the Senate's current rules on revealing classified information suggest that an investigation is warranted:
If, for example, Senator Wyden had ever actually revealed the details of any classified program (as some had urged him to do), you can rest assured that such an investigation (along with a public tarring and feathering) would likely have occurred. It's also unlikely that he would be allowed to remain on the Intelligence Committee.
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130927/16020924681/question-will-dianne-feinstein-investigate-her-own-leak-classified-info-will-she-face-espionage-act-charges.shtml
Recursion
(56,582 posts)That is, you're taking the fact that she didn't say that, but said something like it, and assuming that meant she meant what you think, which you only think because of Snowden's leak?
Yeah, sorry, this is getting silly.
dorkzilla
(5,141 posts)OffWithTheirHeads
(10,337 posts)Her job is to keep the serfs in line. We really need to toss her out on her royal ass!
2banon
(7,321 posts)MIC, Banks, Big Ag, Little Farmer, you and I exist to serve her. That's the pov of her family dating back I'm not sure how far.
These people actually think this way.
adirondacker
(2,921 posts)Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)Understand why Snowden is charged with espionage, and add he stole files,also. Do you know if Feinstein received clearance to disclose information, probably did not check.
2banon
(7,321 posts)kenny blankenship
(15,689 posts)"Let your unConstitutional spying secrets loose to join my German Reich, or my Panzers will sweep in to liberate them!" Something like that?
I'd like to see the exact language of the cable... oh but I'm sure it's classified too.