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In reply to the discussion: An alternative view from a “lackey butt-kissing shit” [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)that you complain about DU not hiding a thread you feel is complaining about DU. Do you no see the irony?
Regarding Sen Frankin, he has, since your article, signed on with 25 other senators accusing the government of using 'secret law' to collect Americans' data. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/28/senators-james-clapper-nsa-data-collection
Tell me if I am wrong but it seems to me you are saying that we are being surveilled in many ways therefore it's ok.
Also, you mention that under Bush the intelligence agencies broke the law and illegally spied on Americans. Since the laws, programs, and personnel are the same under Pres Obama, why should we think things will be different? Why didnt Pres Obama appoint a Democrat. Why wont he appoint a Democrat to head the FBI? You must see reason for skepticism when this President appoints the same people we were not happy with under Bush.
I do agree with this statement: "Perhaps a less vitriolic and more substantive line of argument would be more effective." but am disappointed that you only aimed it at those critical of the President.
I believe that without strong oversight, agencies like the NSA (Booz-Allen-Hamilton) will step on our Constitutional rights.
Do you support the repeal of the Patriot Act?