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boston bean

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5. In the abstract, when thinking about this in historical terms, at least for me,

Reply to Fire Walk With Me (Reply #4)

Mon Aug 19, 2013, 10:36 AM

Aug 2013

I have always understood the potential abuses. I have seen some. But this here is like a big red sign screaming danger!

To know for a fact, the type of power they have given themselves, which they have revealed in this instance, is a real eye opener. Tends to bring one out of the abstract and into reality.

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Here's how it works [View all] boston bean Aug 2013 OP

Yes. We are fairly far down that list already. Their intent is obvious. n/t Fire Walk With Me Aug 2013 #1

One can call me stupid or not to bright, but I really didn't think we boston bean Aug 2013 #2

We've seen plenty of "tip of the iceberg" issues but yes, this is a beginning view of its entirety Fire Walk With Me Aug 2013 #4

In the abstract, when thinking about this in historical terms, at least for me, boston bean Aug 2013 #5

You recieve Newest Reality Aug 2013 #3

K & R !!! WillyT Aug 2013 #6

#1. Greenwald has misinformed the public regarding "what our governments are doing". KittyWampus Aug 2013 #7

1) what misinformation, be specific, extremely specific. boston bean Aug 2013 #8

You people bristle when we claim your views are Authoritarian, Maedhros Aug 2013 #11

Yes, support those with the bullhorn, but.. truth2power Aug 2013 #9

Another way to stop it... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #10