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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSorry folks: the NSA policy doesn't have a simple position to take...
There are liberals (Bernie Sanders) and conservatives (Rand Paul) who have a problem with it.
There are liberals (Howard Dean) and conservatives (Lindsay Graham) who DON'T have a problem with it.
Therefore, flaming anyone whose opinion differs from yours isn't going to accomplish anything. You'll have to actually MAKE A CASE for your position.
Unless you just want to vent...
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Sorry folks: the NSA policy doesn't have a simple position to take... (Original Post)
brooklynite
Jun 2013
OP
Geez... we have to back up our positions with *arguments* and (God forbid) *evidence*?
Recursion
Jun 2013
#2
His tolerance level for surveillance is higher than mine but he doesn't know he far it goes yet.
dkf
Jun 2013
#8
Leave them alone-- we're almost halfway through the month and haven't had...
TreasonousBastard
Jun 2013
#5
el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)1. This seems accurate - but I think a lot of people do enjoy venting. nt
Recursion
(56,582 posts)2. Geez... we have to back up our positions with *arguments* and (God forbid) *evidence*?
What the hell will we do?
dkf
(37,305 posts)3. Howard doesn't know enough to make a judgment since he has no access.
FarCenter
(19,429 posts)4. As opposed to the average DU poster?
emulatorloo
(44,182 posts)6. LOL n/t
dkf
(37,305 posts)8. His tolerance level for surveillance is higher than mine but he doesn't know he far it goes yet.
I've decided it's already to much. He may yet realize it.
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)5. Leave them alone-- we're almost halfway through the month and haven't had...
a good ventgasm until this.
It's overdue.
emulatorloo
(44,182 posts)7. SOP at DU. It is just extra ramped up over this issue.