XKeyscore: NSA Tool Collects 'Nearly Everything a User Does on the Internet'

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If this was your neighbor doing this, it would be creepy, illegal, and an invasion of privacy.  But since it's the government doing it, too many people are ok with this.

James Clapper, EU Play-Acting, and Political Priorities

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"How is this not a huge scandal? Intentionally deceiving Congress is a felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison for each offense...

Beyond its criminality, lying to Congress destroys the pretense of oversight. Obviously, members of Congress cannot exercise any actual oversight over programs which are being concealed by deceitful national security officials."

Snowden Coverage: If US Mass Media Were State-Controlled, Would They Look Any Different?

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The theme of the corporate media has become

"Where In the World is Edward Snowden?" and
"How Should Snowden Be Punished?"

instead of

"Why the F&$* is the US Government Spying on Millions Americans?" and
"What Will the American People Do to Reign in This Out of Control Government?"

This reminds me of a more polished version of the propaganda films you see in documentaries on the Nazis, USSR, STASI, North Korea, et al.

More Americans See Man Who Leaked NSA Secrets as 'Patriot' Than Traitor

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Please post this poll wherever you see the talking points that a slight majority of Americans feel it is better to be safe than private.

US Preparing to Charge Snowden in NSA Leak - Report

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No surprise there.

Edward Snowden: The Whistleblower Behind the NSA Surveillance Revelations

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NSA Leaker Speaks

This man is a hero.