re: The NSA existed before the Patriot Act, bless your hearts if you think PAct caused spying

You’re on a suicide mission this morning I see. You about to receive a volley of nucular missiles. Metaphorically speaking of course. No actual real missiles. And you know what? I’m gonna back you on this. I stand shoulder to shoulder with you, sergeant major. The reason for that is simple: because you’re exactly correct, no matter what anyone says.