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would you have the balls to do what Assange and Snowden have done?
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:12 pm
I doubt it.
It takes MASSIVE balls to take on the most powerful nations and the global elite.
MASSIVE BALLS!
It takes MASSIVE balls to take on the most powerful nations and the global elite.
MASSIVE BALLS!
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Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:14 pm to mizzoukills
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This post was edited on 6/28/19 at 9:42 am
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:22 pm to USEyourCURDS
That's what I thought. Very few people have Assange or Snowden balls...
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:25 pm to mizzoukills
This post was edited on 8/23/16 at 1:29 pm
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:26 pm to mizzoukills
No, I wouldn't do it. I have a wife and a kid. But what you would and wouldn't do for your convictions is totally different and you are way more brave and free to do this kind of thing when you are single and have no kids - which describes both of them. That's a VERY important distinction.
This post was edited on 8/23/16 at 1:29 pm
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:35 pm to Cooter Davenport
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No, I wouldn't do it. I have a wife and a kid. But what you would and wouldn't do for your convictions is totally different and you are way more brave and free to do this kind of thing when you are single and have no kids - which describes both of them. That's a VERY important distinction.
Absolutely. And to answer my own question: I wouldn't have the balls to do it...but I have a family.
Would I have the balls to do it as a single man? Probably not. You're gambling your life.
In that respect I admire them.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:53 pm to mizzoukills
quote:suicide bombers give their lives for their deeply held convictions. Do you admire them?
You're gambling your life.
In that respect I admire them.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:56 pm to mizzoukills
Snowden wasn't alone. In fact, he was probably a small player, just spilled the beans.
His revelations changed the way people looked at the war on terror and government intrusion. For a bit. Now people are back loving the gubment and it's cool to hate on Snowden and Assange. I appreciate the information we received.
His revelations changed the way people looked at the war on terror and government intrusion. For a bit. Now people are back loving the gubment and it's cool to hate on Snowden and Assange. I appreciate the information we received.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 2:19 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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I appreciate the information we received
Yeah, I mean what is there not to appreciate when a traitor compromises American tradecraft and weakens NSA's ability to defend us from attack?
All in the name of keeping the amount of times you keyword search, "BBC" on Pornhub private right?
Hint Hint, they weren't even looking at you in the first place
This post was edited on 8/23/16 at 2:22 pm
Posted on 8/23/16 at 2:25 pm to mizzoukills
quote:I've had snow balls....
or Snowden balls...
Posted on 8/23/16 at 2:28 pm to Tigeralum2008
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Hint Hint, they weren't even looking at you in the first place
What difference does it make? The potential for misuse is too great.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 2:29 pm to Tigeralum2008
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Yeah, I mean what is there not to appreciate when a traitor compromises American tradecraft and weakens NSA's ability to defend us from attack?
Keep white knighting for your oppressors, Patty Hearst.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 2:29 pm to Tigeralum2008
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Yeah, I mean what is there not to appreciate when a traitor compromises American tradecraft and weakens NSA's ability to defend us from attack?
I suppose some of you think there's a muslim behind every wigglin bush.
Nothing has changed. Your government is still keeping tabs on people. Those vast databanks didn't disappear. You're safe.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 2:47 pm to bencoleman
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What difference does it make? The potential for misuse is too great.
But does that outweigh the potential for it to be a great tool for identifying/tracking terrorist activities?
I'd gladly allow the use of metadata if it meant the prevention of 9/11.
Leveraging metadata is common practice in the corporate world. You just don't know about it
This post was edited on 8/23/16 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 8/23/16 at 2:57 pm to Tigeralum2008
The "We've been doing it for years" line doesn't make it right to do.
If our nation took immigration even halfway seriously, the need for spying on your own people wouldn't exist.
If our nation took immigration even halfway seriously, the need for spying on your own people wouldn't exist.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 3:00 pm to Tigeralum2008
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But does that outweigh the potential for it to be a great tool for identifying/tracking terrorist activities?
It doesn't appear to stop terrorist activities.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 3:15 pm to Tigeralum2008
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I'd gladly allow the use of metadata if it meant the prevention of 9/
The truth is I don't care. I don't do or say anything that they would be interested in but for the actual benefit they get from it I can't see where it's worth it.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 3:17 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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It doesn't appear to stop terrorist activities.
Unless some terrorist attacks are "allowed" to happen.
What happens within hours of any terrorist attack? Politicians change the topic to gun control...
Posted on 8/23/16 at 3:24 pm to mizzoukills
If it was personally worth the possible consequences, yes. Fear wouldn't dictate my decision if I thought it was truly worth it.
Posted on 8/23/16 at 3:26 pm to Tigeralum2008
The "why should you care if you aren't doing anything wrong" crowd is no different than the "why would you ever need an 'assault' rifle" crowd. They both conveniently ignore the fact that the argument is about the bigger picture of the rights of a free citizen and the trade off between freedom to choose and perceived protection by the government.
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