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2014-03-24 Fifth Column

WPE(?): The NSA is probably spying on my communications

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Posted by gorb 2014-03-24 00:05|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 You idiot, you were President. You signed your clearance so you knew that going in. Of course they spy on you.

Posted by newc 2014-03-24 00:49|| 2014-03-24 00:49|| Front Page Top

#2 put it in the post office and mail it.

And this is a secure channel because gentlemen would never read other people's mail. Oh, Jimmy...

Posted by SteveS 2014-03-24 01:05|| 2014-03-24 01:05|| Front Page Top

#3 He was asked if the president ever asks him for advice. "Unfortunately, the answer is no," Carter said. "President Obama doesn't. But previous presidents have called on me and the Carter Center to take action."

What a ridiculous question. Deity do not seek the consultation of mortals.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-03-24 03:34|| 2014-03-24 03:34|| Front Page Top

#4 #2 - actually, it's the one thing covered by law. They do have to get a warrant to open first class mail. If they don't, any evidence is suppressed in any criminal/civil proceedings and the miscreants can lose their immunity to civil suit. Getting the warrant is one citizen at a time requiring someone to open and review. The overload is currently beyond the capacity of the bureaucracy*. It's the digital age that hasn't received the coverage of old (analog) law. Too bad the boys in the Post Office haven't started to exploit that to get business back on to the streets.

*Although the Chinese model would be to hire all those unemployed humanities graduates at burger flipping wages but only for 27 hours a week. Then again, probably better than being an unpaid intern for the DNC to troll sites like these.

Posted by Procopius2k 2014-03-24 08:37|| 2014-03-24 08:37|| Front Page Top

As we examine the numerous issues surrounding NSA Spying, Benghazi, Fast & Furious, Lois Lerner and IRS abuse, Erik Holder's DoJ, the breakdown of the Rule of Law, the dismantling of the military, the militarization of law enforcement, continued attacks on the 2nd Amendment, and Obamacare, it is perhaps helpful to remember....

Posted by Besoeker 2014-03-24 08:49|| 2014-03-24 08:49|| Front Page Top

#6 I would always seek Carter's counsel if I were President, so that I would know what not to do.

Posted by charger 2014-03-24 11:52|| 2014-03-24 11:52|| Front Page Top

#7 They do have to get a warrant to open first class mail. If they don't, any evidence is suppressed in any criminal/civil proceedings

That is the legal position, but considering the point of spying is to find out stuff which will not necessarily be used in court (blackmail, extortion, etc) how reliable is this protection?

If you want to play nice, you can always go judge-shopping. No idea what it costs to buy a postal clerk these days.

Posted by SteveS 2014-03-24 12:27|| 2014-03-24 12:27|| Front Page Top

#8 He flatters himself.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2014-03-24 12:36|| 2014-03-24 12:36|| Front Page Top

#9 In other news, jimmuh says he does not endorse Israel boycott but would label products made in occupied "Paleostinian" territories so buyers can make up their own minds. Of course, if said buyers then decide to go along with the boycott it would no doubt greatly please the spiteful old whack job and his Arab benefactors as well.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2014-03-24 13:05|| 2014-03-24 13:05|| Front Page Top

#10 The FBI profiles your mail ... including what junk mail you get.

The electronic sorting at the regional offices give them the profile.

Posted by 3dc 2014-03-24 15:46|| 2014-03-24 15:46|| Front Page Top

#11 Maybe jimmy carter should stop calling Cuba, Venezuela, China....

Posted by Airandee 2014-03-24 16:33|| 2014-03-24 16:33|| Front Page Top

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