Tag Archives: NSA

In Defense of “Hysterical” Lefties – From the Archives – 12/20/2013

Posted on June 8, 2020 by toritto

Admit it. He was right. Yes. I busted my ass for Obama the first time around. Opened my checkbook, campaigned, knocked on doors. Did everything I could to see that he carried Florida in the Presidential election. Not an easy … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged "hysteria", civil liberties, freedom, healthcare, militarism, NSA, obama, progressives, racism, snowden, surveillance. Gitmo, terrorism, war, war on terrorism, whistle blowers | 4 Comments

New Apple Phone Blocks NSA – Gummit Pissed!

Posted on September 27, 2014 by toritto

Signaling the commencement of the post-Snowden era, the New York Times reported today that the new Apple iphone6 locks out NSA snooping – and the snoops are pissed. The article may be seen here: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/27/technology/iphone-locks-out-the-nsa-signaling-a-post-snowden-era-.html The phone is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged apple, brazil, China, FBI, FISA courts, Germany, google, government snooping, iphone6, marketing, NSA, post-snowden, snowden | 2 Comments

Paranoid? Who Is Reading You?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by toritto

NSA Headquarters – Fort Meade, Maryland Have you ever wondered who is reading you? Maybe you’re paranoid and think you are being “monitored?”. I mean, just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean that someone isn’t “monitoring” what you write. Right? I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blog hits, blogging, fringe opinion, national security state, NSA, paranoia, writing | 9 Comments

Snitches

Posted on May 16, 2014 by toritto

What makes one become a “whistle blower”? When does one begin to resist? This morning I was out on the lanai nursing my second cup of joe, musing about such things; recalling Sergeant Schultz of Hogan’s Heroes. “I know nothing! I … Continue reading →

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Ed Snowden Was Right

Posted on March 26, 2014 by toritto

Ed Snowden was right. He has been vindicated. It was reported in the New York Times this week that President Obama is set to call for an end to the NSA’s bulk collection of data. He will supposedly support leaving … Continue reading →