Anyone who couldn’t see this coming probably thought the Patriot Act would have limits, too.
Making their lists, checking them twice since 2002. With NSA data, they will be able to label anyone they wish as a domestic terrorist. Like the IRS, many of the LEO agencies can be wielded as a very effective tool focused on intimidating enough opposition as to silence the rest. If we peasants don’t like it, tough. If either Hilary or Bernie becomes Potus, the public will never hear another word about this, but there will be plenty of Americans silently victimized by it, who will have no recourse. Freedom? What’s that ?
“Anyone who couldn’t see this coming probably thought the Patriot Act would have limits, too.”
I remember a time when anyone voicing objections to the Patriot Act (catchy name) was a low-life scumbag and a traitor.