Posted on 07/08/2015 2:32:05 PM PDT by Olog-hai
That’s OK. Der Spiegel is an unabashed propagandist for the Social Democrats over there.
They all know that the spying takes place. However, the gentleman’s agreement is that if you are sloppy, and it comes to light, then you will be hung out to dry.
Undoubtedly one of Putin’s paid sock puppets.
Years ago I was chief honcho of a local government enforcing agency. I made it very clear to all staff that what we did was public info and done for the public interests. However, it was also clear that such did not mean that the business we conducted was like a public newsstand. There were times when staff had to be reminded of this principle and likewise there were times that public disclosure of our actions was just that; public business is a public’s right to know when asked about such. If confidentiality became a question legal counseling was available and used.
There seem to be many people who don’t like the U.S. government.
Merkel grew up and was part of EAST Germany culture.
Und merkt euch, wie der Teufel spasse.
— Mephistopheles in Auerbachs Keller.
... The US began systematically spying on the German government at least since 1999... (perhaps even earlier)Yeah. Earlier. 1941.
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