I just illustrated an example of data mining. Look at the history of posters, Jumping in red OK and Ninofan. Those records can tell us a lot about a person, and we should use them as long as they are not protected by the constitution as "private."
In the case of phone records and FreeRepublic posts, neither are protected "private" records. It is that simple.
Call up Verizon and ask to data mine their calling records. And then publicly reveal the results. They'll tell you to pi** off.
And you have a very interesting posting record, too. Should I assume from your numerous posts on Mormons that you're trying to alienate one of the few states that still has favorable views of this adminstration? Should I assume that what you wrote in this post means that you'd spread disinformation if given the chance? (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1630097/posts?page=10#10) Should I assume you've already done so?
I don't. I assume you've written honestly and with the best intentions for this country. If you can't assume that about me, I won't try to persuade you. It's an impossible task.
So, yes, data mine away through my few posts. Fire away at me for not posting as much as most people here. Suspect me for finally being critical of an administration that in my opinion in this case is trashing Conservative ideals and American traditions. And then ask yourself why O'Reilly, Scarborough, and others have been critical of this administration, too--if not always on this issue, then others. Are they leftwing plants? Or is it possible that being a real Conservative isn't always the same thing as being pro-administration? Is it possible we should fear what the next president will do, if it isn't one of our guys, after what we do when we're in power? Is it possible we should expect more of our leaders for the very reason that they're OUR leaders with good intentions and not just some power-hungry leftists? Is it possible this all could prompt a longtime reader of this site to finally post?