It shouldn’t be surprising that our government is monitoring Twitter and other social networking sites. This type of communication is a ‘near perfect’ match to what Big Brother dreams of using to check the pulse of our nations mood. One way to make it perfect for them is if they knew exactly who was behind the masks, i.e., the online names and avatars. Another way would be if everyone used social media sites, but they don’t, so they rely on telco’s to monitor us.

I find it interesting that, as one commenter stated, a corporation, in this case Allstate Insurance, intercepted a complaint against their company and responded to the complainant on behalf of Allstate.

It would not surprise me to learn that political parties would gather intel from these sites to formulate plans on how to structure their next campaign.

Google has contracts too with the FBI and Dept of Homeland Tyranny. The computer, along with federalized drivers licenses (REAL ID) and the infamous SSN (without which you cannot buy or sell, or drive), is part of "at will" data-mining system on any individual or groups whom they choose.

The FBI is probably watching here too.....naaaaa

Yeah, what could this collection of misfits have to offer the FBI.

We won't have to change to give them the tomtits. Some of the clippers would be being watched because of activity at other sites. Our opinions may be noted.