NSA Analysts Spied on Own Wives and Girlfriends


	NSA Analysts Spied on Own Wives and Girlfriends

thisnamecantbetaken

6-18-2009 5:41 PM

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nsa, national scumbag agency

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6-18-2009 9:28 PM

disenchantedcitizen

I think is is pretty sad that some people are in relationships where they cannot have faith in their spouse or significant other.

It appears there are some serious trust issues at play here. But then again, how can anyone expect to trust a spy agency?

6-19-2009 11:36 AM

darkduskx

There's a reason why this type of power is not granted in the Constitution: It WILL ALWAYS be abused, unless you're a fascist or dictatorship supporter of course.

6-20-2009 12:42 AM

mimilea

Why does this news not suprise me??

6-20-2009 8:00 AM

Richclips777

S.O.P.

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