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ChristopherJ

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  1. What has that got to do with the US invading other countries? The answer is nothing by the way.
  2. Going into Afghanistan was a disaster that will inevitably do far more harm than good. Afghanistan is not even a proper country as we know it, but a group of various tribal people. There was never any way of bringing peace to the country, especially by invading it and assuming some form of democracy would instantly cure all, or any, woes. Same thing with Iraq. You can expect civil war in one, if not both those countries, by the end of this decade. It's practically already happening in Iraq. Meanwhile, the US adds another country to the countless countries it's moronically tried to impose it's will on, and in turn, another country and its people fosters hatred and vengeance against the invaders. There isn't a more disastrous foreign policy in our modern era. But I'm glad to see Obama has figured it out by blowing up children in Yemen and Pakistan and helping prolong, possibly even enter, the civil war in Syria. I guess when the war machine is this big it needs to be fed.
  3. To my knowledge, that was one New York Times 'correspondents dinner' journalist who conveniently cited two 'unnamed sources', neither of whom claimed to be fully certain whether this was true. In other words: mainstream media, government propaganda.
  4. There's no proof of Snowden putting anyone in danger. He didn't blindly release whatever documents he could get his hands on. He spent months hand-picking which documents he would release based on his conviction that he didn't want to put American lives at risk. His purpose was to inform the public that their government was unconstitutionally building a security apparatus that collected the public's information, not just domestically but abroad. If you think that changes the dynamics of how terrorists operate than I don't know what to tell you. Give me a concrete example of how Snowden has put American lives in danger? Because vague ideas about protecting your security without tangible evidence is exactly the foundations on which a security state is born.
  5. This is where media literacy is vary important. That's a complete fabrication you've cited. Greenwald never said that and he's said as much numerous times over the past 3 days. That line you've quoted is from a terribly written Reuters article which is just trying to get website hits by totally miscontruing Greenwald's comment. A little research would once again go a long way, but of course that doesn't fit your emotional bias so who cares! Go Murica!!!
  6. american ignoramus, I gave you a link. Are you going to comment or just dig your head further into the sand? You're belly deep now.
  7. Yes. His name is Glenn Greenwald. He's the journalist that broke the story. The man Snowden specifically picked to go through all the information he collected and release it to the public. There isn't a more relevant journalist out there pertaining to Snowden and this whole story. You're actually clueless.
  8. Another article you should read if you truly care about informing your opinion: http://www.alternet.org/cops-go-undercover-high-school-bust-special-needs-kid-pot-why-are-police-so-desperate-throw-kids?page=0%2C1&paging=off Cops Go Undercover at High School to Bust Special-Needs Kid for Pot: Why Are Police So Desperate to Throw Kids in Jail?
  9. I did. You're not making yourself come across as very intelligent. wow. One more time. http://www.aclu.org/prisoners-rights/private-prisons Read.
  10. Yeah, I provided her sources and she just ignored them. This is why I don't post on forums like this. It's always the most ignorant who are the loudest. Read the ACLU link if you genuinely care about informing your opinion.
  11. This woud be a good start if you're truly interested in objectively informing your opinion: http://www.aclu.org/prisoners-rights/private-prisons It's really tiresome when I read articles daily, listen to podcasts, watch documentaries, etc to develop a full understanding of what's going on, yet every time I discuss something, I have to provide very specific sources to inform all the gaps in your knowledge. I would recommend that if you don't have an understanding of what's going on, you shouldn't have an opinion in the first place. Anyways, I've provided you plenty of information. It's exhuasting trying to talk to people who don't understand the political dynamics of their country. That's why your country has so many issues -- a largely ignorant population, often too proud in the 'merica! and the red, white and blue to objectively reflect in how messed up the system is. I'm done. Keep your head in the sand.
  12. Those articles back up my claims. If you want more in-depth research look it up yourself. It's sad how unaware you are of your own country's situation.
  13. That website sites various sources if you'd take the time to read it. Listen, I have no desire to go out of my way to inform you of your country's prison system. If you don't believe me do some research yourself. I'm certainly not lying.
  14. The huge increase in police raids has already been documented. Private prison system: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jun/13/aclu-lawsuit-east-mississippi-correctional-facility Disgraceful
  15. You can nitpick the examples posted, but I hope you understand that the law system in the US, especially the prison system, is different. The growth of the SWAT team and high amounts of police raids are unique to the states. And when you have private prison systems, the lengths which police departments will go to arrest people is deplorable. To me, that's what seperates the US more than anything.
  16. Once again, a little research would go along way. But this is what happens in a country where private prisons exist. Where police stations only recieve funding if they complete X amount of raids. Where undercover cops befriend high school students in an attempt to get the kids to buy weed off of them. The reason the US is going downhill is because people either have no idea what's going on, or they refuse to accept the evidence presented to them. You're in the latter category which is probably worse.
  17. Seems to me you have no idea what's really going. When people like James Clapper can simply lie to congress to protect the program without no consequences. When the FISA court can create their own laws outside of the constitution, without no 3rd party oversight, and overextend American powers. When the federal government has tortured other whistleblowers and sent them away for life, even when they've gone through the appropirate channels. Hell, they're even jailing journalists. When the US illegelly forces national leader's planes to land, and completely breaks international rules on the right to seek asylum. YES, of course Snowden should have obeyed the laws... in La La land. For those of us aware of the political realities, this was a no brainer. I'm sorry you've been indoctrinated with propaganda that makes you connect any affiliation with China and Russia as a sure case of espionage. But the only evidence at hand is Snowden declaring that he has done no such thing. If you watched his interviews he's a proud American. But he doesn't place government above the constitution, and he's risked his life -- and ruined his very cushy livelihood -- for that belief. That's what a hero is. Someone who sacrifices his personal situation for the greater good. I would be very proud of a Canadian if they informed our population of the government illegally spying on our population, and the world at large. That's once again, a no brainer.
  18. This seems so naive to me. How on earth could have Snowden worked within the law? Nations need whistleblowers like Snowden to come forth when government over extend their powers. If I were an American, I'd be extremely grateful that someone was brave enough to risk their life to bring this issue into the public discourse.
  19. I'm surprised no one has mentioned the fairly recent news that the Canadian government has contested the EU seal ban at the WTO. Thoughts? Does anyone think the EU actions goes against WTO?
  20. Because it's this long, tediously drawn out process where the voters have only two options, and those two options are exactly the same -- both war-mongering government regulators.
  21. The reason the US election is far more 'exciting' is because it's a competition between two people to see who runs the most powerful country in the world. It's pretty simple. But to say the US election is interesting because the parties are different in their ideas is pretty ridiculous considering how little difference there actually is. What republicans and democratic leaders preach (where there is actually a difference) and what they actually execute (where there's practically none) are two very different things. Overall, you can call Canada's election boring -- but who cares? That isn't the point of an election. The American electoral system is the biggest sham in the free world... but at least it excites people!? Your logic doesn't make any sense.
  22. The problem with most immigrants is that more often than not they choose not to assimilate into Canadian culture. I live in a very diverse area, and what saddens me is the general lack of passion for Canada and its people. I'm a proud Canadian. Most immigrants could care less about anything involving Canada. I doubt they know the second line to our national anthem. I know this is a touchy subject. There's a fine line between bigotry and nationalism. But I think it's important for Canadian identity that everyone who lives in the country is proud of the people and their accomplishments. Not everyone has to drink beer and watch a hockey game, but there has be some general passion and respect for the country that provides your livelihood.
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