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The DOJ pursues the "real criminal" in the NSA spying scandal

While the high-level lawbreakers are protected from consequences by our political class, only the courageous whistle-blower is subject to criminal prosecution.

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  • Wednesday, January 7, 2009 07:23 AM

    What happened to Shooter's mantra of, "No crimes were committed"?

    Isn't what Tamm did illegal

    -- shooter242

    I don't know for certain. But you of the "No crimes were committed" mantra ought to know. You've repeatedly expressed your certainty that Dick and George never committed any crimes, so I don't see why you would be stumped or uncertain about this situation.

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