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And this is how the US treats its "allies".

I can see this having far-reaching consequences in international relations, all of them negative, for America.

Except that most of these nations are willing participants in the spying programs. They may make noises to try and pacify the electorate, but I doubt the governments are interested in changing much.

People keep saying this. A democratic nation derives its power from its people. These nations are not willing participants in the spying program. What you mean is that their elected representatives have sold out their country.

>What you mean is that their elected representatives have sold out their country.

Yes.

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