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bobo13579··on [dead]
What wrongdoing was that? What laws did the NSA brake?

I could certainly list the laws that Snowden broke if you'd like.

bobo13579··on Hospital creates bidding war by posting pricing online
An Orbitz for healthcare procedures is sorely needed. Does one exist?
bobo13579··on Venezuela, Bolivia offer asylum to U.S. intel leaker Snowden
Two countries led by the some of the most leftist leaders != entire "(sub?)continent"

Judging by those who have not granted Snowden asylum, there are many more who support the U.S. than otherwise.

bobo13579··on Venezuela, Bolivia offer asylum to U.S. intel leaker Snowden
Are you just being ridiculous right now? Chile, Uruguay, and Mexico for instance are strong U.S. allies. Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, and virtually every other country that hasn't given Snowden asylum would back America in the event of "World War III", which would end fairly fast.
bobo13579··on Venezuela, Bolivia offer asylum to U.S. intel leaker Snowden
This would never happen. Even Venezuela is not stopping their oil exports to the U.S.
bobo13579··on Bay Area BART Salaries
So we should just ignore how much they're being paid, and let them fleece taxpayers?
bobo13579··on Bay Area BART Salaries
The average pay for a Bay Area worker is $65K. That worker is a professional with a college degree. Why does unskilled transit work deserve so much pay?
bobo13579··on Bay Area BART Salaries
How would increasing the salaries of $100,000+ union workers improve safety conditions?
bobo13579··on Clinkle: App Teardown (Part 1)
This is a worse investment than color in my opinion. The founders have no track record whatsoever to justify a $25M investment for a product that has been stealth mode for two years running. I've heard several complaints from insiders about the company and its founder.
bobo13579··on Tesla wins in North Carolina, paves the way for direct-to-consumer sales
This is quite silly. Car manufacturers sell directly throughout the rest of the world. It's working for them quite well.
bobo13579··on Tesla wins in North Carolina, paves the way for direct-to-consumer sales
Are you serious? It's a monopoly for the car dealers. Manufacturers can't sell directly so car dealers get all of the sales.
bobo13579··on Tesla wins in North Carolina, paves the way for direct-to-consumer sales
The petition is quite awful too. The law should allow any manufacturer to sell directly. The petition won't do anything, but at least it gives this issue publicity.
bobo13579··on Tesla wins in North Carolina, paves the way for direct-to-consumer sales
Why not? You'd have to pass laws in every state, which would be extremely difficult. Why not just pass one federal law instead?