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mk  ·  4308 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: In Obama We Trust

50 plots in about 10 years of operation suggests that we would otherwise be experiencing 4 to 5 terrorist attacks per year. Since the actually rate is about 0.2/yr, this program must be very good and the US is targeted far more than countries that don't have the program. It doesn't pass the smell test.





b_b  ·  4308 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yeah, but this is America. They hate us for our freedom here.

BorgoPo  ·  4308 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Well-said. Yes, it's just a cover for the usual nonsense. I'm appalled that so many Americans continue to support it, though. The polls remain unfortunately in the program's favor.

mk  ·  4308 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It's funny that these poll figures are given so much validity when those polled cannot understand the scope of the program due to its very nature. On top of that, even the limited information given is likely false.