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Surface statements: he believes it makes America safer.

Reality: Obama believes in a large, powerful, intrusive central government. These spying powers are an immense source of power and ultimately control. Supporting vast domestic surveillance is consistent with his overall ideology.

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You say that, but really why does President want control? Once you are elected president, you are set for life with millions of dollars of "speakers fees" and free favors forever. Some people have plans to conquer the world like Hitler or Stalin, but Obama is just sort of plodding along. Why does he care about getting all this power? What will he do with it?

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