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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMaybe it's time to cut back on internet/cell phone use?
Seriously, I have no idea what the proper response to all these revelations of spying should be, but my gut reaction is to turn off my internet, turn off my phone, and actually talk to people face to face instead. (This post notwithstanding, of course!)
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Maybe it's time to cut back on internet/cell phone use? (Original Post)
reformist2
Jun 2013
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JuniperLea
(39,584 posts)1. The only way we can stay truly free...
Is to communicate with each other and stay informed. The first thing you do when trying to take over is to keep people from talking.
gordianot
(15,242 posts)2. I would be thrilled to think someone is interested in my boring conversation.
Phone; I need to get toilet paper my Republican in laws are coming. Internet; Republicans are full of shit.
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)3. Don't talk about criminal activity on the phone
Who gives a shit if the gubmint knows my wife wants me to pick up a rotisserie chicken while I'm out?
No one cares about the mundane daily goings on of 99.999% of the population.
reformist2
(9,841 posts)5. Maybe your neighbors should start listening in to your conversations too.. because who cares, right!
cynatnite
(31,011 posts)4. Seriously, my life isn't changing one bit. n/t
RebelOne
(30,947 posts)6. Ditto. n/t
I'm going to continue as I have for 65 years. Which is to be a good citizen and not be using either for nefarious reasons