The debate on whether the spying is justified going on in here assumes the NSA is only seeking intel, and completely ignores the possibility they compromised th

The debate on whether the spying is justified going on in here assumes the NSA is only seeking intel, and completely ignores the possibility they compromised the systems at EastNets with the specific intent of defeating KYC and other money laundering / anti-terrorism controls so money can flow to groups they want to ensure receive money. Sure, it's speculation on my part. Well, speculation viewed through the lens of a US citizen who has witnessed decades of covert empire building perpetrated on the world by my government. I'm not even saying the NSA is directly funding any groups, they could just be silent kingmakers, working in the back room like the Wizard of Oz, pulling levers here and there to ensure funds flow to favorable groups and not to unfavorable ones. No matter how morally dubious those receiving this favor are.