> Both republicans and democrats have rushed to defend the NSA. In terms of realpolitik, that only makes sense. Politicians will defend anyone that they think

> Both republicans and democrats have rushed to defend the NSA. In terms of realpolitik, that only makes sense. Politicians will defend anyone that they think might have the dirt on them. Intelligence apparatuses in all ages exist to control the political class. Hoover's reign at the FBI is a history of political control via intel.