If this was their strategy, it would be an extremely risky one from a political point of view. The NSA's endless budget expansion is now at risk, while almost

If this was their strategy, it would be an extremely risky one from a political point of view. The NSA's endless budget expansion is now at risk, while almost half of the House of Reps voted to nearly shut the program down last week. No doubt, the next mid-term cycle will be dominated by people on the left and right, campaigning on the promise to shut down these insane programs. The next campaign for President will likely turn out the same. From Obama's perspective, this is a complete nightmare. His legacy as President will be tarnished, with even the true believers now deeply disillusioned.