| Btw, is anybody else recently becoming optimistic that we could actually see some real reform? Not really, no. The factions which benefit from this have not

| Btw, is anybody else recently becoming optimistic that we could actually see some real reform? Not really, no. The factions which benefit from this have not been hurt much, if at all, by their exposure. Nor has there been any call for a change in policy from those in a position to do so. There has been increased protestations from the political edges, but the core remains solidly in favor of privacy invasions and absolute government power No Congressional hearings, few editorial calls for change, and a President who continually lies about it and has expressed no outrage whatsoever. The oligarchy remains as powerful as ever. If anything, more so, because now that the people are aware if it they will begin to adjust to this new reality.