I think this is more or less true. I also think that the NSA can wield plenty of influence without resorting to something so risky. They have a lot of support a

I think this is more or less true. I also think that the NSA can wield plenty of influence without resorting to something so risky. They have a lot of support among the political elite. This administration has their back and I bet the next one would too, whichever party wins in 2016.