It’s separate from the big issues in the Snowden/NSA story. But it’s a big, big issue all on its own. TPM Reader PB, who knows this issue …

The consulting scandal doesn’t scratch the surface.

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John Oliver, in his maiden voyage hosting the Daily Show: “I Bet The Amish Are Feeling Pretty F**king Smug Right Now” (VIDEO)

I’ve been watching the chatter this morning and seen the argument that Snowden isn’t the issue, the NSA spying is the issue. Indeed, Snowden himself started this argument by saying almost exactly that in the video that introduced him to the world. So I thought I’d explain why I don’t think that’s true. Read More