And instead of playing damage control, the WH is playing CYA which only makes them look more guilty to those outside D.C.

came on the TVEE and issued an apology to the world.

It is the double standard role in which they invented and have no one but themselves to blame - condemn those that get caught spying; yet when YOU get caught, never admit to spying.

can all make a joint appearance with Obama and apologize as a group to each country.

Sort of like the political version of the Traveling Wilburys.

With a special guest appearance from the head of Venezuela since they spy too.

China & Russia will have to get their own act. Maybe with Iran.

Now Israel… who would get together with Israel…

No more so then the US. And absolutely nobody should be shocked that the US is in full CYA mode while trying to chase around a loose cannon.

Water is wet, bears poop in the forest.

If we had a first time for anything, it was that they did it legally now.

QUESTION: Can I ask a question about Brazil?

MS. PSAKI: Sure.

QUESTION: Could you confirm whether, with or without the consent or an agreement with the Brazilian Government, the United States Government has maintained a database of monitoring or a monitoring center in Brasilia or have ever collected data at the Embassy of Brazil in Washington or at the Embassy of Brazil in the United Nations using physical devices installed in computers and using software such as Highlands, Vagrant, and Lifesaver?

MS. PSAKI: Well, as has been our policy, we’re not going to comment publicly on every specific alleged intelligence activity. As a matter of policy, we have been clear that the United States does gather foreign intelligence of the type gathered by all nations. I can tell you that we have spoken with Brazilian officials regarding these allegations. We plan to continue our dialogue with the Brazilians through normal diplomatic channels, but those are conversations that, of course, we would keep private.

QUESTION: To clarify, the physical presence of devices of the United States in consulates or embassies of Brazil anywhere in the world, can you confirm that existence or not?

MS. PSAKI: I do not have anything more for you on that.

Go ahead.

QUESTION: Can I have a follow-up on Latin America --

MS. PSAKI: Sure.

QUESTION: -- and Mr. Snowden --

QUESTION: No, no. Still Brazil?

MS. PSAKI: Okay, go ahead.

QUESTION: Yes, yes. I wonder regarding the reaction of Brazilian officials, among them the Minister of Foreign Relations Antonio Patriota, I wanted to know how much this issue can contaminate the visit of President Dilma Rousseff to United States in October.

MS. PSAKI: Well, clearly, as I mentioned, we’ve been already in touch with Brazilian authorities regarding these allegations and we’re planning to continue that dialogue. We work with Brazil on a wide range of issues and we are hopeful that we can continue to discuss and resolve through normal diplomatic conversations.

QUESTION: Who’s in this side of the diplomatic channel in the U.S. side? Who is talking to the Brazilian Government? Can you tell us?

MS. PSAKI: I don’t have any specific readout of officials for – on that for you.

QUESTION: Secretary Kerry has talked with Minister Antonio Patriota or --

MS. PSAKI: Not that I’m aware of in recent days. I’m happy to check on that for you and see if there has been a call I’m just not aware of.

QUESTION: Is that the first time that the United States have faced these sort of queries from Brazil, these sort of clarifying requests from Brazil?

MS. PSAKI: I’d leave that to you to determine historically if this has been an issue in the past. But obviously, this is a unique case. We all know the history here. We’re in close contact and we’ll continue those conversations.

QUESTION: Since 2001, has Brazil agreed to collaborate with United States in data mining or data reporting?

MS. PSAKI: I just don’t have anything more on this for you.

QUESTION: Jen, is that (inaudible) Turkish Government --

MS. PSAKI: Hold on, let’s finish on Brazil and then we can go to you next, if that’s okay.

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2013/07/211603.htm#BRAZIL

in all the other countries that play the game. Or they could just yell, 'Simpson's did it first' and start now. Crazy shit.

Treating him with disrespect, in cahoots with other nations, was one thing. But damn'it, they could have run out of fuel up there and crashed to the ground. Was that the real reason the USA pulled the trick in the first place? Believing that Snowden was on board, could they have wanted Evo's plane to crash? I wouldn't put anything past this sick secret government we have.

Shame on PO for letting the NSA run roughshod out of effing control. They are giving him a black eye (no pun intended) on the international stage now. I will stop there. Yes, I'm self-censoring, so as not to bring down the roof on this thread. In the name of peace, for Christ's sake!

And another thing no one is remembering... isn't the Olympics coming up in Brazil? Will the USA boycott the Olympics, if Evo allows Snowden to come there? Maybe I''m getting my countries mixed up? I do get things mixed up these days... too damn much to keep up with for this old girl.

for Brazil...

Not something they would be mad about... I presume!

the US which they have wanted to do for some time. And it satisfies all those folks with tax haven in SA, EU, and the CRB that they can claim a reason other than just plain greed and disloyalty for stashing their wealth elsewhere while reaping all the benefits from the US economy.

it's a little hard to know or understand laws that the US makes in secret.

still may not take as much action as they could.

THANK YOU Brazil !!!!

This U.S. citizen is VERY grateful !!!!!

It is apparent that me and my fellow citizens can not get our government to abide by the rule of law.

They flaunt their lawlessness in our faces at every opportunity.

They are brazen about it and bold with their lies and propaganda.

They will aid, abet, and enable Wall Street to continue their thievery.

The MIC, NSA, CIA, DEA, ATF, FBI and Homeland Security are in the business of selling fear, and business is good.

They hold out their hands for our tax dollars and our government fills them with no questions asked.

We have torturers who write books and appear on TV stating they would do it again.

Our government has sold the future of this country to global corporations.

The agencies that are suppose to protect us have been totally useless.

I appreciate any outside help and welcome the brave whistleblowers.

Our flag should be flying upside down because our country is in great distress.

China is making noise too.

Snowden affair clouds U.S. attempts to press China to curb cyber theft
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023202232

Rafael Nunes, the “Ridiculously Photogenic Homeless Guy.”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/26/ridiculously-photogenic-homeless-guy_n_2007113.html

I'm sure he would appreciate their royal fest.

they did just that, several days ago.

Thanks for this post.

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