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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK
The Brits have had the power to censor ALL NEWS for years. They call it the "D" notice and have invoked it because of Snowden’s revelations.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013...lance-security
barry & the bozo's are probably going to try to implement something similar..
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They may try, but the media would only turn more against them, citing their 1st amendment rights. The news doesn't care about ethics, national security or responsibility - they care about selling papers and TV ratings.
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