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September 27th, 2010 - Obama administration works to make internet wiretaps easier

Essentially, this would require all internet communication to be converted into transcripts which must be handed over to the government upon request.  Naturally, it would be silly to think that such power would be used for political ends.  Unless of course you've been paying attention to the recently uncovered programs of government spying against social justice and peace activists below.