‘America has no functioning democracy’ – Jimmy Carter on NSA

[Constitutional Paulicy]

‘America has no functioning democracy’ – Jimmy Carter on NSA

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‘America has no functioning democracy’ – Jimmy Carter on NSA
Published time: July 18, 2013 12:15
RT News

Former US President Jimmy Carter lambasted US intelligence methods as undemocratic and described Edward Snowden’s NSA leak as “beneficial” for the country.

Carter lashed out at the US political system when the issue of the previously top-secret NSA surveillance program was touched upon at the Atlantic Bridge meeting on Tuesday in Atlanta, Georgia.

"America has no functioning democracy at this moment," Carter said, according to Der Spiegel.

He also believes the spying-scandal is undermining democracy around the world, as people become increasingly suspicious of US internet platforms, such as Google and Facebook. While such mediums have normally been associated with freedom of speech and have recently become a major driving force behind emerging democratic movements, fallout from the NSA spying scandal has dented their credibility.

more here... http://rt.com/usa/carter-comment-nsa-snowden-261/

 

[PierzStyx]

He has been much better post Presidency than he ever was as President.

 

[Tor_Hershman]

Holy Smokes!

 

[roho76]

Well then, Mr. Carter, how is a "Democracy" supposed to function?

This is the problem. These jackasses don't even understand what "Democracy" is. I would say its functioning exactly as its supposed to.

 

[kahless]

The Neocons will now bash Carter and use him to defend their position.

 

[aGameOfThrones]

So?