US agency (NSA) “collecting phone records“

[HairOfTheDog]

I find it very difficult to believe a word he says. How do you know he's not lying? His mouth is shut. He has lied way to much to start believing now.

Now, the NSA Data Collection policy, as authorized by the Patriot Act, has Obama's stamp on it. He can't blame Bush or the NSA for what was initiated under a previous administration and carried out under his.

It's on the surface; he took ownership of it and he's got 2 full years left in the oval office. People are watching.

That's why I believe him on this, as far as the policy changes go. However, I too am generally skeptical of what's put forth to the public by politicians (Obama and others) and typically dig deeper for details beyond the spin when it's a matter that I consider important or interesting.