Britain detains Glenn Grenwald's partner under the terrorism act

[Kirkland Laing]

European corporations too :

Copyright Infringement Is Being Treated as Terrorism | The Big Picture

[Gandalf]

It seems that The Independent newspaper is embroiling itself in black propaganda and is acting as a British government mouthpiece. It's a shame as the Independent has always presented itself as one of the better British mainstream publications. However, with this latest muckraking it seems that they have either been duped or are acting with the government in a damage limitation exercise. Either way, I don't think I trust them. Make up your own minds. Here is the Independent article and what The Guardian had to say in response.

Exclusive: UK’s secret Mid-East internet surveillance base is revealed in Edward Snowden leaks - UK Politics - UK - The Independent

Snowden: UK government now leaking documents about itself | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free | theguardian.com

Quite frankly, I don't think you can believe a single word that the British or American governments have to say on these issues. They exist on a temerous fiber and they will lie and manipulate in order to prevent tremors within the fiber. It boggles my mind why the rebellion is still waiting to kick off. They will do anything to maintain strict control and just like in America, the media in the UK is, to an unhealthy degree, an obedient and compliant one. Unfortunately, the Independent has likely shown itself to be much like the rest. It isn't just the Independent that has been having crafty digs at the work The Guardian has been doing and The Guardian needs to be applauded and commended and encouraged.