This [1] video highlights big differences between what Obama's view of the NSA was in 2007 and what it is now.<p>Honest question. What to you think the reason for this big change is?<p>This really goes for politicians in general too. How is it that in some cases there are such big shifts in their views once elected?<p>[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BmdovYztH8
First, you probably shouldn't put too much weight into what a politician says, since he's always (always) pandering to voters. They say what they must to the group of people they believe most likely to vote them in.<p>But in general, once someone gets power, they like it.