That strikes me as a particularly reductive interpretation of an article that covers a lot of ground. Certainly it's entertaining and funny in a dry, cynical way to point out and laugh at the fact that M. Bachmann is a strong supporter of the NSA and their surveillance policies. Still, if she's bringing the same critical mind to bear on this issue that she sharpened on HPV vaccination, I wouldn't hold it against anyone to be suspicious of her facts and motives.
I do think the flocking of these republicans to the NSA's (and by association Obama's) defense indicates the source of a bad smell. You're right, even a broken clock is right twice a day and having the conservatives who once opposed you rush to your defense doesn't automatically mean you've changed all your opinions. On the other hand it does strike me as a good enough reason to be suspicious.
I do think the flocking of these republicans to the NSA's (and by association Obama's) defense indicates the source of a bad smell. You're right, even a broken clock is right twice a day and having the conservatives who once opposed you rush to your defense doesn't automatically mean you've changed all your opinions. On the other hand it does strike me as a good enough reason to be suspicious.