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I think everyone understands that this is happening. NSA has means to do it across the globe (which no other org has) so they are doing it.
The discussion here is more in context of Indian political parties and the need to spy specifically on BJP. It was a center to right pro US (compared to other Political Parties in India) party few years back. Now they have to spy on it means things are not that cozy. Also the fact that it is listed along with many arguably anti US organizations for spying is another interesting point.
Not necessarily. The US is spied on by its allies almost as intensely as its traditional foes. And the same is done to America's allies as well.
Spying isn't synonymous with attempting to hurt someone. Information is power, and knowing what your friend is saying about you when they don't think you are listening is an extremely advantageous ability.
For instance, Israel spies on Washington DC obsessively. They have a national need and want to know what the US is thinking, planning, etc. It isn't necessarily so that they can harm Americans, it is so they can try to find out the real intentions of their only support system internationally.
I am in know way justifying any of this, just explaining why the thought process that only an enemy would want to listen to your candid conversations is faulty.