'...people say 53-31 that the CIA's program did "produce important information that could not have been obtained any other way."
Of course they say that. TV (like 24) and films (going back to Guns of Navarone and before) has taught people that torture works.
Just like Reagan's "Star Wars" shot down missiles like child's play. And spaceships (like the Enterprise) make a "swoosh" noise as they fly by you in outer space. And watching MacGyver has taught us that you can make a homemade explosive from cornstarch and baking soda.
Too bad Pew didn't vet the interviewees to see if they knew the difference between TV truth and reality.
If schools are inappropriate as training grounds, what is a good alternative?
Here's an idea.
Have police perform their un-announced, anti-terrorist swat drills at their local city halls. Time these drills to co-incide with council meetings, so that commissioners can praise the police for their precision and professionalism they showed while securing council chambers and meeting halls.
Time to apply Anti-Redaction lotion..."the agency doesn’t maintain a database of everyday Americans’ cellphones." [Not quite yet, give us a few more days]
"...refused to confirm or deny the existence of such a program,...but has been an effective way of catching fugitives, including drug suspects and suspected killers…" If it may or may not exist, then it should really say "..has been or has not been an effective way…" After all, something that is non-existant CAN NOT be effective.
In all probability, if someone has "bounced around a variety of jobs" and purchased a Tesla with Bitcoin, then the FBI will just assume that he is the latest Silk Road n.0 owner.
"...when a judge asked about the access of Google's internal networks, an attorney for The NSA bashfully said he wasn't certain if he could say anything, evoking laughter from the Chinese government."
(edited fro mirth and brevity) "Our values are: - Safety is our number one priority. - We take responsibility for learning, not only for our students but also for ourselves.
In addition to our mission, vision and beliefs, we emphasize “The Houston County Way,” which reflect our tradition of excellence and the way we endeavor to do business every day. The Houston County Way is:
Strive for excellence in all that we do. Have a professional attitude. Go the extra mile. Base decisions on what’s best for the child. Provide quality customer service. Hard work, dedication and love for children. Do things right; do the right thing.
On the post: Canadian Town Bans Spitting, Swearing And Gathering In Groups Of Three Or More
laws in Canada?
If so, does that mean I cam arrest a Taber police officer if I hear him swearing?
On the post: Turns Out New Senate Intelligence Boss Was Simply Full Of It In Claiming Feinstein Couldn't Distribute The CIA Torture Report
"...won’t be a public one.”
Shades of "Animal House"!
It sounds like Burr is threatening Feinstein with 'Double Secret Probation'
On the post: FBI Added Lulzsec Hactivist Jeremy Hammond To The Terrorist Watchlist A Year Before He Was Arrested
Redacted phone number
On the post: Paris, France To Sue Fox News For Being Fox News
Re: Re: There is no Fox News
We decide, you concur.
On the post: Schrodinger's Carrier: AT&T Is/Is Not A Common Carrier Depending On Who's Looking For What Reason
AT&T's a master
If it's snow from AT&T then it is piping hot! Because anything from AT&T is fresh bullshit.
On the post: Washington Post Shrugs Off Torture Because, You Know, It Polls Well
Torture works!
Of course they say that. TV (like 24) and films (going back to Guns of Navarone and before) has taught people that torture works.
Just like Reagan's "Star Wars" shot down missiles like child's play. And spaceships (like the Enterprise) make a "swoosh" noise as they fly by you in outer space. And watching MacGyver has taught us that you can make a homemade explosive from cornstarch and baking soda.
Too bad Pew didn't vet the interviewees to see if they knew the difference between TV truth and reality.
On the post: Middle School Principal Suspended Over Unannounced School Shooter Drill
What are the police to do now?
Here's an idea.
Have police perform their un-announced, anti-terrorist swat drills at their local city halls. Time these drills to co-incide with council meetings, so that commissioners can praise the police for their precision and professionalism they showed while securing council chambers and meeting halls.
On the post: Justice Department Defends US Marshals' Airborne Cell Tower Spoofers; Refuses To Acknowledge Program Exists
one or two points...
"...refused to confirm or deny the existence of such a program,...but has been an effective way of catching fugitives, including drug suspects and suspected killers…" If it may or may not exist, then it should really say "..has been or has not been an effective way…" After all, something that is non-existant CAN NOT be effective.
On the post: DailyDirt: Flying Cars Are Here!
making PAVs idiot-proof
Does that mean they will be using congressmen for test pilots?
On the post: Guy Accused Of Operating Silk Road 2.0 Arrested In SF... Just Like The Last One
Findind Silk Road owners
On the post: No Matter What Net Neutrality Rules Are Put In Place, There Will Be Legal Challenges
"... any rules are going to lead to lawsuits."
On the post: Is Adobe's Ebook Reader Spying On What You Read -- And What You Have On Your Computer?
This topic should be commemerated in song...
(to the tune ""Every Breath You Take" by THE POLICE - a bit of irony there)
Every book you take
Every move you make
Every DRM you break
Every step you take
I'll be watching you
On the post: NSA Cheerleader Ben Wittes Takes A Written Swing At The Anti-NSA Crowd And Misses His Target Entirely
Constitution Day speech
Does Constitution Day at the NSA involve shredders or incinerators?
On the post: Two Top Intelligence Officials, Both Of Whom Admitted To Lying In The Past, Now Try To Rewrite History And Deny The Lies
Clapper's next lie
He wasn't really lying to Congress because... he had his fingers crossed behind his back.
On the post: Chinese ISP Sued By User Over Censorship Of Google Services
On the post: 4th Grader Suspended For Properly Completing Assignment With A Nerf Gun
From the School District's web page
(edited fro mirth and brevity)
"Our values are:
- Safety is our number one priority.
- We take responsibility for learning, not only for our students but also for ourselves.
In addition to our mission, vision and beliefs, we emphasize “The Houston County Way,” which reflect our tradition of excellence and the way we endeavor to do business every day. The Houston County Way is:
Strive for excellence in all that we do.
Have a professional attitude.
Go the extra mile.
Base decisions on what’s best for the child.
Provide quality customer service.
Hard work, dedication and love for children.
Do things right; do the right thing.
On the post: 4th Grader Suspended For Properly Completing Assignment With A Nerf Gun
school superintendant's mind set
"The Houston County Board of Education picked Mark Scott to replace Robins Hines, who will retire June 1."
"Scott says his work as a corrections officer in a Milledgeville prison lead him into the education field."
See: http://www.13wmaz.com/story/news/local/perry/2014/04/09/mark-scott-leads-houston-county-schools/7516 283/
On the post: 4th Grader Suspended For Properly Completing Assignment With A Nerf Gun
Re: Re: Re: There actually IS a danger to the children here...
On the post: 4th Grader Suspended For Properly Completing Assignment With A Nerf Gun
Re: Re: There actually IS a danger to the children here...
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