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rhett o rick

(55,981 posts) Mon Jun 13, 2016, 11:37 PM Jun 2016

WTF. We give billions to the NSA or Booz Allen Hamilton, to protect us from terrorists.

WTF happened? Shouldn't they be held accountable? Maybe they let this one go to scare us into giving them billions more.

The authoritarians among us don't care. Think about it.

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WTF. We give billions to the NSA or Booz Allen Hamilton, to protect us from terrorists. (Original Post) rhett o rick Jun 2016 OP

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I know what you guys are up to. You should be ashamed. rhett o rick Jun 2016 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author NuclearDem Jun 2016 #4

You know more than me and who are "my guys"? seabeyond Jun 2016 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author NuclearDem Jun 2016 #2

I think rhett has a legitimate question Doctor Jack Jun 2016 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author NuclearDem Jun 2016 #7

The FBI and Homeland Security bungled this one One Black Sheep Jun 2016 #8

Actually it appears he was working for homeland security as a contractor. Jesus Malverde Jun 2016 #9

I missed this part. herding cats Jun 2016 #10

Orlando shooting: Shares in G4S fall 8% after gunman confirmed as a former employee of the company Jesus Malverde Jun 2016 #11

Thank you! herding cats Jun 2016 #12

We passed the patriot act "because terror" and it was used primarily to go after pot smokers. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #13

So you're in favor of rounding up everyone Blue_Tires Jun 2016 #14

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rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)

3. I know what you guys are up to. You should be ashamed.

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Tue Jun 14, 2016, 12:06 AM

Jun 2016

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seabeyond

(110,159 posts)

5. You know more than me and who are "my guys"?

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Tue Jun 14, 2016, 12:09 AM

Jun 2016

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Doctor Jack

(3,072 posts)

6. I think rhett has a legitimate question

Reply to rhett o rick (Original post)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 12:20 AM

Jun 2016

Why shouldn't he (i assume he) as an American citizen (again, i assume) be able to question whether our counter terrorism efforts and the money spent on it is effective? There are a lot of questions to ask after an even like this and he has the right to ask this one. It doesn't seem offensive. If anything he is asking if there are better ways to prevent future attacks like this and as a person living in a free country, he has the right to wonder such things.

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One Black Sheep

(458 posts)

8. The FBI and Homeland Security bungled this one

Reply to rhett o rick (Original post)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 12:32 AM

Jun 2016

they had this guy in their sights, and let him go, basically.

They blew it, IMHO.

Jesus Malverde

(10,274 posts)

9. Actually it appears he was working for homeland security as a contractor.

Reply to One Black Sheep (Reply #8)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 01:10 AM

Jun 2016

Strange all around.

herding cats

(19,560 posts)

10. I missed this part.

Reply to Jesus Malverde (Reply #9)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 01:14 AM

Jun 2016

When you get a chance, could you elaborate a bit more, please?

Jesus Malverde

(10,274 posts)

11. Orlando shooting: Shares in G4S fall 8% after gunman confirmed as a former employee of the company

Reply to herding cats (Reply #10)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 01:19 AM

Jun 2016

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/orlando-shooting-nightclub-g4s-omar-mateen-gunman-security-firm-gay-pulse-club-attack-a7079161.html

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-06-12/orlando-shooter-worked-security-company-which-tranports-illegal-immigrants-deep-insi

herding cats

(19,560 posts)

12. Thank you!

Reply to Jesus Malverde (Reply #11)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 03:02 AM

Jun 2016

It's appreciated. Off to read now.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)

13. We passed the patriot act "because terror" and it was used primarily to go after pot smokers.

Reply to rhett o rick (Original post)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 03:58 AM

Jun 2016

So do the math.

http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2014/10/patriot-act-warrants-used-more-drugs-terrorism

http://www.salon.com/2013/08/10/the_nsa_dea_police_state_tango/

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)

14. So you're in favor of rounding up everyone

Reply to rhett o rick (Original post)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 07:48 AM

Jun 2016

who's the least bit shady or questionable and holding them without charge indefinitely?? Because that's the only thing that prevents Orlando.

Interesting... Interesting indeed!

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