D.I.A. outsourcing spying

[Jack Sprat]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/18/AR2007081800992.html?hpid=topnews
Last evening, I viewed a topic that asked "Why the word "corporate" was used as an insult on DU? Although DUers are independent in their own disposition about corporatism, I provided a link above that explains my own contempt for the word when it completely embodies a government to the point that government becomes an instrument of corporate power and is used to stifle the personal liberty and welfare of the governed. Clearly, the above link should provide notice that the Bush administration intends to use our own tax dollars to outsource spying on we, the people. They never fail to amaze. Was the topic below a probe to see if "corporate government" is becoming more tolerable to us? Our government is definitely being sold off.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=3472429&mesg_id=3472429

[Trillo]

1. MInd Blowing....

From your Wash. Post link:

"Mind-blowing," was the reaction of Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, when she learned of the DIA proposal. In a telephone interview, she described it as "definitely something to be concerned about."

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The committee questioned the additional costs involved in using contractors, citing an estimate that a government civilian employee costs on average $126,500 a year, while the annual cost of a core contractor, including overhead and benefits, is $250,000.

Perhaps Bush thinks that even though it costs more, it's worth it since it's so much easier for corporations to get around quaint civil restrictions like needing a warrant and following the Constitution (just a guess).

[shance]

2. Ive been reading some of Webster Tarpley's work. What is happening now is a replay of Germany.

Bottom line.

They are using the original draft with some revisions.

At least its an attempt.

Seems to be going pretty well.

The best part is they have totally censored the news minus the Internet.

People know nothing watching Corp tv.

[alfredo]

3. This came to mind

TV is one one tool of enslavement, and so is debt. TV sells us on consumption which increases our debt. The debt keeps us docile.

"I'm The Slime"

Frank Zappa


I am gross and perverted
Im obsessed n deranged
I have existed for years
But very little had changed
I am the tool of the government
And industry too
For I am destined to rule
And regulate you

I may be vile and pernicious
But you cant look away
I make you think Im delicious
With the stuff that I say
I am the best you can get
Have you guessed me yet?
I am the slime oozin out
From your tv set

You will obey me while I lead you
And eat the garbage that I feed you
Until the day that we dont need you
Dont got for help...no one will heed you
Your mind is totally controlled
It has been stuffed into my mold
And you will do as you are told
Until the rights to you are sold

Thats right, folks..
Dont touch that dial

Well, I am the slime from your video
Oozin along on your livinroom floor

I am the slime from your video
Cant stop the slime, people, lookit me go