RonD1120 62 #1 July 13, 2012 Obama gives himself control of all communication systems in America http://rt.com/usa/news/obama-president-order-communications-770/Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funjumper101 15 #2 July 13, 2012 I am skeered that the the half breed kenyan commie socialist is doing things that my leaders tell me are REALLY BAD, so I am posting on an internet forum so that my chickenshit ignorance is available for all to see!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,632 #3 July 13, 2012 The Gummint already comes right into your house on the TV and radio, through the emergency warning system. I guess they want to reach people who only stream media over the net. This is akin to the Patriot Act in some ways -- I'm not at all sure I like it, but it's probably made out to be much worse than it really is. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 3 #4 July 14, 2012 Nothing in there that particularly surprises or frightens me. I guarantee you that had the technology existed, FDR, Eisenhower or Nixon would have done the same thing. That the Bush Lite people didn't think of it is nothing short of amazing. Actually I'm sure they did but just kept it quiet(er).. I also presume that the WH & military etc. have already more or less had this capacity since prior to the current administration; it's just the current one that decided to formalize it publicly. Damn lawyers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #5 July 14, 2012 QuoteI am skeered that the the half breed kenyan commie socialist is doing things that my leaders tell me are REALLY BAD, so I am posting on an internet forum so that my chickenshit ignorance is available for all to see!!!! WOW...how is this not a PA? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #6 July 14, 2012 What happens when a Republican takes charge of this? Sire, it's all nice and sweet and good and wonderful and charming and beneficent and jovial now. But what about when a right winger comes in and uses it. Then I don't think you'll be liking it. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #7 July 14, 2012 As a good European atheist I shall be praying to the God that does not exist, that come Nov 6th The good people of the USA never have to suffer another government of Democrats Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,632 #8 July 14, 2012 QuoteWhat happens when a Republican takes charge of this?Oh, I'm sure that would never happen. The way things are at this moment is how they will stay for the rest of time I'm sure. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,160 #9 July 14, 2012 Enough. Cut it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,520 #10 July 16, 2012 <--------very opposed to Obama, but... It's about allocating bandwidth during a national emergency. Read the part "National Response Framework." For example, when I was in technology in telecommunications.. during the OKC Bombing, we had to allocate the switch provisioning to a tiered hierarchy of Federal Responders, state responders, within a matrix of functional responsibilities. It changed almost daily based on that day's communications report. Private citizens were last on the list since there was only so much bandwidth until we could logistically place more COWS (Cellular on Wheels) in the area. This is no different than rationing during WWII, Having control of the National Oil Reserves, etc.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgoose71 0 #11 July 16, 2012 Quote Nothing in there that particularly surprises or frightens me. I guarantee you that had the technology existed, FDR, Eisenhower or Nixon would have done the same thing. That the Bush Lite people didn't think of it is nothing short of amazing. Actually I'm sure they did but just kept it quiet(er).. I also presume that the WH & military etc. have already more or less had this capacity since prior to the current administration; it's just the current one that decided to formalize it publicly. Damn lawyers. +1 Except that Bush probably did think about it and unlike Obama, decided to keep his big yap shut about it. Damn Security leaks......"There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." Life, the Universe, and Everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,160 #12 July 16, 2012 >Except that Bush probably did think about it and unlike Obama, decided to keep >his big yap shut about it. Exactly. Because secret government takeovers of communications networks are so much better than telling people what it is and why it's happening. Can't see any potential for abuse there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgoose71 0 #13 July 16, 2012 Quote>Except that Bush probably did think about it and unlike Obama, decided to keep >his big yap shut about it. Exactly. Because secret government takeovers of communications networks are so much better than telling people what it is and why it's happening. Can't see any potential for abuse there. And what exactly is the over site committee supposed to be for again? News flash, there is all kinds of things going on that the general public doesn't know about. The only real question is if the programs are best served if the whole world knows about it. That's kind of the basis for having security levels such as confidential, secret, top secret, or even the unheard of TS/SCI. And as we saw with the whole water boarding thing, if Nancy Pelosi doesn't agree with it (even though she agreed with it in the beginning) she will spill the beans to the press, no matter what the classification."There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." Life, the Universe, and Everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,160 #14 July 16, 2012 >And what exactly is the over site committee supposed to be for again? To provide oversight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #15 July 16, 2012 QuoteThe only real question is if the programs are best served if the whole world knows about it. Or, if leaking them benifits the Obama campain"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #16 July 16, 2012 Quote>And what exactly is the over site committee supposed to be for again? To provide oversight. that's the oversight committee the 'over site' committee builds domes big domes ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
