US launches giant, world-sucking octopus!

IamSam · 12-12-2013, 11:41 PM

This is a bit amusing.

America Is Launching A Giant, World-Sucking Octopus Into Space

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One of the National Security Agency's partners is launching a spy satellite with a classified payload into space on Thursday night -- and its logo is an angry, globe-gripping octopus.
....
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which also oversees the NSA, tweeted pictures of the launch preparation. That spurred Christopher Soghoian, of the American Civil Liberties Union, to give the spooks some free advice: "You may want to downplay the massive dragnet spying thing right now. This logo isn't helping."

DanaC · 12-13-2013, 02:22 AM

Sam!!!!!!

How you honey?

Lamplighter · 12-13-2013, 08:19 AM

Sam... good catch
I'm glad you're back

NY Times

DAVID E. SANGER
December 12, 2013
Obama Panel Said to Urge N.S.A. Curbs

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WASHINGTON — A presidential advisory committee charged with examining
the operations of the National Security Agency has concluded that a program to collect data
on every phone call made in the United States should continue,
though under broad new restraints that would be intended to increase privacy protections,
according to officials with knowledge of the report’s contents.
<snip>

But then, who is kidding who ?

IamSam · 12-13-2013, 01:22 PM

Thanks, guys! When I came across Mr. Octo-pussy, I couldn't resist - "Perfect for the Cellar gang!" thinks I.

Lamplighter's graphic is great. I think I'll design a T-Shirt using it.

toranokaze · 12-13-2013, 02:33 PM

At this point they give zero fucks about pretense. "Nothing is beyond our reach"

BigV · 12-13-2013, 02:43 PM

good to see you Sam!! merry christmas!

on a different note, I haven't done my own independent research on this topic yet, but it smacks of The Onion.

Seriously.

"Nothing is beyond our reach." ? a giant globe-encircling octopus? it strains belief. But I will keep my mind open as I read further. either way, it is ... amazing.

tw · 12-13-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BigV

but it smacks of The Onion.

Or Mad Magazine. Upgrade artwork in Mad Magazine and many will know it must be true.

Who do you think is a trusted source for Fox News?

IamSam · 12-13-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BigV

good to see you Sam!! merry christmas!

on a different note, I haven't done my own independent research on this topic yet, but it smacks of The Onion.

Seriously.

"Nothing is beyond our reach." ? a giant globe-encircling octopus? it strains belief. But I will keep my mind open as I read further. either way, it is ... amazing.

Nice try, but no cigar-smoking octopus. Actual responses by Forbes Magazine are seldom quoted in The Onion:

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Forbes points out that other launches, including those by NASA and, most recently, SpaceX, are also well-covered on social media, but the fact the spy agency's launch contains a classified payload, probably carrying spy satellites, has many concerned. Following the Edward Snowden leaks, which include the numerous ways the National Security Agency has spied on individuals, privacy is a national concern and any perceived act of spying merits some scrutiny.

It also doesn't help that the NRO launch includes a mission patch with an octopus astride the globe and the slogan "Nothing is beyond our reach," says Forbes. As the author, Kashmir Hill, says, it's almost as if the NRO and the ODNI do not understand the public's sensitivity to any invasion of privacy or it is their dubious attempt at a joke. For many, it could be considered an act of trolling, with the NRO playing into the public perception of U.S. spy agencies. The presumed spy satellites could gather communications and data from around the world.

So, is it trolling or just another revelation that can be traced back to our friend, Mr. Snowden?

PS Merry Christmas back at you!

Lamplighter · 12-13-2013, 08:23 PM

What if...

NSA management realizes, they can never monitor everything and everyone,
so failure with all this world wide digital surveillance is their ultimate destiny.

So for a $1,000 Personal Service contract and $25 worth of hardware store paints,
they get an student intern to create a logo and have it painted atop a NASA rocket.
All that is left is a world-wide press release about the launching.

That logo is soooo intimidating to terrorists, the terrorists all decide
to quit terrorizing and they all go back home.

Then, NSA takes credit each year for keeping America safe...

xoxoxoBruce · 12-13-2013, 08:25 PM

I think terrorists are the only ones who don't fear the NSA.

Gravdigr · 12-13-2013, 02:58 PM

Howdy, Sam!

Lamplighter · 12-13-2013, 04:27 PM

Quote:

...but it smacks of The Onion...

V, FWIW I copied the logo Scientific American (via Google search for "NSA octopus")

Urbane Guerrilla · 12-13-2013, 06:35 PM

Poor tw; still thinks Fox News is the Enemy.

Gravdigr · 12-14-2013, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tw

Who do you think is a trusted source for Fox News?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urbane Guerrilla

Poor tw; still thinks Fox News is the Enemy.

Fuck FoxNews and every other news outlet on television/cable.

Just read me the damn news, I'll decide for myself what to think about it.

tw · 12-13-2013, 10:01 PM

NROL-39 is probably a radar imaging satellite for military reconnaissance. Part of a constellation of four to replace the aging Lacrosse satellites.

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12-13-2013, 02:33 PM	#5
toranokaze I'm still a jerk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Mexico Posts: 1,817	At this point they give zero fucks about pretense. "Nothing is beyond our reach" __________________ "Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering.

12-13-2013, 02:43 PM	#6
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	good to see you Sam!! merry christmas! on a different note, I haven't done my own independent research on this topic yet, but it smacks of The Onion. Seriously. "Nothing is beyond our reach." ? a giant globe-encircling octopus? it strains belief. But I will keep my mind open as I read further. either way, it is ... amazing. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

12-13-2013, 08:25 PM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I think terrorists are the only ones who don't fear the NSA. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-13-2013, 02:58 PM	#11
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Howdy, Sam! __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

12-13-2013, 08:23 PM	#9
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	What if... NSA management realizes, they can never monitor everything and everyone, so failure with all this world wide digital surveillance is their ultimate destiny. So for a $1,000 Personal Service contract and $25 worth of hardware store paints, they get an student intern to create a logo and have it painted atop a NASA rocket. All that is left is a world-wide press release about the launching. That logo is soooo intimidating to terrorists, the terrorists all decide to quit terrorizing and they all go back home. Then, NSA takes credit each year for keeping America safe...

12-13-2013, 06:35 PM	#13
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	Poor tw; still thinks Fox News is the Enemy. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

12-13-2013, 10:01 PM	#15
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	NROL-39 is probably a radar imaging satellite for military reconnaissance. Part of a constellation of four to replace the aging Lacrosse satellites.

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