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@jon-nyc hi neighbor.

Currently in Gibraltar so in the neighborhood. 555

Trying to negotiate a deal for the U.S. to buy (or take over) Gibraltar.

Hey, they both start with a G.

You posts always make me read twice to try and understand the mysteries of your words. 555

@Doctor-Phibes said in The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Their War Plans:

@jon-nyc said in The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Their War Plans:

And not just military:

Tim Miller: "There was a covert CIA operative named in the thread, right?"

Jeffrey Goldberg: "Yes, and I withheld her name... I didn't put it in the story because she's under cover. But, I mean, the CIA Director put it into the chat."

Somebody needs to get fired. And it shouldn't be Jeffrey Goldberg.

This.

Again, if anybody else in government or military service did this, they would immediately be kicked out.

@Jolly If you were president, what do you think the appropriate response/punishment would be to this?

Crazy!! I guess that is why those guys are the best of the best.

@NobodySock said in Destiny, is it a real thing?:

@Copper said in Destiny, is it a real thing?:

Sardinia offers €15,000 (about $16,200 USD) to those who move to a rural area and renovate a home.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/migrate/17-places-around-the-world-that-will-pay-you-to-move-in/sardinia-italy/slideshow/111550949.cms

many have made mention to this deal Italy has going on trying to reinstigate population growth in depressed areas of the country, mostly small towns that are near ghost towns now as the kids, when done with school all end up moving out of country for work. There are sticky rules to take such an offer though. One would be required to pay for renovations desparately needed in these homes in question. much more than the 15K.

Yes, I have seen those offers of a house for a euro. From a distance, looks like fun, but I am sure that the reality is not quite as fun. LOL

@Renauda

This is kind of the weird thing. Not very common at all.

(But it does happen. Usually when a high level Taiwan official is traveling to the Central America, they make a "refueling" stop in the US. I dont believe that they are "officially" invited.)

He said it is "highly unusual" that a high-level delegation of US officials are visiting Greenland without being invited

@Jolly said in Tren de Aragua:

WTF does Barr know?

President Trump doesn't think much of him. LOL

"Wow! Former A.G. Bill Barr, ........... has just Endorsed me for President despite the fact that I called him 'Weak, Slow Moving, Lethargic, Gutless, and Lazy,'".

The articles that you and @George-K post from Mr. Kass are always interesting.

But, I think he should also include politicians if he is going to be talking about lying and hurting the US.

It is amazing how close the fly to each other and at tremendous speeds.

Bidets are great!!!

I wonder about India. The "bidets" there is a water bucket with a scoop and your (left) hand. LOL

@NobodySock Enjoying following along.

Wow!!

I guess he had nothing to lose. What are they going to do? Put him in prison for life? :eek

Again, I am sure that all of the government departments could become more efficient and have less people. But, use a laser and not a sled hammer!!

I saw a similar map (which I cannot find now. aargh) which compared the GDP of Silicon Valley to the fifty states (did not include our 51st state - Canada. LOL).

Anyway, the GDP of Silicon Valley was higher than the GPD of at least 35 states.

But, as was pointed out by folks like @89th and @Jolly, it is a "symbiosis" relationship. One would not survive with out the other.

I think the world is ready for the TNCR bit coin!!

https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Library/Memo-UseOfUnclassMobileApps.pdf

SUBJECT: Use of Unclassified Mobile Applications in Department of Defense

Mobile applications (apps) are software products designed to function on mobile devices. The misuse and mismanagement of mobile apps poses a cybersecurity and operations security (OPSEC) risk and may result in the unauthorized disclosure of controlled unclassified information (CUI) and unclassified Department of Defense (DoD) information that has not been approved for public release (hereinafter jointly referred to as "non-public DoD information") and jeopardize operations, strategies, or missions, as described in references (b) and ( c ). This memorandum provides guidance on the use of mobile apps on unclassified DoD government owned, leased or issued, mobile devices (hereinafter referred to as "government owned mobile devices") and on the managed partition of non government owned mobile devices approved in accordance with reference (d) (hereinafter referred to as "Approved Mobile Device" (AMD)).

Numerous mobile apps access or use non-public DoD information (e.g., authorized email apps, collaboration apps, command/control apps). Other applications may be used in support of mission requirements but do not directly access non-public DoD information (e.g., travel and educational apps). Although mobile apps can provide ease of use and increased functionality for users across the Department, there are risks that must be considered. Mobile apps may contain malware or have vulnerabilities that can disclose CUI, personally identifiable information (PII), non public DoD information not approved for public release, or other sensitive information. This is all possible without the user's consent or knowledge.

In accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.48, DoD personnel will not use non-DoD accounts or personal e-mail accounts, messaging systems or other non-public DoD information systems, except approved or authorized government contractor systems, to conduct official business involving CUI. In accordance with DoD Instruction 5200.01, DoD personnel will not use unclassified systems, government issued or otherwise, for classified national security information. DoD CIO will continuously consult with all DoD Components to evaluate risks mobile applications may present to the DoD and update References (m), (n), and (o), as appropriate.

My understanding is that breaking this rule is grounds for dismissal from the military.

@89th said in Kai Trump, influencer:

I’m more surprised that this is the same woman.

Are you sure? I never ever would have guessed that.

I never have either, but I am guess that some relative of yours has done so and you (and I) could be traced by that.

I listen to too many true crime podcasts where they find someone via a distant or not so distant relative who did submit their DNA. :eek

@xenon said in The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Their War Plans:

I don’t see how they don’t get out of this without a head rolling.

Someone will. I may be a junior level however.

Somehow the fact that they were using this against rules, etc. will be justified.

"Of course, this is different from Sec Clinton"

"No, Sec Hegsweth and President Trump talking about people who leak classified documents does not apply here. That is only for people who INTENTIONALLY do it"

etc.