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Prince99

(76 posts)
Thu Feb 6, 2025, 09:50 PM Feb 6

Can we implore someone for a video or a recording

I am in no way disputing the fact that Leon and flunkies are up to no good, but why have we yet to see via video or hear anything audio recorded of the shake down when it's actually occurring.

When they enter into these govt. agencies and say hand over the keys are they doing pat downs and removing all devices. My feeling is that until we actually see/hear when the request is made to hand over unauthorized control, it could possibly be the moment when the public understands the gravity of the situation. Are people involved in these situations that intimidated or does he have security goons with him. I would love to be in one these situations. They must be clearing all devices before they go in or something. Also, why have the people that have no choice reached out to media to personalize the situation. Whistle blow this shit wide open.

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LiberalLoner

(10,957 posts)
3. Maybe because no personal phones or recording devices or cameras are allowed in federal buildings
Thu Feb 6, 2025, 10:00 PM
Feb 6

My husband has to lock his cell phone up before he can enter into the secure space of where his offices are located.

Prince99

(76 posts)
5. Is this policy - really
Thu Feb 6, 2025, 10:48 PM
Feb 6

I once went into the HUD building in DC and did not have to leave my phone behind. Did not know that phones are not allowed.

LiberalLoner

(10,957 posts)
6. It's policy in the NNSA, where my husband works. Might be because of all the highly classified material.
Thu Feb 6, 2025, 11:07 PM
Feb 6

LiberalLoner

(10,957 posts)
7. My husband works in a secure space within the NNSA and here are the rules.
Thu Feb 6, 2025, 11:10 PM
Feb 6

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has policies that govern the use of mobile devices in secure spaces. These policies are in place to protect sensitive information and nuclear materials.
Mobile device use in secure spaces
Mobile devices are not allowed in secure spaces, which are areas that require recurring Technical Security Program (TSCM) services
When in secure spaces, cameras must be disabled and microphones must be restricted to the phone app
The NNSA Chief Information Officer (CIO) monitors mobile devices for unauthorized activity

Silent Type

(9,046 posts)
4. I'm definitely concerned, but I don't think Musk is taking over like podcasts try to portray. USAID funds seem
Thu Feb 6, 2025, 10:32 PM
Feb 6

frozen. When I worked for government, new comers were always freezing jobs and funding. But it always ended soon.

I don't think we'll see any halts in Social Security, Medicare, etc.

trump and Musk will find some seemingly strange foreign aid and expenditures in other departments that they will blame on Democrats and Biden. Musk will make a deal out of things like some air traffic control systems are still using floppy disks, although likely in some subsystem. It'll be a big show and amount to little in the end.

Don't think Musk will steal funds. Heck, it's not like Social Security has real dollars in their coffers. I doubt -- but don't know for sure -- that the payment system he's into include SSNs, email addresses, etc., that could be used for some nefarious purposes. I do think he's drug addled and loving the power, which is dangerous. When I worked for government back in the dark ages, they were very different systems.

It would take hundreds of people to get away with anything, and I don't doubt someone would blow the whistle.

But my view is hardly sexy enough for staving podcasters trying to capture an audience.

Now if he gets into Fort Knox and has access to whatever gold is left, I'll get concerned. Right now, I'm most concerned about what is happening to immigrants missing a few papers.

I wish Biden had done a comprehensive "audit" when he took office to identify things that should be blamed on trump.

And I think our focus needs to turn to mid-terms soon. If GOPer elected officials feel pressure from constituents, they'll block much of what trump could do.

Admittedly, I might wake up tomorrow and find I'm totally wrong. These MFers are that unpredictable and vile.

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