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treestar

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69. That was my first thought

Sun Jun 1, 2014, 10:37 AM

Jun 2014

Another non-scandal. They really thought this would stir up the outrage in the skeptical (of their claims the NSA is Big Brother on ordinary people). ?

I can get millions of faces off the web myself.

Facial recognition technology is worth doing. Sheesh. They can have all of my photos I put up on the web. Anyone can.

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N.S.A. Collecting Millions of Faces From Web Images - NYT [View all] WillyT May 2014 OP

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe May 2014 #1

You didn't think our soon-to-be-droned police forces were going to get facial recognition... Shandris May 2014 #2

Amazing how anyone can defend the NSA. buzzcola May 2014 #3

99% Dont. billhicks76 Jun 2014 #20

99% Don't....its just a vocal minority that like to claim that anyone who doesn't support Snowden VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #25

The vocal minority that he is addressing rarely post in threads like this. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #64

If we could get one image of you without the goatee that would be greatness snooper2 Jun 2014 #70

That's cute. Now how do you feel about NSA spying? nm rhett o rick Jun 2014 #73

Yes they do....you all just constantly dismiss them... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #95

I have posted in many anti-fracking threads, anti-TPP threads, anti-XL Pipeline threads, etc. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #98

So you are reading their minds now? Are you also one who is taking notes on DUers? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #103

Most of us do have memories. It's not some spreadsheet conspiracy. nt laundry_queen Jun 2014 #120

according to some there is. That is why the GG fans VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #128

Who said I thought anyone was dumb? laundry_queen Jun 2014 #133

because its true... VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #134

lol wut? laundry_queen Jun 2014 #137

guilty conscience? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #138

omg you're killing me. LOL. nt laundry_queen Jun 2014 #139

sure whatever......i would feign amusement tooo if I were you. ...pretty pathetic attempt to deflect VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #140

If you knew, you would be so embarrassed at how off you are. nt laundry_queen Jun 2014 #141

embarrassed? by you? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #142

Yeah, I know, you are shameless. nt laundry_queen Jun 2014 #143

how so? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #144

actually you don't know anything about me VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #145

And you know nothing about me laundry_queen Jun 2014 #146

I didn't ever claim to did I? VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #147

LOL I've never, ever claimed to be a Democrat laundry_queen Jun 2014 #148

That explains ALOT! VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #149

LOL you DO realize that laundry_queen Jun 2014 #150

I dont have "buds" snd this is a site thst IS VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #151

Buds would be the Rightwingers Anarchists and VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #152

That's not the sole purpose of the site laundry_queen Jun 2014 #153

oh yes it is....you better read the TOS VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #154

I have. But thanks. nt laundry_queen Jun 2014 #155

apparently not lately VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #156

It's obvious. Here is a current thread that should be of some interest to rhett o rick Jun 2014 #130

because some of us do not find them synonymous and some of us can walk and chew gum at the same time VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #131

Yes walk, chew gum, and disparage whistle blowers and protestors, but nary a word about Wall rhett o rick Jun 2014 #132

he is only a whistle blower if he produces those emails VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #135

only to those with preconceived notions VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #136

I'm neutral to the NSA and I'm happy to support them for an extra paycheck JJChambers Jun 2014 #45

Only traitors, enemies of the people support the NSA. L0oniX Jun 2014 #52

And only "libertarians" oppose it. Pholus Jun 2014 #79

Hmmm ...yeah ...what does Ron Paul say about the NSA? L0oniX Jun 2014 #81

Honestly I don't know off the top of my head. Pholus Jun 2014 #83

heh yeah ...I was just wondering what the accusers have to compare me with ...thought it would be RP L0oniX Jun 2014 #85

Oh yeah...well... CoffeeCat May 2014 #4

Spying is done to intimidate the domestic population. Virtually an axiom of political science. buzzcola May 2014 #5

For those in charge. For the employees it perpetuates and expands for job security. newthinking Jun 2014 #13

Yep! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2014 #77

+1 nt laundry_queen Jun 2014 #121

V For Vendetta billhicks76 Jun 2014 #21

Mega V. L0oniX Jun 2014 #53

yep, everything Leme Jun 2014 #49

And Facebook, and whenever you use your iPhone, or an ATM machine, or renew your drivers license or blkmusclmachine May 2014 #6

Lots of iPhone ear pictures, I suppose. longship May 2014 #7

Who knew there were that many millions of terrorists, right here under our noses? Maedhros Jun 2014 #8

bigger haystack than we thought nt grasswire Jun 2014 #9

And the needle Aerows Jun 2014 #16

Drug War billhicks76 Jun 2014 #22

I wonder if they know the avatar you use here(btw... I don't..and do not care) Leme Jun 2014 #50

It's all in my name. Eleanors38 Jun 2014 #84

That's how we know that the NSA is NOT all about finding terrorists. L0oniX Jun 2014 #65

Are we really surprised at this point? Budgets run amuck. People need work. Constitution is ignored newthinking Jun 2014 #10

That is the most cogent and pointed comment I've ever seen Aerows Jun 2014 #14

Well said! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2014 #78

K&R Aerows Jun 2014 #11

So guess what; snot Jun 2014 #12

Be sure to read the whole article. grasswire Jun 2014 #15

It is. Aerows Jun 2014 #17

Florida man's mugshots will confuse them. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2014 #18

Gum up the works by giving wrong names to photos FuzzyRabbit Jun 2014 #19

Too funny Tsiyu Jun 2014 #36

problem is Leme Jun 2014 #51

Well you could just make up identities on facebook Tsiyu Jun 2014 #57

huh? Leme Jun 2014 #74

You're ever so correct Tsiyu Jun 2014 #91

These days, you'd probly get a visit from a SWAT team Jackpine Radical Jun 2014 #116

Yeah but it was illegal to tap in GA Tsiyu Jun 2014 #118

Tag all your photos with "Satan" ??? L0oniX Jun 2014 #56

Oh boy! I wonder if they will recognize ME? Kablooie Jun 2014 #23

Wow, imagine that, NSA uses web sources to obtain images of those they are seeking information. Thinkingabout Jun 2014 #24

That was my first thought treestar Jun 2014 #69

I was stationed in the States for my last 6 months in the Army Jackpine Radical Jun 2014 #124

And undoubtedly, there will be "millions of apologists" for it... villager Jun 2014 #26

You gotta wonder, how profitable is it to service the US government's closeupready Jun 2014 #27

Here I am NSA, have fun DJ13 Jun 2014 #28

I need a new keyboard Tsiyu Jun 2014 #38

Please stand by. Your predator service call is enroute.... Pholus Jun 2014 #80

K&R DeSwiss Jun 2014 #29

Thank You For Sharing cantbeserious Jun 2014 #30

You freely gave your information to them to add to the database PowerToThePeople Jun 2014 #31

"As an individual I think about it..." But as a greedy coporate pig I don't give a shit about Dark n Stormy Knight Jun 2014 #88

Hi NSA! OnyxCollie Jun 2014 #32

eh.... SoapBox Jun 2014 #33

Indeed. Savannahmann Jun 2014 #34

puzzles me why you would ask about the 4th amendment when it was not mentioned. nt Leme Jun 2014 #54

Well the reason should be obvious. Savannahmann Jun 2014 #75

I probably agree with much you wrote Leme Jun 2014 #93

Bingo Savannahmann Jun 2014 #105

I am sort of aware of which you speak ( or well aware) Leme Jun 2014 #106

Imagine if all this time and effort Tsiyu Jun 2014 #35

"...suspected terrorists and other intelligence targets..." randome Jun 2014 #37

Unless you are bright enough to realize Tsiyu Jun 2014 #39

I'm going by what the article clearly states. randome Jun 2014 #40

You do that Tsiyu Jun 2014 #41

Drug dealers can and do terrorize the decent people who are forced to live around them. msanthrope Jun 2014 #42

Let's not forget that some very, very horrible people are involved Tsiyu Jun 2014 #44

Absolutely. And being a criminal defense attorney...i.e. someone who actually has been msanthrope Jun 2014 #46

What? Tsiyu Jun 2014 #47

Look..that sherriff needs firing, no doubt about it. And your post proves my msanthrope Jun 2014 #55

Snowden? Tsiyu Jun 2014 #60

The thread is about the NSA. Snowden isn't that far a stretch. msanthrope Jun 2014 #67

Geez that is really determined treestar Jun 2014 #71

Is that how you follow the logic Tsiyu Jun 2014 #90

That is standard for about 4 or 5 people here. Rex Jun 2014 #109

I can see what you're saying Tsiyu Jun 2014 #110

I gave up talking to a few of them, what was the point? Rex Jun 2014 #111

So you accuse me of the heinous attempt to excuse violence Tsiyu Jun 2014 #96

...but tax evading corporations ...are not terrorists. Whew ...guess they dodged that one. L0oniX Jun 2014 #59

It's sad Tsiyu Jun 2014 #63

When people are kicked out onto the street ...who's the terrorist? Homeless people! L0oniX Jun 2014 #66

"Terrorism is subjective" Tsiyu Jun 2014 #68

They aren't violent treestar Jun 2014 #72

Hmmmmmm Tsiyu Jun 2014 #94

Remember your oft-repeated mantra -- it's just metadata! Pholus Jun 2014 #82

If you don't know the difference between American citizens and... randome Jun 2014 #97

Even knowing that there IS a difference makes me one up on the NSA. Pholus Jun 2014 #113

And I am shocked you'd be in this thread Union Scribe Jun 2014 #117

plus 1 questionseverything Jun 2014 #126

K&R ...... Those dystopian future sci-fi flicks are becoming reality. marmar Jun 2014 #43

Holy shit, it's everyone. Jefferson23 Jun 2014 #48

I alerted on this thread twice to welcome you back. rhett o rick Jun 2014 #58

^^^this^^^ L0oniX Jun 2014 #61

lol Jefferson23 Jun 2014 #62

LOL !!! WillyT Jun 2014 #100

Hi, General! Octafish Jun 2014 #76

I guess I have to find a face to feed into my skype calls...how bout this one? Pholus Jun 2014 #86

That actually makes me want to post my after graduation picture Jamastiene Jun 2014 #87

Hi, Admiral! Octafish Jun 2014 #89

This is a travesty!! I'm going to go post about this on Facebook right now!!...nt SidDithers Jun 2014 #92

Thank you, again, Edward Snowden. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #99

Whaddya think Big Brother's doing with them all? Octafish Jun 2014 #101

Thank You For That !!! WillyT Jun 2014 #102

Exactly. And our own authoritarians are cheering it on, again, as usual. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #104

Thank You - Well Worth The Read cantbeserious Jun 2014 #107

LOL...Poitras gets a NYT byline for this? Blue_Tires Jun 2014 #108

I wonder how many penises they've collected Flying Squirrel Jun 2014 #112

The highest-rated comment is well worth a read-- 293 recs on the NYT site carolinayellowdog Jun 2014 #114

... 840high Jun 2014 #115

Thank you, carolinayellowdog! Octafish Jun 2014 #123

Thank you for this post. K&R woo me with science Jun 2014 #119

Is this where the "faceless masses" come in? Hekate Jun 2014 #122

K&R nt raouldukelives Jun 2014 #125

James and Laura -- meet the Bus Armstead Jun 2014 #127

Perhaps I should post a moon shot with my name on it Oilwellian Jun 2014 #129