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69. Wow...we've gone all Cold War Era Soviet like.

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Fri Jun 21, 2013, 09:03 AM

Jun 2013

We have become, as a nation, exactly what we despised.

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FBI admits to domestic surveillance drone use [View all] alp227 Jun 2013 OP

Not surprising........ Swede Atlanta Jun 2013 #1

yep, and people wonder why the Official Narrative is questioned frylock Jun 2013 #3

So true Politicalboi Jun 2013 #10

What is it about the word "drones" that turns a mundane story into a panic-inducing one? geek tragedy Jun 2013 #2

No idea but if you ever figure out how it manages to turn off the reasoning center for cstanleytech Jun 2013 #4

People equate drones with the things that launch missiles, they tend not to do that hughee99 Jun 2013 #6

Well, in the case of hot air balloons they're right. geek tragedy Jun 2013 #7

Ummmm cstanleytech Jun 2013 #8

Sure, they can drop stuff on people. But missiles are a different story. nt geek tragedy Jun 2013 #9

Not really. cstanleytech Jun 2013 #11

If we ever decide to wage steampunk war, I'm sure we'll see it nt geek tragedy Jun 2013 #12

They can drop bombs out of a blimp if they want to, but that's not where people's thoughts hughee99 Jun 2013 #13

Hmmm guess not many folks recall the Hindenberg or the USS Akron. nt cstanleytech Jun 2013 #14

In all fairness, that was more than 70 years ago. hughee99 Jun 2013 #30

I don't know about other people, but it would light up my amygdala. TalkingDog Jun 2013 #16

So, traffic helicopters must have you in a constant state of agitation then nt geek tragedy Jun 2013 #17

AHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA!!!!!! Not out where I live. (and I live out here for a reason) TalkingDog Jun 2013 #25

We have all kinds of helicopters where I live. geek tragedy Jun 2013 #29

I have helicopters frequently Mojorabbit Jun 2013 #51

Drones are robots. You're good with robots surveiling you? Psephos Jun 2013 #19

Drones are controlled by humans. nt geek tragedy Jun 2013 #22

You don't seem to have absorbed what I wrote. n/t Psephos Jun 2013 #53

Last year I would have thought you a tinfoiler. I love weed Jun 2013 #56

Last year I would have thought me a tinfoiler too. Psephos Jun 2013 #58

Simple Hydra Jun 2013 #20

Helicopters don't say no to illegal orders either. geek tragedy Jun 2013 #23

Right, but they don't even have to get in the helicopter Hydra Jun 2013 #28

The drone can teleport through walls? nt geek tragedy Jun 2013 #31

You never open a window or door in your house? Hydra Jun 2013 #34

Cute little fellow. Haven't seen any in my backyard. nt geek tragedy Jun 2013 #45

People always make the leap between a camera with a motor in the sky--something that would be MADem Jun 2013 #39

Q: What is it about the word "drones" that turns a mundane story into a panic-inducing one? Maedhros Jun 2013 #57

Because drones are cheap, wheras helicopters are expensive. Romulus Quirinus Jun 2013 #61

That certainly means we should develope rules restricting their use. geek tragedy Jun 2013 #62

It is the context of the times. Romulus Quirinus Jun 2013 #63

But, what can a drone see that satellites can't? geek tragedy Jun 2013 #64

It's a function of the density of watching eyes and potential time on station. Romulus Quirinus Jun 2013 #65

I'd be more worried about them in private hands. geek tragedy Jun 2013 #66

Absolutely. Hell, pretty much anyone who can drop enough cash to buy iStuff could afford a fleet. Romulus Quirinus Jun 2013 #67

The Police State is upon us. blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #5

Amen, brother. DeSwiss Jun 2013 #44

I could'a told you that. When the DNC was in Charlotte last year, one flew near my house. TalkingDog Jun 2013 #15

Within five years Kelvin Mace Jun 2013 #18

Won't even take that long I bet Hydra Jun 2013 #21

You're betting hundreds of people will be killed inside the United States geek tragedy Jun 2013 #24

They're already doing it in several other countries Hydra Jun 2013 #32

How many missile strikes has the USG launched against domestic targets? geek tragedy Jun 2013 #33

lol Hydra Jun 2013 #40

Um, okay. nt geek tragedy Jun 2013 #46

Drones come in all sizes cjbgreen Jun 2013 #26

Rome did the same thing. Right before it fell. DeSwiss Jun 2013 #35

We need a law against arming them. Eric J in MN Jun 2013 #27

Are you sure you want to tie the authorities hands like that? DeSwiss Jun 2013 #37

LOL (NT) Eric J in MN Jun 2013 #68

How are Drones Different than Airplanes or Helicopters? mckara Jun 2013 #36

I KNOW!!!! DeSwiss Jun 2013 #38

We are Talking about Drones as Opposed to Other Aircraft mckara Jun 2013 #41

What do you think they use drones for? DeSwiss Jun 2013 #42

Gee, I Recall All those Capabilities on F-14s Years Ago, and More mckara Jun 2013 #43

Cost. Cost. Cost. Cost!!! DeSwiss Jun 2013 #47

About the Cost of a New Cobra Gunship Helicopter mckara Jun 2013 #49

Welcome back to society! DeSwiss Jun 2013 #50

What? That was My Original Point mckara Jun 2013 #54

You stated that it was NOT a privacy issue. DeSwiss Jun 2013 #60

Now I wonder what other uses they could make of drones as well cstanleytech Jun 2013 #52

WOOHOO!!!! warrprayer Jun 2013 #48

Mission Creep gussmith Jun 2013 #55

"We Already Have Police Helicopters, So What�s the Big Deal Over Drones?"(link) deurbano Jun 2013 #59

Wow...we've gone all Cold War Era Soviet like. NorthCarolina Jun 2013 #69