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09-04-2013, 07:18 AM
Just a brainstorm. I've been thinking about a way to educate the public to the reality of the NSA being the biggest blackmailing machine in all of history. Maybe it hasn't been used yet, but there is very little doubt that the NSA has the capability to know everything about a person's digital footprint.
The idea is that Rand Paul (or Rep. Amash or another liberty leaning congress member), when given an opportunity in a hearing, would start out with highly personal questions.
Sen. Paul: I also want to thank you for testifying today. Before we begin, I have a few questions that I'm curious about. Thinking about your own computer usage, since we are on the topic, looking back, have you ever viewed pornographic material through the internet?
Mr. X: Excuse me? Did...have I? Senator, I fail to see the relevance of this line of questioning?
Sen. Paul: Well, I think this is important. I believe the American people deserve to know. If you could just give me a range, we don't need the details. Let's say, 10-15 times in the last 4 months or 5-6? I don't need the details, just the metadata, if you will.
Mr. X: (Looks in disbelief)
Sen. Paul: That's a pretty disgusting question I asked, isn't it?
Mr. X: Well, sir, I agree.
Sen. Paul: You know, your face looked an awful like some of my constituents when they come into my office after hearing about these NSA programs...(follow this emotional line of empathy...) Do you know why I asked that question? I did so to illustrate a point.
There is little doubt now that the NSA has the capability to track and store the websites that we view, even of a sitting Senator...
The idea is that Rand Paul (or Rep. Amash or another liberty leaning congress member), when given an opportunity in a hearing, would start out with highly personal questions.
Sen. Paul: I also want to thank you for testifying today. Before we begin, I have a few questions that I'm curious about. Thinking about your own computer usage, since we are on the topic, looking back, have you ever viewed pornographic material through the internet?
Mr. X: Excuse me? Did...have I? Senator, I fail to see the relevance of this line of questioning?
Sen. Paul: Well, I think this is important. I believe the American people deserve to know. If you could just give me a range, we don't need the details. Let's say, 10-15 times in the last 4 months or 5-6? I don't need the details, just the metadata, if you will.
Mr. X: (Looks in disbelief)
Sen. Paul: That's a pretty disgusting question I asked, isn't it?
Mr. X: Well, sir, I agree.
Sen. Paul: You know, your face looked an awful like some of my constituents when they come into my office after hearing about these NSA programs...(follow this emotional line of empathy...) Do you know why I asked that question? I did so to illustrate a point.
There is little doubt now that the NSA has the capability to track and store the websites that we view, even of a sitting Senator...