AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

:?: you have no idea how hard it is to get waist length hair under a dunce cap. That very issue is what keeps me on my toes (in ballerina slippers) when posting. :D :D

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

As to Mr. Snowden, we could look at this from several angles. It interests me in the extreme about his family moving to MD close to NSA. It interests me in the extreme his concern for his family's employment and possible retaliation against them. Considering where they reside, one might ask for whom they work. Today, site not remembered, an ex CIA officials tried to say he questioned Snowden's assertions of little education and his being hired as a "site administrator". It was further inferred the same lack of education being an impediment to NSA. Such an implication is full of sudi. Many agencies hire individuals without the requite education if their computer sk**ls are exceptional. Rather then delve into the China issue, why did he not go straight to Iceland, file for asylum and then put forth his leaks? Hong Kong is a good choice based on travel from HI, vast number of hotels, ease of disappearing in and other positives. I am going too take a positive, albeit maybe naive, outlook his actions were to educate the public on the violations of our Constitutional rights.

Because I have not read nor done enough due diligence on the Google issue, I will abstain from appearing moronic by commenting.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

I am preparing the second correct white meat this evening.....PORK CHOPS!!

:hunf: :hunf: to you :D

Slingblade68 Loc: Charleston SC

Auntie-
Finally a Woman who let's her hair grow. Seriously, I live in a state that the Men have longer hair than the women. I realize how inconvenient long hair is to maintain and I feel for you in that department . However, I do so enjoy the look of waist length hair on a women. Call me old fashioned, a Neanderthal, a Chauvinist. I am's what I am's. I still hold the door, I still pull the chair out, I would still comment on how radiant a women looks in wh**ever she was wearing..... I suppose there is no place for chivalry in today's Microwaved society. Now I am rambling...I think I'll go have a smoke and fire up my horses. I just put a 488 rear in my Mustang, only does 109 but it get's there quicker than any other car for the money:) ....

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

Here you go getting Aunti on a rant. It disturbs me greatly that women no longer appreciate the chivalrous acts of door holding, etc. I never fail to thank someone for holding the door me. It is especially appreciated when it is someone of the younger generation. It gives me a small measure of hope.

I must admit to microwaving; however, it is usually leftovers of (arrogant Aunti coming) homemade soup, casseroles, etc. as you drive about consider there are soy sauced pork chops, scalloped potatoes and lyonnaise carrots for dinner here.

My German Ming blue baby may start off the mark more slowly; however, will do better then 109. :D

Slingblade68 Loc: Charleston SC

Auntie-
Yes I agree concerning China from Hawaii, however, why not Sweden or another country that has more stringent extradition guidelines. Oh! this just popped into my head, I think
that China's extradition specifications might benefit him. Again I'll have to look that up before I comment further.

Back on point. I too think the courage it took to "Out" the NSA the way he did was commendable. Regarding his education, it's a mute point. If you are at all adept with computers none of the agencies care about your Educational background... Can anyone say, "Steve Jobs". The 4th amendment is my concern. I didn't like the Patriot act when it was originally sighed into law. As with anything our Government participates in, I found it far to sweeping. Our Omnipotent leader just put it on steroids. This whole "Greater Good" analogy is way out of bounds.
What the Government needed to do was start "Profiling Individuals". Look they couldn't connect the frigging dots with the Bombers in Boston. What makes me want to trust them with anything.

Slingblade68 Loc: Charleston SC

Auntie, Auntie, Auntie:)

If I had kept a lower gear in the car, say a 411 it could easily pull 130 and a 13 second quarter mile. That is what it was running in 68 when it came out of the factory..:) not to shabby.
However, I live in the Mountains , so top end is worthless, you need sheer torque and muscle to negotiate the back roads. A majority of which are not paved and climb steep grades at times. Fun as heck to power slide on. I thank God that the only police in the area are state troopers who rarely if ever go on the back roads..
Soy sauce pork chops, scalloped potatoes... :D How far are you from Vermont.... this is when I wish I saved my ultralight:)

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

I have neglected you abysmally and abjectly apologize. :(

Unless it has changed significantly in 14 months, flying west from HI provides more locations to depart toward.

I agree with your point of attempting to down play him by using educational background. Having a familiarity with Booz Allen, trust me they would not hire him without the sk**ls needed!

I agree the Patriot Act was an a*********n when written and passed and continues to be such. Listening to the testimony of the officials over "supposed" terrorist incidents they stopped, there answer is golly gee we cannot tell you exactly how many or how serious or when we stopped them, just that we did. My answer to that is sranje. It has not only impinged on your 4th Amendment, with these revelations, some people are frightened about what they day, and that impinges on your 1st Amendment. If you want to take it one step further, any attorney/client conversations relating to potential criminal charges veers toward 5th Amendment infringement.

Why would you trust a group who has failed to prove they are trust worthy? I think NOT!

Be well. :-D