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from the psst-do-you-want-to-see-pictures-of-naughty-ladies-in-burkas? dept.
And one for the start of the weekend. Vice News reports:
In addition to his library of English-language books on topics such as international law, voting irregularities, and the Illuminati, Osama bin Laden also had a pretty substantial porn collection.
But the CIA won't release bin Laden's stash of porn, which Navy Seals apparently seized during a raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan four years ago. That's because, unbelievably, it's located in an "operational file," which is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
An operational file is defined as:
(1) files of the National Clandestine Service which document the conduct of foreign intelligence or counterintelligence operations or intelligence or security liaison arrangements or information exchanges with foreign governments or their intelligence or security services;
(2) files of the Directorate for Science and Technology which document the means by which foreign intelligence or counterintelligence is collected through scientific and technical systems; and
(3) files of the Office of Personnel Security which document investigations conducted to determine the suitability of potential foreign intelligence or counter-intelligence sources;
Reuters first reported in 2011 that pornography was recovered from bin Laden's compound after he was killed by commandos.
"The pornography recovered in bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, consists of modern, electronically recorded video and is fairly extensive," Reuters reported, citing anonymous officials. "The officials said they were not yet sure precisely where in the compound the pornography was discovered or who had been viewing it. Specifically, the officials said they did not know if bin Laden himself had acquired or viewed the materials."
It has long been rumored that Al Qaeda used pornography to hide secret messages to its followers, according to a report published by The Telegraph last March.
Original Submission
(Score: 1) by KGIII on Saturday June 13 2015, @06:33AM
I would not be shocked to find out that it is kiddy porn.
"So long and thanks for all the fish."
(Score: 3, Funny) by nyder on Saturday June 13 2015, @06:35AM
Ya, I think it's goat porn also.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday June 13 2015, @06:45AM
Probably Bohemian Grove videos.
(Score: 2) by JNCF on Saturday June 13 2015, @04:50PM
Owl porn?
(Score: 2) by zugedneb on Saturday June 13 2015, @10:53AM
in those parts, it's donkeyporn =)
old saying: "a troll is a window into the soul of humanity" + also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Ajax
(Score: 1) by KGIII on Sunday June 14 2015, @08:41AM
I am glad I really do not know this... But, and I am ashamed to actually type this but I am certainly not going to search for this, is there such a thing as camel porn? I can only assume there is.
"So long and thanks for all the fish."
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday June 13 2015, @08:55PM
Are you even slightly aware that propaganda exists and is there to serve a purpose?
Ever heard of planted evidence?
Might is always right and whoever wins writes history, not matter how ridiculous it may sound (similar to the monkey courts at the WW2 Nuremberg trials). They will have to stay in power forever to keep information from leaking and people finding out the truth.
(All this has already been discussed in this same story and you need to be vigilant of those in power, because they lie and cheat)
(Score: 1) by KGIII on Sunday June 14 2015, @08:11AM
I defer to Occam's Razor. It is simpler for this to have been true than it is to assume a conspiracy during a firefight. I suppose it could have been planted well after the fact and just added to the report at home but, really, it seems unlikely. And yes, I am well aware of the dishonesty in government. I am not sure what purpose this lie would serve.
"So long and thanks for all the fish."