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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: 4, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday June 13 2015, @07:22AM
It is possible that this porn doesn't actually exist. In every society and in every war, the use of sex - specifically some form of degenerate sex (within the view of the society or era) - to discredit and create a shameful view of opponents is common.
In recent decades, we've seen political opposition leaders declared to be "gay" and prosecuted to prevent them from running against the incumbents. This happened in Indonesia a while ago. During WWII, the Nazi leaders were portrayed as sexual degenerates and many still believe the propaganda.
So - how do you discredit the leader of a radical Muslim group? You could claim he and his cronies are porn freaks.
Real or not? I have no idea. But the skeptic in me always sees truth and propaganda as two sides of the same political coin.
(Score: 2) by Gravis on Saturday June 13 2015, @11:44AM
It is possible that this porn doesn't actually exist.
honestly, i wish it were true. one of the things about islam is the claim that men cannot control their minds when it comes to sex which is why women are forced to obscure their appearance with hijab, burka or a variant thereof. the result is that women get blamed for being raped and what soldiers found out in iraq and afghanistan is that most computers are jammed packed with porn.
(Score: 2) by Tork on Saturday June 13 2015, @03:27PM
🏳️🌈 Proud Ally 🏳️🌈 - Give us ribbiti or make us croak! 🐸
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday June 13 2015, @08:03PM
One doesn't have to discredit him in the eyes of his close followers. You need to discredit him in the eyes of the kid halfway around the world who may be interested in following the crap these monsters spew out in the name of "religion." (I put in quotes, since violence and Islam are at odds in spite of that the extremists practice)