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12:08p, 3/27/25
High profile communication needs to be extremely secure right? But in this case it was not thus who should be fired ?

I'm just asking from the outside looking in …

Not to minimize this situation but it just feels like more distraction/minutia
How (are) you gonna win when you ain’t right within…
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In reply to going4roses • 12:16p, 3/27/25
At the very least the Defense Secretary should resign.
Perhaps even Trump's National Security Advisor Mike Waltz too.

Waltz has clearly lied, just like John Ratcliffe and Tulsi Gabbard.

The latter two intelligence members PERJURED themselves in front of Congress earlier this week when they said that classified material was not on the Signal chat.

Meanwhile, Der Spiegel reports that numbers and email addresses that were freely available on the internet still appear to be in use. The outlet found that some of the numbers are also linked to WhatsApp profiles and Signal accounts.

Der Spiegel said it found some contact information for Hegseth, Gabbard and Waltz in commercial databases, adding that it was "particularly easy" for it to dig up Hegseth's phone number and email address.

Waltz says that he never met The Atlantic reporter Jeffrey Goldberg.
That's clearly another LIE.

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In reply to Eastern Oregon Bear • 1:49p, 3/27/25
Dang...ya got me me...you totally proved I was wrong by saying not every person in the federal government use Signal lol.
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In reply to MinotStateBeav • 1:59p, 3/27/25
MinotStateBeav said:
HearstMining said:
MinotStateBeav said:
Saying that Signal was secure in 2017 is ancient history in the tech world. Nothing changes faster than issues around security and data encryption.
That may be true, but every federal staffer and congress person is using it right now.


Let's all do a flash mob theft at (pick location). Everybody is doing it now!


It's amazing how you have shown up to show yourself as someone so open to ridicule.
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In reply to Eastern Oregon Bear • 2:00p, 3/27/25
Eastern Oregon Bear said:
MinotStateBeav said:
HearstMining said:
MinotStateBeav said:
Saying that Signal was secure in 2017 is ancient history in the tech world. Nothing changes faster than issues around security and data encryption.
That may be true, but every federal staffer and congress person is using it right now.
I have NEVER used Signal at my federal job (or privately either). Nobody I work with has EVER used Signal in an official capacity. We have been specifically told for years to NEVER use a messenger app for official business. As Signal messages disappear after a short time, Signal violates the record keeping requirements for having a record of actions taken and the discussions ahead of time.


Thank you for reminding me there are still sane people in this country.
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In reply to DiabloWags • 2:04p, 3/27/25
DiabloWags said:
MinotStateBeav said:

That may be true, but every federal staffer and congress person is using it right now.

Another cool story.
Congress does NOT USE SIGNAL.

In fact, a Congressman said on CNN yesterday that the reason you never hear about any of these kinds of "screw-ups" is because Congress is only able to use a SCIF.

Nothing else.


I think you're wrong.
I'd be willing to bet 10,000 there are republicans in Congress/Senate connected to Trump administration who have Signal on their phones and correspond regularly this way.
At a minimum.
I think we heard about this 4 years ago. I think by now they are All In on it for years.
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In reply to going4roses • 2:05p, 3/27/25
going4roses said:
High profile communication needs to be extremely secure right? But in this case it was not thus who should be fired ?

I'm just asking from the outside looking in …

Not to minimize this situation but it just feels like more distraction/minutia


No. Trumps comments about doing whatever it takes to take control of Greenland is a distraction from the signal **** up.
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In reply to Democrats Are Stupid • 2:54p, 3/27/25
Pocahontas Says Yes said:

Stupid people really shouldn't comment on things like computer security unless they like being outed as moron Dumbocrats who pretend to know what they're talking about.


Where would you put Tulsi Gabbard?

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2:59p, 3/27/25
Why the kerfuffle? You can learn as much as you want about classified information just hanging around the Men's Grill at Mar a Lago after a round of golf.

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In reply to DiabloWags • 4:30p, 3/27/25
DiabloWags said:
MinotStateBeav said:

That may be true, but every federal staffer and congress person is using it right now.

Another cool story.
Congress does NOT USE SIGNAL.

In fact, a Congressman said on CNN yesterday that the reason you never hear about any of these kinds of "screw-ups" is because Congress is only able to use a SCIF.

Nothing else.
How will MinotStateBeav move the goalposts this time?
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In reply to chazzed • 7:45p, 3/27/25
What are goal posts doing in his parents basement?
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9:04p, 3/27/25
A thought
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHuOZehvv25/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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10:34p, 3/27/25

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In reply to Democrats Are Stupid • 10:58p, 3/27/25
Pocahontas Says Yes said:
HearstMining said:
MinotStateBeav said:
Saying that Signal was secure in 2017 is ancient history in the tech world. Nothing changes faster than issues around security and data encryption.
Stupid people really shouldn't comment on things like computer security unless they like being outed as moron Dumbocrats who pretend to know what they're talking about.

https://cyberinsider.com/secure-encrypted-messaging-apps/signal/

Quote:
How secure and private is Signal

When it comes to security, the Signal messaging protocol is generally considered to be the most secure messaging protocol available. It is so good that many other messaging products, including Facebook Messenger, Skype, and WhatsApp, claim to have adopted the protocol for use in their own products.

When it comes to privacy, Signal is also a winner. As we discussed earlier, Signal only records three bits of information about their users. This is far less information than other services collect.
And you can take the privacy protections even one step further. This article has detailed instructions for registering a Signal account without disclosing your personal phone number.

PRO TIP: NEVER USE "12345678" OR "PASSWORD" AS YOUR PASSWORD. (INSTEAD, I USE MY SON'S BIRTHDAY BECAUSE BAD GUYS DON'T KNOW THAT. IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS, USE YOUR OWN SON'S BIRTHDAY AND IF IT ALSO HAPPENS TO BE 07/28/2008 JUST USE THAT BACKWARDS.)

YOUR WELCOME
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6:46a, 3/28/25
Opinion | Hillary Clinton: This Is Just Dumb - The New York Times


https://archive.is/2025.03.28-090747/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/opinion/trump-hegseth-signal-chat.html

……and this from the British tab that is little more than a Trump Advocate/Apologist rag:

Republican voters believe Pete Hegseth and Mike Waltz should both resign over the leaked attack plans scandal that has rocked Donald Trump's White House, an exclusive DailyMail.com poll shows.

https://mol.im/a/14545141

*Every Daily Mail poll is so pro Trump that it is laughable.

Pete Hegseth unwittingly reveals controversial new tattoo | Daily Mail Online


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14544271/pete-hegseth-tattoo-kafir-arabic-muslim.html
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In reply to Big C • 3:55a, 3/29/25
Big C said:
Pocahontas Says Yes said:
HearstMining said:
MinotStateBeav said:
Saying that Signal was secure in 2017 is ancient history in the tech world. Nothing changes faster than issues around security and data encryption.
Stupid people really shouldn't comment on things like computer security unless they like being outed as moron Dumbocrats who pretend to know what they're talking about.

https://cyberinsider.com/secure-encrypted-messaging-apps/signal/

Quote:
How secure and private is Signal

When it comes to security, the Signal messaging protocol is generally considered to be the most secure messaging protocol available. It is so good that many other messaging products, including Facebook Messenger, Skype, and WhatsApp, claim to have adopted the protocol for use in their own products.

When it comes to privacy, Signal is also a winner. As we discussed earlier, Signal only records three bits of information about their users. This is far less information than other services collect.
And you can take the privacy protections even one step further. This article has detailed instructions for registering a Signal account without disclosing your personal phone number.

PRO TIP: NEVER USE "12345678" OR "PASSWORD" AS YOUR PASSWORD. (INSTEAD, I USE MY SON'S BIRTHDAY BECAUSE BAD GUYS DON'T KNOW THAT. IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS, USE YOUR OWN SON'S BIRTHDAY AND IF IT ALSO HAPPENS TO BE 07/28/2008 JUST USE THAT BACKWARDS.)

YOUR WELCOME


He's 2 months and 6 days older than CT #5.
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In reply to DiabloWags • 6:32a, 3/29/25
DiabloWags said:
MinotStateBeav said:

That may be true, but every federal staffer and congress person is using it right now.

Another cool story.
Congress does NOT USE SIGNAL.

In fact, a Congressman said on CNN yesterday that the reason you never hear about any of these kinds of "screw-ups" is because Congress is only able to use a SCIF.

Nothing else.
Here's Chris Coons talking about signal lol.



"Look, ALL OF US USE APPS LIKE SIGNAL"
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2:34p, 3/30/25
Pete--who rails against unqualified people in government--makes a nepotism hire. Hypocrisy at its finest. Of course, Pete is as unqualified as they come for his position.

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5:40a, 3/31/25

Libs were verry very quiet regarding Biden Secdef Lloyd Austin.
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In reply to DaddyLegend • 12:11p, 5/23/25

Hegseth praises President Chump as a "divinely appointed leader".

This event was held during work hours at the Pentagon.
So much for the separation of church and state.

Hahahahahahahaaaa!




Pete Hegseth Leads Christian Prayer Service in the Pentagon - The New York Times
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In reply to DiabloWags • 1:59p, 5/23/25
I think Pete should consider going Old School wit dem 'burns.



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9:50a, 7/27/25
"In the spring, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth decided not to promote a senior Army officer who had led troops over five tours in Afghanistan and Iraq because Mr. Hegseth suspected, without evidence, that the officer had leaked sensitive information to the news media, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.

When Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Sims II was cleared of the allegations, Mr. Hegseth briefly agreed to promote him, only to change course again early this month, the officials said. This time, Mr. Hegseth maintained that the senior officer was too close to Gen. Mark Milley, a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff whom President Trump has accused of disloyalty……..

Mr. Hegseth's actions could shape the military's top ranks for years to come. His insistence on absolute loyalty, backed with repeated threats of polygraphs, also creates uncertainty and mistrust that threaten to undermine the readiness and effectiveness of the force, officials said.……..

The frustration with Mr. Hegseth is seeping out. Senator Thom Tillis, the North Carolina Republican who cast the deciding vote to confirm Mr. Hegseth, this month called him ill-suited to lead the Pentagon.

"With the passing of time, I think it's clear he's out of his depth as a manager of a large, complex organization," Mr. Tillis told CNN.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/us/politics/hegseth-pentagon-leadership.html
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In reply to bearister • 9:00p, 7/27/25
bearister said:
I think Pete should consider going Old School wit dem 'burns.





Who ever thought lambchops were a good idea???
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In reply to Big C • 9:07p, 7/27/25
Big C said:
Pocahontas Says Yes said:
HearstMining said:
MinotStateBeav said:
Saying that Signal was secure in 2017 is ancient history in the tech world. Nothing changes faster than issues around security and data encryption.
Stupid people really shouldn't comment on things like computer security unless they like being outed as moron Dumbocrats who pretend to know what they're talking about.

https://cyberinsider.com/secure-encrypted-messaging-apps/signal/

Quote:
How secure and private is Signal

When it comes to security, the Signal messaging protocol is generally considered to be the most secure messaging protocol available. It is so good that many other messaging products, including Facebook Messenger, Skype, and WhatsApp, claim to have adopted the protocol for use in their own products.

When it comes to privacy, Signal is also a winner. As we discussed earlier, Signal only records three bits of information about their users. This is far less information than other services collect.
And you can take the privacy protections even one step further. This article has detailed instructions for registering a Signal account without disclosing your personal phone number.

PRO TIP: NEVER USE "12345678" OR "PASSWORD" AS YOUR PASSWORD. (INSTEAD, I USE MY SON'S BIRTHDAY BECAUSE BAD GUYS DON'T KNOW THAT. IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS, USE YOUR OWN SON'S BIRTHDAY AND IF IT ALSO HAPPENS TO BE 07/28/2008 JUST USE THAT BACKWARDS.)

YOUR WELCOME


Please wish him a happy 17th from me!

And please follow my lead by always acknowledging the BIG day in his mother's life!!! I mean, Little C doesn't even remember it. And didn't do anything to earn it. On the other hand, she worked 9 months - and then another period of time nursing, and changing diapers, and…
I think birthdays should be all about the moms!
So please congratulate and thank her, FIRST!

You? You were the who had all the fun!!
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In reply to concordtom • 9:42p, 7/27/25
concordtom said:
bearister said:
I think Pete should consider going Old School wit dem 'burns.





Who ever thought lambchops were a good idea???

Those were short 'burns for Neil:



Ray Manzarek Rocked major burnage…


…..as did Sly



*Freshman year at Cal I went for the Neil just shave your chin length.
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In reply to bearister • 10:03p, 7/27/25
No wonder you didn't get any dates.
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4:42p, 11/24/25
Could there be a greater symbol of what has happened to our country than a man with the character of Pete Hegseth threatening a man with the character of Mark Kelly with a court martial?

Unlike a prosecution in federal court, where a vindictive, baseless case steered by incompetent counsel will fail, a meritless prosecution before a military tribunal (secretly appointed by Trump) could result in a conviction and imprisonment……but if that happens…..



….The Administration will find itself in a bit of a bind.

For that reason, I believe it is just more Trump bluster.

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11:49a, 11/30/25
PORNHUB PETE!

It's a CULT.

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In reply to DiabloWags • 12:05p, 11/30/25
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PORNHUB PETE!



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6:48p, 11/30/25
Lawmakers warn Hegseth may have committed war crimes following second-strike report - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/30/war-crimes-hegseth-venezuela-strikes-00671160

"Lawmakers from both parties raised alarms Sunday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have committed a war crime following a report that he ordered a follow-on attack to kill survivors of a boat strike in September."

"In the United States, the penalties for war crimes can include fines, imprisonment for any term of years up to life, or even the death penalty if the crime results in a victim's death.The specific penalties depend on the severity of the offense and are outlined in the War Crimes Act of 1996 (18 U.S.C. 2441), which is prosecuted in both military and federal courts."

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In reply to bearister • 7:01p, 11/30/25
LOCK HIM UP!



It's a CULT.

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7:05a, 12/1/25
Next time you carry out an unlawful order, make sure it's in writing because a couple of guys don't have your back:

"President Trump told reporters on Air Force One he "wouldn't have wanted" a second strike on survivors clinging to the wreckage of a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, but added that "Pete [Hegseth] said he did not order the death of those two men."

The Washington Post reported that Hegseth had given a spoken order "to kill everybody." Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson says: "Every lethal kinetic strike against narco-terrorists is ... Completely legal."
Axios



* Another denial straight from the guilty 10 year old boy playbook that brought you:

1."No puppet. No puppet. You're the puppet."

2. "Wow. I didn't know that. That's the first time you are telling me that."

3. "I don't know him. I have never heard of him."
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In reply to bearister • 1:24p, 12/1/25
bearister said:




* Another denial straight from the guilty 10 year old boy playbook that brought you:

1."No puppet. No puppet. You're the puppet."

2. "Wow. I didn't know that. That's the first time you are telling me that."

3. "I don't know him. I have never heard of him."


But what about . . . what about . . . what about???
It's a CULT.

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