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It seems there are more and more of these like the naming of the 'Patriot Act'. 'Perfect Citizen' is almost doublespeak at this point. What is happening here?
by drawkbox 16y ago
It seems there are more and more of these like the naming of the 'Patriot Act'. 'Perfect Citizen' is almost doublespeak at this point. What is happening here?
- daten 16y agoI think the people involved with naming these programs live in a very different environment and have a very different mindset than the people who think these are obviously bad names. Can you list more than one previous example that fits this pattern?
- drawkbox 16y agoI guess naming is part of selling it. If it was named as it actually is they would never pass. Stuff as simple as the 'War on Terorism' when they are on our side in the 80's in Afghanistan for instance they were 'Freedom Fighters' As far as bills: - USA Patriot Act = Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 - Operation Liberty Shield - http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/press_release_0115.shtm http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/press_release_0115.shtm - Homeland Security Act - http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/laws/law_regulation_rule_0011.shtm http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/laws/law_regulation_rule_0011.shtm - S.A.F.E.T.Y Act - http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/laws/editorial_0878.shtm http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/laws/editorial_0878.shtm - ...