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I've definitely gotten the impression that some agencies really get a kick out of feeling like badasses on super-secret missions and the whole thing is just tax
by c3534l 6y ago
I've definitely gotten the impression that some agencies really get a kick out of feeling like badasses on super-secret missions and the whole thing is just tax-payer playtime for bored cops who want to feel special.
- throwaway0a5e 6y agoThe less useful they are the more they try and act important. ATF, DEA, DHS, etc are always making big scenes because "look, we're doing things, we justify our budget" whereas the FBI just does their job without fanfare.
- projektfu 6y agoEven the FCC has been known to raid pirate radio stations alongside armed Marshalls in riot gear. https://www.democracynow.org/2004/9/30/longest_standing_pirate_radio_station_free https://www.democracynow.org/2004/9/30/longest_standing_pira...