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National Security Act authorized in 1947 created CIA and NSA, eventually the DoD, as well as other functional changes. the beginning of civilian control (aka 'non elected'; though senior leaders are politically appointed) as well as institutionalized outsourcing of tactical and strategic control to private contractors (think kickbacks and congress). why else would congress never investigate such profitable enterprises such as Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Skunkworks.... the 'technology' they develop with government assistance (where did Tesla's papers go...? hmmm) is not subject to FOIA or congressional oversight. ever wonder why Raytheon owns The Weather Channel?
“You all look like happy campers to me. Happy campers you are, happy campers you have been, and, as far as I am concerned, happy campers you will always be.”
Vice President Dan Quayle in a speech to the American Samoans in April of 1989
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National Security Act authorized in 1947 created CIA and NSA, eventually the DoD, as well as other functional changes. the beginning of civilian control (aka 'non elected'; though senior leaders are politically appointed) as well as institutionalized outsourcing of tactical and strategic control to private contractors (think kickbacks and congress). why else would congress never investigate such profitable enterprises such as Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Skunkworks.... the 'technology' they develop with government assistance (where did Tesla's papers go...? hmmm) is not subject to FOIA or congressional oversight. ever wonder why Raytheon owns The Weather Channel?
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And SO much more...