Happy Face 29 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Many talking this leak up as another Snowden. BBC don't seem to have even mentioned it. https://theintercept.com/drone-papers/ Major talking point so far seems to be that 90% of victims are not intended targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30611 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Well the 90% figure is only for a five month period in Afghanistan rather than the overall figure. Still not great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 The story of the British lad under surveillance for 5 years, flying into and out of the UK repeatedly, detained a few times and let go so he could then be exploded extra judiciously is interesting. It's the best file study they have of a blatant wrong un. No "collateral damage" from the assassination either. But still a frigging disgrace they're not arresting and charging people they're able to, but letting them off the leash so they can set the dogs on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30611 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 You'll find that most people will struggle to give a fuck when it's happening to brown people thousands of miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4386 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 It all smacks of Bill Hicks' routine about dialling up toys from a brochure - I think they get a video game thrill out of drones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Even brown British citizens. The comments at the end of the article are depressing. All about it being a job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 In Afghanistan some children can hear them and are posted as sentries when there is any kind of celebration or wedding etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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