Posted on 05/22/2023 8:59:53 AM PDT by JonPreston
The phones were offered to all senators and at least half of the chamber accepted, according to CBS News, which cited people familiar with the program.
Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson told appropriators last month the phones would allow senators to maintain communications in case a man-made or natural disaster takes out standard communications in their corner of the country.
The report said the phone program is part of a broader effort to help lawmakers secure their homes and coordinate with local police departments after a series of concerning events.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
Yes the stink is strong on this one and their excuse sounds like a lie.
Watch for it, they always let you know when they are up to something, you just have to stand back an look at the big picture. The signs are there.
AOC turned down the one they offered her because she sees no need to call a satellite
You only say that because they were supplied by the CIA.
Something wicked this way comes...
Stinking government phonies and self important thieves. Where were the phones for the USSC Justices during the Roe v Wade reversal?
They need to be notified quickly in the event of a nuclear war—gotta get to the nearest underground bunker in time...
Of course this is super dumb since it is likely that the satellites would get put out of action at the same time.
AREN’T there 100 Senators????
Who got them-—Who didn’t ????
This guy won’t need one...
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/may/22/democratic-sen-tom-carper-of-delaware-wont-seek-re/
These are fairly secure as it would almost be a waste of resources to listen in.
That would be you and I.
This can’t be good.
Wonder what chaos they’re planning now.
Who got them-—Who didn’t ????
The article only says "more than half". It could be 99. We don't know.
exactly.
What are they hiding?
FR: Never Accept the Premise of Your Opponent’s Argument
How could the nation possibly have survived without the 17th Amendment? /super-sarc
Beware of anything with a microphone.
“help lawmakers secure their homes and coordinate with local police departments “.
Sounds more like these 50 Senators (most likely Dems) are afraid the citizens may be visiting their homes with Torches, Pitchforks, and Rope!!!!
Maybe they are getting nervous about their ability to steal the election in 24 and worry they may need to use a backup plan to maintain operational control of the country.
I hope they don’t decide to kill a couple hundred thousand of us to keep the deep state intact. Although, it wouldn’t surprise me.
Bkmrk
” I’m curious who is paying.”
We are, of course.
Baofeng is more than adequate.
I may or may not have 4 of them properly stored ...
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