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In reply to the discussion: The Clinton Foundation: A DU Collaborative Analysis [View all]bananas
(27,509 posts)100. You're exactly describing the NRO L-39 mission patch
also known as USA-247:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA-247
USA-247, also known as NRO Launch 39 or NROL-39, is an American reconnaissance satellite, operated by the National Reconnaissance Office. The USA-247 launch received a relatively high level of press coverage due to the mission's choice of logo, which depicts an octopus sitting astride the globe with the motto "Nothing Is Beyond Our Reach".[2] The logo was extensively criticized in light of the 2013 surveillance disclosures.[3]
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The mission's official logo was a monstrous octopus with its massive arms wrapped around the world, accompanied by the motto "Nothing Is Beyond Our Reach".[2] This image was widely deemed controversial in light of the 2013 Global surveillance disclosures.
A spokesperson for the NRO explained:[8] [9][3]
After the Director of National Intelligence announced the launch on Twitter,[10] the image was criticized as "tone-deaf" to the political climate caused by the 2013 surveillance disclosures.[3]
In a segment discussing mass surveillance entitled "That Thing They Said They're Not Doing? They're Totally Doing", American satirist Jon Stewart commented on the logo:[11]
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USA-247, also known as NRO Launch 39 or NROL-39, is an American reconnaissance satellite, operated by the National Reconnaissance Office. The USA-247 launch received a relatively high level of press coverage due to the mission's choice of logo, which depicts an octopus sitting astride the globe with the motto "Nothing Is Beyond Our Reach".[2] The logo was extensively criticized in light of the 2013 surveillance disclosures.[3]
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The mission's official logo was a monstrous octopus with its massive arms wrapped around the world, accompanied by the motto "Nothing Is Beyond Our Reach".[2] This image was widely deemed controversial in light of the 2013 Global surveillance disclosures.
A spokesperson for the NRO explained:[8] [9][3]
"NROL-39 is represented by the octopus, a versatile, adaptable, and highly intelligent creature. Emblematically, enemies of the United States can be reached no matter where they choose to hide. 'Nothing is beyond our reach' defines this mission and the value it brings to our nation and the warfighters it supports, who serve valiantly all over the globe, protecting our nation."
After the Director of National Intelligence announced the launch on Twitter,[10] the image was criticized as "tone-deaf" to the political climate caused by the 2013 surveillance disclosures.[3]
In a segment discussing mass surveillance entitled "That Thing They Said They're Not Doing? They're Totally Doing", American satirist Jon Stewart commented on the logo:[11]
I feel like, at this point, our intelligence community is pretty much even owning the fact that they are getting nefarious.
Last week, the National Reconnaissance Office launched this spy satellite into orbit;
And the logo they chose for their spy rocket-- this is real-- a giant octopus sucking the face off North America.
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More fun mission patches at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NRO_launches
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Foreign donors, a reality that may not be "covered" by your perception managers, creeksneakers2.
bobthedrummer
Jun 2016
#105
A belated Welcome to DU 2016 AgerolanAmerican-my take is that it's pure arrogance cloaked by 24/7 PR
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#24
Here's the State Department entry on HRC's 2016 campaign Financial Director
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#6
Clinton Foundation rejects allegations it aided Clinton friends (Jeremy Diamond & Dan Merica friday)
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#16
Thanks for posting about Bill, Chelsea and Madame Secretary's imperial style antigop.
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#15
How Hillary and Bill Clinton Parlayed Decades of Public Service into Vast Wealth
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#18
The Clinton Foundation Leadership Team-take these names and post your take on them for all of US.
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#25
They are programmed to ignore corruption and attack the messenger-that's their primary tactic, isn't
bobthedrummer
Jun 2016
#64
Clinton White House passed up pardon for Chelsea's father-in-law (Josh Gerstein 2-3-16 Politico)
bobthedrummer
Jun 2016
#120
The Clinton Foundation has contributed several members/enlisted them into HRC's 2016 campaign
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#33
The Clinton Foundation kept Donald Trump's massive donations-and as a former member of Local 232,
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#38
I'm with those that know that as far as what's on "paper" is in the catagory of FICTION re: this.
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#47
If you love the truth keep kicking and posting in this little thread over the Memorial weekend.
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#54
The Clinton Foundation Leadership Team-who are these people networked with???
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#57
I am one of many that love the truth, no matter where it is found-and so many others are gone JEB,
bobthedrummer
May 2016
#62
Yep-more NEW DEMOCRAT inspired Clinton cult bullshit to bury US with CrispyQ.
bobthedrummer
Jun 2016
#86
There's lots more where all that came from when you love the truth, isn't there, OnyxCollie?
bobthedrummer
Jun 2016
#88
Sounds like LBN in a John LeCarre novel-except it's true, just like the $27,000 a plate "fundraiser"
bobthedrummer
Jun 2016
#91
I hope you don't mind if I crosspost this, Sir-wow, what "a really really great group"
bobthedrummer
Jun 2016
#96
He is an ethical person that's why-and he didn't accept any of those big bucks for his campaign.
bobthedrummer
Jun 2016
#108
Bernie would be accused of more "artful smears" so chose his talking points carefully
George Eliot
Jun 2016
#109
How a Clinton insider used his ties to build a consulting giant (Rachael Bade 4-13-16 Politico)
bobthedrummer
Jun 2016
#118