Business as usual, or something afoot? 50 Senators have accepted newly offered satellite phones...

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Kauboy

Discussion Starter · 13 d ago

Under the guise of "new security measures" all 100 senators were offered satellite phones to keep with them at all times.
So far, 50 have taken up the offer. Which 50 has not been disclosed yet.

Senators issued satellite phones, offered demonstrations on upgraded security devices

Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson said the phones are a security backstop in case of an emergency that "takes out communications" in part of the country.

www.cbsnews.com

Thoughts?
Is this just some new measure they've been working on since the FBI coordinated attacks on the capital?
Is there some expectation that Russia will retaliate for our escalation in Ukraine involvement?

It's a bit odd to me that only half of the chamber would take these...

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rice paddy daddy

· #2 · 13 d ago

My first thought when this story came out this morning was, were they made in China?
If so, could there be spyware built right into them?

I also, like you, wondered if they expect nuclear war soon.
China is calling in their debts to some second and third world countries.
Pakistan has no money, can not pay China, and also has nuclear weapons.

A lot of people immediately think of Ukraine or Taiwan, but that’s not the only two possibilities.

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Tango2X

· #3 · 13 d ago

"emergency that takes out communications" makes me think grid/ system attack of some kind.

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Back Pack Hack

· #4 · 13 d ago

I have no doubt any of the 100 would have to fork over a single dime for them. Taxpayers are paying through the nose for 'em. So, in their eyes... why not?

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One Shot

· #5 · 13 d ago

Maybe they're figuring that China is getting to a point in time to "Teach" us a lesson, besides like BPH stated it's free to them.

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Kauboy

Discussion Starter · #6 · 13 d ago

Back Pack Hack said:
I have no doubt any of the 100 would have to fork over a single dime for them. Taxpayers are paying through the nose for 'em. So, in their eyes... why not?

Certainly, but I'm less interested in "why not", and more interested in "why now"?

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Back Pack Hack

· #7 · 13 d ago

Kauboy said:
Certainly, but I'm less interested in "why not", and more interested in "why now"?

Maybe it's because the supplier just wants to use the deal for advertising.

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Chiefster23

· #8 · 12 d ago

They don’t say which 50 senators accepted. Dems only? Too little information offered up and too many questions raised by this move. On its face, it looks like they may be expecting some type of grid down situation. On the other hand, cell phone communication is easily intercepted and monitored. Sat phone communication may be more secure and could be used for monkey business going forward. Why only 50? Why only senators and not house members? Too many questions!

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