MetaFilter posts tagged with defense and government

And You Thought HAARP Was Just Tinfoil?

jackspace — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:47:40 -0800

The HF Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) (a Google Video) radio signals are clearly heard in the 40 meter band, echoing off the Moon. This video shows S-meter readings as seen on a Yaesu FT-1000MP amateur radio (ham radio) transceiver located in San Jose, California. And of course a thorough explanation of what you are watching/hearing can be found on About the HAARP - LWA Moon Bounce Experiment.

The Common Good

edverb — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:24:31 -0800

Government is good. An unapologetic defense of a vital institution. We Need to Stand Up for Government The Forgotten Achievements of Government How Government is Good for Business What is Really Wrong with Government and How to Fix It A Day in Your Life (via)

zztzed — Mon, 07 Oct 2002 19:05:15 -0800

"Suppose you're devising a logo for a new wing of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, an office charged with developing intelligence tools and integrating the government's existing surveillance networks. Suppose that it has a vaguely sinister name—say, the Information Awareness Office—and that it's to be run by a former Iran-contra conspirator. What would your design be?"

aflakete — Fri, 21 Sep 2001 23:24:52 -0800

National Defense Panel predicted WTC-style attack in 1997. Also contains link to report. Haven't read it yet (it's pretty long), so I don't know what it suggests. But apparently the Administration is paying attention now. "Unanticipated asymmetries," indeed.