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madoka
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 Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:54 am Post subject: British terrorists try to destroy U.S. by partying |
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http://beta.local.yahoo.com/news-tourists-sent-packing-over-threatening-tweets
A pair of U.K. tourists were arrested after landing in Los Angeles on terror charges after joking on Twitter they were going to �destroy America� and �dig up Marilyn Monroe.�
Leigh Van Bryan, 26, was detained last Monday after landing in Los Angeles with his friend, 24-year-old Emily Bunting, according to the British Daily Mail.
Bryan was flagged as a potential threat after tweeting this message about his upcoming trip to Hollywood �@MelissaxWalton free this week for a quick gossip/prep before I go and destroy America? x�
Bryan and Bunting told officials the term �destroy� was British slang for �party.� Despite the explanation, they were held on suspicion of planning to commit crimes and their passports were confiscated, the Daily Mail reported.
Bryan was also questioned about another tweet quoting the animated show, �Family Guy:� �3 weeks today, we�re totally in LA p****** people off on Hollywood Blvd and digging Marilyn Monroe up!�
Bryan�s luggage was searched for spades and shovels as a result.
The pair told the Daily Mail they were questioned for five hours, before they were taken to separate holding cells for another 12 hours. They were then put on a plane home via Paris.
�The officials told us we were not allowed in to the country because of Leigh�s tweet. They wanted to know what we were going to do,� Bunting told the Daily Mail. �They asked why we wanted to destroy America and we tried to explain it meant to get trashed and party.�
We just wanted to have a good time on holiday. That was all Leigh meant in his tweet. He would not hurt anyone.�
The Daily Mail says Bryan and Bunting must apply for visas from the U.S. Embassy in London before flying to the U.S. again.
Bryan�s Twitter account has been locked, barring any casual users from seeing his tweets. The account directs all press to contact a spokesman at South West News Service.
�Based on information provided by the LAX Port Authority Infoline � a suspicious activity tipline � CBP conducted a secondary interview of two subjects presenting for entry into the United States,� Customs and Border Protection spokeswoman Jenny Burke said in a statement. �Information gathered during this interview revealed that both individuals were inadmissible to the United States and were returned to their country of residence.�
Inadmissability, she said, could include improper travel documents, prohibited activities or intent, smuggling of contraband or prohibited goods or criminal activity or history. |
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edwardcatflap
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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| It reminds me of that apocryphal story of the Irish guy who gets stopped at US customs and asked what the purpose of his visit is and he says "I've come for the craic'. And they put him on the next plane home etc..So many people in the UK are getting into trouble on Twitter these days for tweeting things they shouldn't have made public. Most of it blown up out of all proportion by the Daily Mail. |
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Carbon
Joined: 28 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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Why post all this stuff here? We can all find news to read. Besides, there is a CE forum for this kind of thing (though calling this stuff an "event" is generous).
Reminds me of people who forward emails with every speck of humor/news/cute picture they find on the net. |
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radcon
Joined: 23 May 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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| I don't understand how the authorities in the US would know what some random Brit is posting on Twitter. Do they search the online accounts (Twitter, Facebook) of all people entering the US? How could they even possibly do this? |
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everything-is-everything
Joined: 06 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Carbon wrote: |
Why post all this stuff here? We can all find news to read. Besides, there is a CE forum for this kind of thing (though calling this stuff an "event" is generous).
Reminds me of people who forward emails with every speck of humor/news/cute picture they find on the net. |
How about you don't click on the thread then. |
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Dave Chance
Joined: 30 May 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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| radcon wrote: |
| I don't understand how the authorities in the US would know what some random Brit is posting on Twitter. Do they search the online accounts (Twitter, Facebook) of all people entering the US? How could they even possibly do this? |
High-level gov't computers are able to do this kind of thing.
The more laws they get in place in the name of "national security", the more they can snoop around and check up on you.
The more wars and conflicts we get involved in, the more they can tighten the reigns on normal citizens. |
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Panda
Joined: 25 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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| I am going to destroy America tonight. |
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Kuros
Joined: 27 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:26 pm Post subject: Re: British terrorists try to destroy U.S. by partying |
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| madoka wrote: |
Bryan was flagged as a potential threat after tweeting this message about his upcoming trip to Hollywood �@MelissaxWalton free this week for a quick gossip/prep before I go and destroy America? x�
Bryan and Bunting told officials the term �destroy� was British slang for �party.� Despite the explanation, they were held on suspicion of planning to commit crimes and their passports were confiscated, the Daily Mail reported. |
Bahahahahahahahahahahaha. |
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flakfizer
Joined: 12 Nov 2004
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This is ridiculous.
On the other hand, anyone who quotes "Family Guy" could probably benefit from a few hours in a cell to ponder his life. |
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The Floating World
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Bryan�s Twitter account has been locked, barring any casual users from seeing his tweets. The account directs all press to contact a spokesman at South West News Service. |
This is the part that worries me the most - the controll they are already begining to take over the internet. SOPA has already begun before the legislation is passed and regardless of whether it is or not. |
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radcon
Joined: 23 May 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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| The Floating World wrote: |
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| Bryan�s Twitter account has been locked, barring any casual users from seeing his tweets. The account directs all press to contact a spokesman at South West News Service. |
This is the part that worries me the most - the controll they are already begining to take over the internet. SOPA has already begun before the legislation is passed and regardless of whether it is or not. |
Exactly. Why does Twitter allow them to do this? Or are the laws already on the books that allow them to shut down parts of private businesses? |
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radcon
Joined: 23 May 2011
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Dave Chance wrote: |
| radcon wrote: |
| I don't understand how the authorities in the US would know what some random Brit is posting on Twitter. Do they search the online accounts (Twitter, Facebook) of all people entering the US? How could they even possibly do this? |
High-level gov't computers are able to do this kind of thing.
The more laws they get in place in the name of "national security", the more they can snoop around and check up on you.
The more wars and conflicts we get involved in, the more they can tighten the reigns on normal citizens. |
So are you telling me that the US government searches the internet accounts of all people flying into the US? What about domestic passengers? What if my name is Kim Ji Young? How can they know which Kim JY I am? |
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comm
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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| radcon wrote: |
| Exactly. Why does Twitter allow them to do this? Or are the laws already on the books that allow them to shut down parts of private businesses? |
Ever notice how quickly the Facebook pages of headline-making murder suspects get taken down? They don't want any communication that could lead to sympathy, solidarity, or compassion. They learned their lesson with Waco.
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| So are you telling me that the US government searches the internet accounts of all people flying into the US? What about domestic passengers? What if my name is Kim Ji Young? How can they know which Kim JY I am? |
You're underestimating the data-mining capabilities of the U.S. government... by a lot.
Every tweet is monitored and permanently recorded. Every single one. The account's location allows them to cross-reference flight information. If they need more specifics, they can search for anything else the account's email has been used to sign up for (other social media in particular)... And then they can start issuing warrants! |
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ThingsComeAround
Joined: 07 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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| The Floating World wrote: |
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| Bryan�s Twitter account has been locked, barring any casual users from seeing his tweets. The account directs all press to contact a spokesman at South West News Service. |
This is the part that worries me the most - the controll they are already begining to take over the internet. SOPA has already begun before the legislation is passed and regardless of whether it is or not. |
Exactly. Why does Twitter allow them to do this? Or are the laws already on the books that allow them to shut down parts of private businesses? |
Because Twitter gave them everything in advance
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2010/10-081.html |
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Carbon
Joined: 28 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:16 am Post subject: |
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How about you don't click on the thread then. |
Then how would I voice my opinion? |
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