Passports

xoxoxoBruce · 04-02-2008, 12:18 AM

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The United States has outsourced the manufacturing of its electronic passports to overseas companies — including one in Thailand that was victimized by Chinese espionage — raising concerns that cost savings are being put ahead of national security, an investigation by The Washington Times has found.

The Government Printing Office's decision to export the work has proved lucrative, allowing the agency to book more than $100 million in recent profits by charging the State Department more money for blank passports than it actually costs to make them, according to interviews with federal officials and documents obtained by The Times.

Much more.
I'm glad these new electronic passports will protect us from bad guys.

elSicomoro · 04-02-2008, 12:24 AM

Wow...the Washington Times writing something bad about Republicans...impressive!

TheMercenary · 04-02-2008, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

Wow...the Washington Times writing something bad about Republicans...impressive!

Now if we could just get the NYT to follow suit for the Dems we might be on to something.

glatt · 04-02-2008, 07:34 AM

FYI, I recently renewed my passport and the kids' passports and was amazed at how fast it was. Two weeks for mine (done by mail) and one week turnaround for the kids (done in person at the Post Office.) We didn't pay extra for expedited service.

Now I just need to read up a little on rfid shielding, as these passports have the new personal data radio transmitters in them.

elSicomoro · 04-02-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Now if we could just get the NYT to follow suit for the Dems we might be on to something.

You've forgotten about Client 9 already? Damn Merc, you're getting old and forgetful.

TheMercenary · 04-02-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

You've forgotten about Client 9 already? Damn Merc, you're getting old and forgetful.

Cloud · 10-17-2008, 07:27 PM

Wow. Got my passport today; 15 days after I applied, and it wasn't even "expedited." And they said 4-8 weeks.

Now all I have to do is go somewhere!

regular.joe · 10-17-2008, 11:25 PM

Next time I deploy, I'll put in my duffel Cloud.

Cloud · 10-17-2008, 11:51 PM

nice thought . . . but don't think I'd fit!

footfootfoot · 10-18-2008, 09:21 AM

You can't make shit like this up.

richlevy · 10-18-2008, 09:58 AM

It's interesting that they say they couldn't find anyone to manufacture these in the US. This would have been a good opportunity to actually rebuild some internal manufacturing of secure components.

BTW, a lot of military hardware now has chips from China in them. This is mostly due to the Clinger-Cohen Act, which intended to make military procurement more efficient and cheaper. It was passed during the Clinton Administration.

BTW, before anyone get off on a 'fucking Clinton/Democrat' rant, it should be pointed out that Clinger and Cohen were both Republicans.

Cicero · 10-18-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

FYI, I recently renewed my passport and the kids' passports and was amazed at how fast it was. Two weeks for mine (done by mail) and one week turnaround for the kids (done in person at the Post Office.) We didn't pay extra for expedited service.

Now I just need to read up a little on rfid shielding, as these passports have the new personal data radio transmitters in them.

I would just throw the passport in the microwave for about 10 seconds.

Best served hot. That's just me though. I don't think they are necessary.(rfid's that is)

Cloud · 10-18-2008, 02:06 PM

I need one to go to the dentist.

Cicero · 10-18-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

I need one to go to the dentist.

How much are boob jobs anyway? You know, just in case..

Cloud · 10-18-2008, 03:15 PM

you want me to ask my dentist?

"Cuantos son los . . . boobjobos?"

10-17-2008, 07:27 PM	#7
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Wow. Got my passport today; 15 days after I applied, and it wasn't even "expedited." And they said 4-8 weeks. Now all I have to do is go somewhere! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-17-2008, 11:25 PM	#8
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	Next time I deploy, I'll put in my duffel Cloud. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

10-17-2008, 11:51 PM	#9
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	nice thought . . . but don't think I'd fit! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-18-2008, 09:21 AM	#10
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	You can't make shit like this up. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

10-18-2008, 09:58 AM	#11
richlevy King Of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 6,669	It's interesting that they say they couldn't find anyone to manufacture these in the US. This would have been a good opportunity to actually rebuild some internal manufacturing of secure components. BTW, a lot of military hardware now has chips from China in them. This is mostly due to the Clinger-Cohen Act, which intended to make military procurement more efficient and cheaper. It was passed during the Clinton Administration. BTW, before anyone get off on a 'fucking Clinton/Democrat' rant, it should be pointed out that Clinger and Cohen were both Republicans. __________________ Exercise your rights and remember your obligations - VOTE! I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. -- Barack Hussein Obama

04-02-2008, 12:24 AM	#2
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Wow...the Washington Times writing something bad about Republicans...impressive!

04-02-2008, 07:34 AM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	FYI, I recently renewed my passport and the kids' passports and was amazed at how fast it was. Two weeks for mine (done by mail) and one week turnaround for the kids (done in person at the Post Office.) We didn't pay extra for expedited service. Now I just need to read up a little on rfid shielding, as these passports have the new personal data radio transmitters in them.

10-18-2008, 02:06 PM	#13
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I need one to go to the dentist. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

10-18-2008, 03:15 PM	#15
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	you want me to ask my dentist? "Cuantos son los . . . boobjobos?" __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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