Germany’s records of [Stasi era] repression

http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1&isUI=1

U.S. “See something, Say something” campaign

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Fun with The Stasi

Ever since I discovered we had Stasi communication’s pro’s on the U.S. payroll, I needed a good laugh.

BOING, BOING has done some great recent coverage of the days of yore, glistening nostalgia for the days of oppressive East German Spying over a beer.

“Marilyn sez, “Relive the good old days of East German secret police at Zur Firma, a new bar in Berlin equipped with an interrogation table, fake security cameras, and prison cells. You can buy a beer and apply for an ID card at the theme bar.”

I guess the idea here is you go in the bar- have a good laugh, leave and then go, “WHEW! I’m really glad that is not my real life!!” Here’s to you NSA, I am pouring one for all my misguided U.S. homies watching the news and buying the fecundation that the best jobs in Amerikka are SECURITY jobs.

For more information to start your own local group to stop Real ID,
visit 511Campaign.org . The 5-11 Campaign helps the individual
connect with local organizers who oppose the U.S. plan for a national
identity. For more information visit: 511Campaign.org or
contact : 511@511Campaign.org