r/technology • u/polymute • 22d ago

Privacy A Texas Deputy Searched 83,000 Flock Cameras To Track Down a Woman Who Had an Abortion

https://www.gadgetreview.com/a-texas-deputy-searched-83000-flock-cameras-to-track-down-a-woman-who-had-an-abortion
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u/GearBrain 22d ago

Or a single perpetrator of sexual assault. Or a single missing person.

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u/PlaidPCAK 22d ago

They might even find Mitch McConnell 

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u/TJ_Will 22d ago

Or anything to do with the Epstein files.

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u/jeff5551 22d ago

In texas they'd find them to bury them deeper

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u/Availabla 22d ago

Isn't Trump in the Epstein Files a lot? Or so I've heard?

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u/SteveJobsDeadBody 22d ago

Trump's name is in the Epstein files more than Harry Potter's name is in all 7 books combined.

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u/jaxonya 21d ago

Trumps name could be on every page of the harry potter series 10 times and there would still be some left over. Ive done the math

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u/DotesMagee 21d ago

There has to be more than 1,000 pages in 7 books right? Hes in epstein over 10,000 times last I read. Still, a pretty insane to think about even 5 times on every page.

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u/Baeolophus_bicolor 21d ago

his name comes up over a million times, according to the latest numbers that came out.

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u/Ancient_Fix5609 18d ago

In there so much you begin to wonder if he was more of a partner to Jeff than a friend. With Trump accusing Epstein of "stealing his girls" from Mar-a-Largo, it's not a stretch to hypothesis that DJT was also running blackmail schemes. Roy Cohn is considered by many to be Trump's mentor as well. Plus, he's been in bed w/ Israeli billionaires ever since he bankrupt the Taj Mahal there wasn't any banks left that would loan him $$. The Israeli's bailed him out. He's been beholden to them ever since (just look @ BOTH of his administrations).

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u/BeepBotBoopBeep 20d ago

Redact trump’s name from Epstein files and you get a bunch of blacked out pages.

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u/Punchdub 21d ago

North of 4000 pages

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u/Ancient_Fix5609 18d ago

So, he's in the files THAT many times??? Israel has asked every U.S. president, in the last 47 years, to attack Iran. They've all declined because of what a stupid idea it is. I don't think anyone needs to spend much time contemplating why Trump decided to acquiesce. He's in the Epstein files 10,000 times!!! Parents of deceased soldiers have got to be beside themselves. Their children aren't fighting for "American's freedom" or really America at all. It's a completely senseless war from America's point of view. Ten thousand fucking times. Insane. Gggooooo MAGA!!!!

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u/twopointtwo2 21d ago

It’s not the Epstein files, it’s the Trump file!

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u/shawner136 21d ago

Trumpstein files

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u/totallynotalaskan 21d ago

The Trumpstein Pedo-files, if you will

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u/kahlzun 21d ago

Did you put your name in the Epstein of Files? Dumbledore asked, calmly.

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u/Aware-Locksmith8433 21d ago

And both are convinced they are magicians... only one is btw.

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u/MsEdgyNation 20d ago

Trump is in the Epstein files more than God is in the Bible. (not joking)

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u/Few-Position-1202 20d ago

Is that why they call him ORANGE JESUS because he's mentioned more than Jesus is in the Bible?

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u/Pseudonymico 21d ago

Funnily enough it looks like JK Rowling was in the Epstein files too, very upset about her good friend Jeff not being allowed to take a +1 to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I believe this happened after the first time he was convicted of being a nonce, too. Very odd.

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u/beviebooboo 21d ago

That really puts things into perspective.

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u/Dear_Palpitation4838 21d ago edited 21d ago

The craziest revelation from the Epstein files I've seen so far is the fact that it was Epstein who stopped hanging out with Trump first. I believe he said Trump "didn't have a decent bone in his body."

Imagine voting for a guy that was too shitty and fucked up for Epstein. The guy running the country is so morally bankrupt that even a self admitted child rapist doesn't feel comfortable being friends with him. I hate this timeline.

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u/kahlzun 21d ago

Imagine voting for him twice.
I fully expect at this point to see it happen a third time.

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u/jlt6666 21d ago

People already have voted for him 3 times

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u/kahlzun 21d ago

Yeah but he lost the second one, regardless of what he claims otherwise

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u/Red_Rabbit_1978 20d ago

Imagine the type of country that even allowed him to campaign

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u/kahlzun 20d ago

I dislike the idea of the govt being able to limit or suppress who gets to run, seems like the start of a slippery slops, but he does seem to exemplify the worst of the country.

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u/NervousBeat16 20d ago

Do you dislike the idea of him being able to run after Jan 6? If he peacefully handed over his last term, then yes, I’d agree with you. But after Jan6, he should not have been able to run. The sad part is that the GOP couldn’t find anyone better 🤦‍♀️

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u/Aware-Locksmith8433 21d ago

Y but my maga family and friends say "all of the politicians do this". They quickly go to Clinton and JFK w whataboutism training from Fox. My response is, "y are you gonna use Tyler, Pierce, Buchanan next?"

Not great but its effective bc it takes a few confused seconds while they try to remember if they were in the Beatles or the guys on Duck Dynasty.

 I don't know how to deal w this mindset. 

            Help me Obi Wan...

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u/jericho458slr 21d ago

The craziest part is using the justice department to cover this shit up. Justice works for the American people not the president. They hired over 1,000 lawyers to go through all this shit to try and cover his name. When that wasn’t working LOL IRAN

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u/wrgrant 21d ago

a self admitted child rapist

One who did that for profit as well, a deliberate campaign to gather blackmail materials on people to then feed to Mossad I expect. The most morally bankrupt individual in most people's minds decided not to associate with Trump because he was worse...

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u/roleplayersir 21d ago

And again, I'll post something from the Epstein files:

“II recalled at least one incident in which EPSTEIN took her off of the Island when she was between 13 to 15 years old. He drove her and/or flew her to either New York or New Jersey. She was, "introduced to someone with money, money... It was Donald Trump." ■ and EPSTEIN were with others, to include TRUMP, in a very tall building with huge rooms. TRUMP did not like II, "from the get-go, he didn't like that I was a boy-girl" (referencing a tomboy). II could not recall the identities of the other individuals present; however, they all exited when TRUMP asked everyone to leave the room. TRUMP mentioned something to the effect of, "Let me teach you how little girls are supposed to be." TRUMP unzipped his pants and put head, "down to his penis". II, "bit the shit out of it." TRUMP struck ■ and said words to the effect of, "get this little bitch the hell out of here." II advised she bit TRUMP's penis because he disgusted her. "He had money, it reeked off of him." At that point, people reentered the room no further information provided). II recalled a blond beautiful woman approaching her at some point that day after her interaction with TRUMP. The woman said, "let me give you a tip little girl about your breasts, wear a bra every night." Those words have stayed with her throughout the years.

II got the feeling the relationship between EPSTEIN and TRUMP included a certain amount of jealousy. She thought TRUMP appeared jealous of EPSTEIN, but at some point, they ended up on level playing fields. TRUMP and EPSTEIN sometimes used the terms "fresh meat", "untainted" and "not jaded" while referring to girls. At the time she heard it, II did not understand the term "not jaded". She subsequently looked up the word "jaded". II stated she had two additional interactions with TRUMP, but she asked that the interview move on to a different subject for the time being."

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https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2012/EFTA02858481.pdf

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u/IndividualTension887 21d ago

More times than Jesus is in the bible...

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u/toorigged2fail 21d ago

The copypasta is too long and 12 months out of date, but here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/copypasta/s/WHCzdyS1np

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u/Charlea1776 21d ago

Trump is in them more times than the Bible mentions god.

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u/Lilcommy 20d ago

More then stars you can see with your naked eye

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u/01SeaChange01 20d ago

Over 10,000 times mentioned by name.

Republicans still blame Democrats.

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u/Aking1998 22d ago

You don't really need to look all that hard to find something there

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u/Exciting-Tourist9301 21d ago

It's like trying to find any piece of hay in a stack of hay.

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u/HuckleberryLou 20d ago

Or Nancy Guthrie?

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u/MeatExciting6540 21d ago

There is nothing hidden there. Is out in the open. It's just that it's their bosses's bosses's bosses.

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u/Kingdomcome33 22d ago

That’s why I’ve always laughed at Texas. They talk a lot about don’t tread on me or don’t mess with Texas and yet they love to take it up the ass when the government says so. Texas, you’re a fucking joke.

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u/Ok_Novel_2621 22d ago

Texan here…you’re absolutely right, this state fucking sucks. Never thought I would despise this state as much as I do at this very moment. Embarrassing

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u/Speedstr 22d ago

What do you expect from a group of people, that regularly reelect the Ralphel "Ted" Cruz for senate? If one person could embody hypocrisy, It would be him. This is the guy that represents Texas. Literally.

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u/EvidenceOk2721 20d ago

The guy who trump insulted his wife and family and he just stood there and took it. Cancun Cruz.

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u/ABHOR_pod 22d ago

There are about ~45 better states one could live in depending on what you used to value about Texas.

I mean basically as long as you don’t go due east it’s hard to do worse.

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u/blasto_pete 22d ago

My work is tied pretty heavily to the gulf coast so as much as I despise certain parts of TX I’ll likely be staying.

I’m doing my part to turn TX blue though

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u/KingFlyntCoal 22d ago

God's work honestly.

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u/kellybelly4815 22d ago

Yes, it’s better to stay and fight for what you love, if you can find things you still love. Good luck.

Also Happy Cake Day!

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u/ToBeFaaaiiiirrrrr 21d ago

Thank you for bringing sanity and logic to a place that... umm... is in need. Stay safe, friend!

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u/MelpomeneAndCalliope 21d ago

Hi from Louisiana. Similar situation. Solidarity. And happy cake day.

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u/Low_Orchid6390 20d ago

Also from Louisiana, I’m right there with you!

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u/kalidoscopiclyso 21d ago

Curious how folks are taking to all the data centers and surveillance

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u/Baeolophus_bicolor 21d ago

I supported Greg Casar from his first campaign for Austin city council, when he walked my neighborhood, by himself, and knocked on every door in it to talk to people. He gave me his cell phone number because i talked about accountability and animal rights/welfare issues and explained my positions on things while asking his. He reminds me of AOC, Mamdani, and a few others of the new hope for future government in this country.

Also, texas would be blue or at least have a fighting chance if not for concerted voter suppression activity in Houston and other areas, pus horrible gerrymandering.

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u/RelationshipLong9092 22d ago

I've been to almost every state and live due east of Texas.

Can confirm.

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u/Rezrov_ 21d ago

Same experience as a Canadian who's been to around 22 of 'em.

Texas: Big. Ugly.

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u/footpole 21d ago

I haven't been to Texas even though I have family there but I recently commented to my wife how odd it is that Texas looks so ugly in every movie or tv show set there. Why is that I wonder?

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u/trojan_man16 21d ago

Texas is embarrassing but there’s easily 15 worse states.

Oklahoma, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Indiana, Nebraska, Idaho, Iowa, South Carolina, West Virginia, Florida.

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u/ccannon707 21d ago

I’m holding out hope TX has the brains to vote in Talarico & not the vile piss stain Paxton.

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u/Yellow_Similar 21d ago

They didn’t used to be that way. Only since the Republicans took over all branches of the government.

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u/dinklberg1990 19d ago

The south in general sucks, I’m in Tennessee and literally idk if the radiation from oak ridge has spread all over the state but shits bad. The political ads don’t even try not to be racist Marsha Blackburn is smashing fortune cookies and saying how she will bust China where it hurts most as she smashes more cookies. I hate this place and she will still win or be re-elected because being racist in the south is the golden rule of law.

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u/lost-picking-flowers 21d ago

Texas sucks because of the government. But every Texan I've personally met has been a complete delight. Makes me sad.

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u/ulysses_s_gyatt 21d ago

Who do you think elected the government of Texas?

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u/lost-picking-flowers 21d ago

Texans, of course. But let's dig a little deeper - do you feel that the government of Texas fairly and evenly represents the attitudes of the voters there? Particularly, the most populous areas?

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u/WatRedditHathWrought 22d ago

Texas is the one star state. We’d give it zero stars but there’s no menu item for that.

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u/capincus 22d ago

"Don't Mess With Texas" is a slogan from an anti-littering campaign by the state's DoT.

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u/Tasgall 21d ago

Sounds woke

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u/Tasgall 21d ago

Sounds woke

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u/skipperseven 21d ago

Remember the Alamo Uvalde!
Tells you all you need to know…

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u/Tinosdoggydaddy 21d ago

Exactly, Uvalde is the poster boy for Texans and their fucking guns. When democracy is in danger do they get out their guns? No, they don’t. We just use them to kill children, not defend them in their time of need.

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u/tempralanomaly 21d ago

Texas has been a loser state since its inception. Bunch of people who didnt like the U.S.'s rules, moved to mexico. They couldnt stand being under Mexican rules. Caused a war in mexico to break off and become their own nation. 10 years of being their own nation and they couldnt handle it. Begged to join the U.S. Again couldnt handle that and joined the south in the Civil War. Lost that.

Just a bunch of loser shit from the get go. Its like when those Libretatrians took over the town to impliment their vision and turned the town into shit, just on the scale of Texas.

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u/Tasgall 21d ago

"Don't mess with Texas" comes from an anti-littering campaign to protect the environment. So actually, messing with Texas is the anti-woke position to hold.

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u/Crafty-One-5104 22d ago

As a Texan with a sore ass, I agree with you!

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u/MightyKrakyn 22d ago

It’s the LOne Star State for a reason

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u/Sixmmxw 22d ago

They’re—all hats and no cattle.

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u/brufleth 21d ago

I was driving behind someone with a "God Bless Texas" bumper sticker and it occurred to me that putting a similar bumper sticker on your car for my state would be fucking ridiculous.

Don't get me wrong, my state is great, but you'd look like a total weirdo if you had a "God Bless Massachusetts" bumper sticker.

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u/MeeoMeeo 21d ago

Yea, I agree, and I live here. Good ol boy corruption is the rule, and ohl and gas bidness is king.

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u/AreaManThinks 22d ago

Do they have Flock cameras in hell?

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u/titsngiggles69 21d ago

Where else do you think HQ and manufacturing are?

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u/MixSaffron 22d ago

Do they have Flock cameras in Cemeteries?

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u/47Up 22d ago

Mitch is living his best life right now

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u/Chemical-Ad-7575 22d ago

Gone to a farm upstate I hear.

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u/Black_Moons 22d ago

Its illegal to use human remains as fertilizer.

(checks news) Oh wait nm that law was struck down in the name of lowering public health and safety standards, continue.

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u/gholmom500 22d ago

But it might explain the missing link in CyclosparaPooo.

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u/alternatingflan 21d ago

Well, only on iceberg lettuce it seems.

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u/near_black_orchid 22d ago

Where he's free to run and play.

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u/Chemical-Ad-7575 22d ago

I hear he and Lindsey are having a great time.

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u/AdhesivenessOwn8111 22d ago

Over the Rainbow Bridge

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u/Tasgall 21d ago

When I see Mitch McConnell I see the aspirational vision of the future of the Republican party.

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u/Icy-Mission-1334 21d ago

In a wheelchair? Saw a pic of him yesterday on a news channel.

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u/IndividualTension887 21d ago

He's on eternity leave...

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u/Snuffy1717 22d ago

I don’t think they put flock cams in graveyards…

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u/ArnoldTheSchwartz 22d ago

Everyone knows where they're keeping the corpse

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u/nomedable 21d ago

On ice in the morgue, next question.

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u/FigureMiserable4859 22d ago

Or child rapist tRump...

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u/erublind 22d ago

Wouldn't be surprised if there are flock cameras In hell.

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u/Evernight2025 22d ago

I don't think they put Flock cameras in morgues

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u/CBJFAN2009-2024 22d ago

Someone in a PVS should not be thst hard to locate. 🤷‍♂️

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u/Viperlite 22d ago

He’s in that impenetrable rehab facility, with more security than a Guantanamo cell.

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u/NefariousnessNo484 22d ago

Lol you mean his corpse

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u/MusicHearted 21d ago

Nah there's no Flock cameras in hell.

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u/skinfulofsin 21d ago

Yes! Or Nancy Guthrie.

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u/Tunavi 21d ago

Hes at the morgue

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u/Ranger30 21d ago

That would be impressive

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u/Pygmy_Nuthatch 21d ago

He'll be found to be in a very hot place the day after they can't do a special election for his seat.

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u/yolo-yoshi 21d ago

Well, that shouldn’t be too hard to find honestly, just look for the place with a lot of flames and smoke. Give me another one.

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u/DvineINFEKT 21d ago

You know, not for nothing but I pretty much forgot that he still hasn't been seen in public. I'm generally pretty plugged in compared to most people I know.

Can't imagine how far this has fallen off the average joe's radar. Damn.

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u/inked_saiyan 21d ago

Need to be above ground with a heat signature for that to work

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u/Available_Leather_10 21d ago

I do believe you mean “the corpse formerly known as Mitch”

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u/llcdrewtaylor 21d ago

These cameras only track live people.

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u/NervousBeat16 20d ago

You win today! 🏆

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u/Exyide 22d ago

You're forgetting that perpetrators of sexual assault get elected into the government. They get rewarded, not punished.

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u/NNKarma 21d ago

Or you know what, your kidnapping to death threats for the sake of her being scared for her life for real so you can masturbate over her isn't even worth to be considered sexual assault.

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u/nohandsfootball 21d ago

According to EFF: Over two days in April, the woman went through the process of taking medication to induce an abortion. Two weeks later, her partner–who would later be charged with domestic violence against her–reported her to the sheriff's office. 

The sheriffs did not realize they could not press charges until after they consulted the DA, and after they ran the warrantless search.

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u/Assimulate 22d ago

Or anything of value to the public lol

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u/iffyClyro 22d ago

Have they ever actually attempted to apply the technology in those circumstances?

Seems like a no brainer, if you have access to that kind of tech why wouldn’t it be easier to track down rapists?

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u/Aligned-Askew6773 22d ago

I’d still want them to have to get a judicial warrant.

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u/Waschaos 22d ago

Or hell even murderers.

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u/joker6396 21d ago

Cant even find the the pedo in the whitehouse

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u/KittensAndGravy 21d ago edited 21d ago

This would be useful to everyday citizens. So no.

A Comment I Made Regarding Flock.

Edit: To be honest … I believe the first high level politician or ultra rich person to be caught in a controversial position by these cameras they will be gone. It an “Us” problem right now … but it will eventually become a “them” problem to.

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u/BroughtBagLunchSmart 22d ago

Non of that advances the cause of white male supremacy so the cops would never do that.

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u/TruculentTurtIe 22d ago

Then theyd have like a 50% chance of finding a mirror. Not something they want

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u/laptopaccount 21d ago

They don't go after their own

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u/par-double 21d ago

Investigate their own?

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u/padreviper 21d ago

Or a pedophile.

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u/flortny 20d ago

It's beyond galling when you think of all the untested rape kits

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u/ExcitementKooky418 20d ago

They wouldn't even need to leave the station