German Federal Police Helicopter Circles US Consulate

Posted by Unknown on Monday September 9, 2013 @04:04PM from the just-checking dept.

New submitter mwissel writes "The German Federal Police ('Bundespolizei') had sent out an helicopter in late August to fly over the U.S. consulate in Frankfurt and take photos from only 60 meters height — reportedly to search for spy antennae and other espionage related equipment on the building rooftops. A government spokesmen more or less confirmed the purpose of the flight, and it is said that Merkel's chief of staff, Ronald Pofalla, gave the order. This is remarkable, because Pofalla so far stood out with a very U.S.-friendly attitude in the debate around NSA surveillance programs. There was, of course, no word about any findings. It also remains unclear whether this was just plain provocation or a PR-stunt for the upcoming federal elections in Germany on September 22nd."

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It was a mistake, sorry by TCM · 2013-09-09 17:08 · Score: 3, Funny

In the name of all Germans I want to apologize for this. It was a huge mistake...
...because the helicopter was missing the "YES WE CAN" banner!
Sorry.

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Comment removed by account_deleted · 2013-09-09 19:34 · Score: 5, Funny

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Re:But of course by narcc · 2013-09-09 19:37 · Score: 4, Funny

Seriously though, if we take your argument at face value, we're forced to ask; who gets to police us?
Why, the citizens of that great nation, of course!
Surely, those elected to the highest offices in the land will represent the will of the people.

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Re:We trust the American people... by houghi · 2013-09-10 05:48 · Score: 3, Funny

OMG. We must warn them. It is people. It is people. The government is full of people.

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