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Intelligence Officials Fear Snowden's 'Doomsday' Cache
Dega704 writes with news that Edward Snowden is believed to have a collection of highly sensitive classified documents that will be released in the event he is detained, hurt, or killed. According to Reuters, "The data is protected with sophisticated encryption, and multiple passwords are needed to open it, said two of the sources, who like the others spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters. The passwords are in the possession of at least three different people and are valid for only a brief time window each day, they said. The identities of persons who might have the passwords are unknown." These details have caused several security experts to express skepticism, but multiple sources, including Glenn Greenwald, believe Snowden has not released all of the documents he appropriated. "U.S. officials and other sources said only a small proportion of the classified material Snowden downloaded during stints as a contract systems administrator for NSA has been made public. Some Obama Administration officials have said privately that Snowden downloaded enough material to fuel two more years of news stories." Whether or not it's true, U.S. and U.K. officials clearly believe it, which can only serve to protect Snowden.
JFK's motorcade had more than one car in it, right? I assume the first couple black limos passing by would be a good indicator to get that itchy trigger finger ready. No need to lean out and see the cars coming from far away. Also, recall there was a gigantic crowd lining the road? I suspect I could tell when the motorcade was coming while blindfolded, from the approaching wave of shouting and clapping. I can't conclusively say this would have worked; I wasn't in the room when it happened (... or was I? ... No, I was not, on account of not nearly having been born yet ... or was I?).