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[personal profile] jay
At today's group leads meeting, we were instructed to advise our groups about a future event at Orion Park, a grassy area just outside our gate and near US 101. A "terrorist preparedness demonstration" complete with explosions, simulated casualties, paratroopers and helicopters overhead... and temporary freeway closures. We were asked to let staff know, so we wouldn't overreact to "temporary chaos" outside the fence.

Any guesses as to when this public spectacle is scheduled? November 7-8. Election Day. One wonders at the media coverage if major highways are blocked by helicopters and troops, outside of Moffett Field...

Date: 2006-10-18 03:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com
Actually, it's on election day itself... probably designed to make the morning news and be the last thing on a voter's mind before s/he heads to the polls.

But I can't go-activist on this, because of the sensitivity at work and the source. I'm probably being reckless to leave it in a (currently) public post...

Date: 2006-10-18 04:17 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] dryadgrl
I guess I don't undeerstand. Is there a reason you can't tell people and let them get all activist? I mean this is a Realy Bad thing that's happening.

Anyway, I do want to understand. It doesn't make sense to me.

Date: 2006-10-18 04:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com
I can tell *others*, who can then spread the word. It isn't classified and we weren't told that it was embargoed, and NASA has a public responsibility. But as an insider, I can't lead the charge, so to speak...

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