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What you are witnessing is the total Chaotic Rebellion brought on by 3rd rate House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Insert Impeach Donald Trump on Crimes he had never committed. But it's okay of Obama Administration during 8 years he was in office and all his gang threatened, sold, killed, poisoned, sickened the Americans to Mideast. This was the plan to finish of USA because Britian wanted US Terrorist back from 1776 when US fought for Freedom from the Brits. UN, Globalists, Dictators, Nazi, and bunch of other Garbage inserted Climate Change hoaxes by Anti-Fascists aka ANTIFA/NAZI Eco-Terrorists by using the Younger Generation to create Chaos and Havok to attempt to depopulate the world. Written in #AGENDA21 who also involves Bill Gates, and other Web Page owners who also are billionaires, Hollywood, World Leaders in this monopoly game. Remember Obama Gave Freedom of Medal awards this is whole reason why. Obama drew Red Line in Sand in Stria. Go back to Bush 41 CIA. started the Iran Contract deal you can find the article on Wikileaks. Which lead to Iran-Contra deal destroy Iraq. Created ISIS. lead to BC 42 starting conflict with Afghan, trafficking children, Drugs, Money Laundering. Putting kids in cages with IIRIRA 96 BILL OF IMMIGRATION. Bush 43 continued this. Created 911 to save the Dictators monsters who had cashed in from all Gold stolen all for profit and Gain. Why Bank in New York was short 100 billion, the papers secured all mobsters involved got their pay when 911 towers were destroyed by termite bombings. Planes were an illusion by the military. That is why BHO 44 Depleted the USMC. So no one will ever know. 43 continued war on IRAQ to finish off what his father did to kill Saddam. To create ISIS keep world busy with Killings of Innocent Christians in several countries all in the Name of Satan. Pope Francis Vatican City has been exposed. The Don came on been cleaning everything up. While the Dems & Rhinos create Chaos and Havok. MSM also helping out in this Charade. Last year SCJ Brett Kavanaugh had court in September 18, vital talk with Lindsey Graham on Basic Criminal Law and Law of Armed conflict which violates the fourth amendment. This is Why QANON came along a Military Intel to educate America and World on all that has happened. As many distractions these Dems try to do. Americans & Citizens if world will continue to fight for FREEDOM till justice will be brought upon the Corrupt Criminals of the World. All events the Deep State try to put is being stopped dead in the Tracks. You will not win. GOOD vs EVIL battle. Bible Quotes I stand firm with belt of Truth around my Waist, feet Implanted in the ground to fight the evil lies. #GreatAwakening #RABBITHOLE #DarkToLight #TrustThePlan #WWG1WGA

Story of Ms.Pearson

Out in a Sunny Farmland moved a new person named Ms. Pearson from the City 1000 miles away.Ms.Pearson background will be discussed during the Story. She was seeking a new Job as a 1st grade Teacher, she read in a Online News Clipping on Instagram that Cateau Elementary was looking for a New First Grade Teacher. Ms. Pearson had lived in Liberal LA when the Illegals crossed the border coming from all parts of the World. Driving American Citizens out of there homes and Jobs. She had a job Palm Crest Elementary in LA. She lost her job due to a illegal Alien who recently crossed the border in San Diego from Tijuana Mexico. This Lady who took Ms. Pearson's job spoke 2 fluent languages which is required in New West Coat Educational Law System English and Spanish all kids in All grades must speak Spanish and English. Even Children of All Races it is Mandatory by new West Coast Laws must Learn to Speak Spanish. This was part of the New Socialist Order. Ms. Pearson herself was all against since she voted in the Current President Donald J Trump.

It is Monday morning 6 am Ms. Pearson left her new house she just moved into 2 week prior to starting her new job. The colorful leaves were falling in her front yard. She thought to herself wow his year will be beautiful for me. she walked across her lawn to her driveway where her 2016 grey Nissan Rogue was at. She got into her car, tuned on her map navigator on her Iphone 10 for directions to Cateau Elementary. She started her car, drove to the school which was literately 4 blocks away from her home. She thought to herself how convenient.

Ms. Pearson gabbed her purse and leather shoulder bag filled with her resume and credentials and her laptop and bits and pieces to decorate her new desk with. She walked in the Front door of Elementary School straight to Front Office met with Principal Mr.Gordon a old grey haired man with a Dallas Cowboys baseball hat. Ms.Pearson used to date a Dallas Cowboys Quarterback who she still friends with his name was Lindu Gillards. Ms.Pearson thought to herself this will definitely help her get the job, they share something in common, She also did a Quick Look around her office and on Principal Gordon's desk stood a statue of Robert E Lee sh thought to herself another thing they have in common because year 2018 she had her class as a project team up write a Letter to President Trump to not let the Liberals remove the Statue of Robert E Lee and why is it important to History of this Country. Being that Robert E Lee was an American and Confederate soldier, best known as a commander of the Confederate States Army. He commanded the Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War from 1862 until its surrender in 1865.(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_E._Lee)

Another Lovely thing to Discuss with Principal Giffords. She Also noticed Principal had family trips with his grandkids in photos that looked recent to Grand Canyon, New York, and Dc. Ms.Pearson took a seat in front of Giffords desk and he looked at Ms.Pearson with a big goofy smile and asked Ms.Pearson How is she doing today. Ms.Pearson replied very energetic and excited to start this new Chapter in Life. Mr. Giffords replied Excellent answer, this is what we seek in the new Teacher we are looking for to Teach our first grade class of 23 children. Ms.Pearson gave Giffords all her paper work it was 6:23 am. Principal Giffords got up and escorted Ms.Pearson to her new classroom. It was quit odd the number of the Classroom she thought to herself it is her address on her house Classroom 106. After giving Ms.Pearson a tour of the Classroom Giffords left Pearson alone in her new classroom so she can settle in.

Ms.Pearson laid her two bags down on her desk and opened the curtains and windows. Walked back to her car to grab the Goldfish bowl and Ivy plant Pearson brought from home. She walked back in classroom cleared out a table next to her desk and set the plant and fish bowl next to the window by her desk. The fish in the bowl is named Frank, she even gave the plant a name Evelyn. Ms.Pearson than pulled out her few statues she brought from home, set them up and her desk, her cup of pens, pencils, markers. her sharpener, her stapler, her few notebooks she brought with, a stack of 100 folders, her yellow pad, calculators she bought a pack from dollar store for her and the kids. Someone knocked on the Classroom door it was lady Jean the principals assistant who gave Ms.Pearson a box fill of supplies for the classroom, Jean walked out f the room and came back with a rolling around shelf on the Shelf there was a VCR/DVDplayer and Flat Screen TV with 2 remotes and box of educational VCR/DVD movies. Ms.Pearson seemed pleased and thanked Jean. Jean looked around the Classroom and noticed the fish and plant. Jean smiled at Ms.Pearson and said good your going to teach the children about being responsible. Ms.Pearson nodded back, Jean quickly wished Pearson a good day and scuffled out f the room. See Jean is Principal Giffords wife,they have 6 daughters and a son. 3 of the daughters are teachers in this school also. This is family owned school. The PE teacher is a handsome 35 year old single black man named Mr.Jones her is very firm on the kids when it comes to keeping a healthy body and their athletic career futures. Plus Mr. Jones used to be the Pitcher on the Cubs Baseball team from Chicago. Ms.Pearson already felt comfortable with her new job.

School bell rang it was 8 am. her new classroom children piled in the class chattering amongst themselves ignoring Ms.Pearson talking to them.

Pearson finally got them classrooms attention. the kids quieted down and looked at her in awe. Jack the kid in glasses in front row whispered pretty at Ms.Pearson, she looked at Jack and thanked him he blushed. She than went on to say it's okay to have a crush on a teacher but you'd want to go a bit more your own age to the Class. the kids giggled in the Classroom. Ms.Pearson thought to herself this will be a good year. Crack jokes with the Class it won't be so bad. Ms.Pearson was a short 5 foot 4 28 year old woman with long curly red brown hair, fair light brown eyes, olive colored toned skin, mid sized not fat not skinny but perfect in size. Ms.Pearson was wearing her sunflowered design baby blue dress with her pink cardigan and black open toed flats. Sally a girl with shirt brown haired ponytail in the back had her hand raised. and Pearson called on her Sally asked Pearson what flower was that on her Dress. Pearson explained it is a Sunflower. Ms.Pearson than told the class that a sunflower in native to America since 1000 Before Christ. Than Pearson asked the class a question, "how many of you children in here believe in God, please raise your hands" about 22 kids raised there hands except one child who sat in the black with his curly blonde hair and menacing green eyes wearing a dirty white t-shirt. Person walked over to the child asked him what is his name. The child looked up at Pearson and Replied Sam Smith. Pearson looked at the child. Why do you not believe in God. the kids began to shrug his shoulders. the Bell rang it was 10:30 am time for recess she told the class they can leave but be back in classroom in 20 minutes she asked Sam to stay behind her nodded. Ms.Pearson walked back and sat down on her chair at the desk, Sam Smith followed her pulled up a chair next to Ms.Pearson. Ms.Pearson had seen this before where in her old classroom a child named Todd who had 18 brothers and sisters a disabled mother living on welfare a father he never knew grew up in a 6 bedroom house where he had to share a bed with his older sister. Todds mother was a druggie, and alcoholic. the state of California gave his family free everything. Todd was saved by another family thanks to Ms.Pearson who helped him find another family to adopt him. Ms.Pearson was silently praying to herself Sam Smith was not in the Same situation as Todd. Sam looked at Ms.Pearson, Pearson looked at Sam and asked why is your shirt dirty? Sam replied oh it was my little 9 month old sister who threw her food at me in morning. I did not have time to change my shirt. Ms.Pearson sighed a sigh of relief. Than asked Sam why did he not believe in God. San stood silent for a whole minute than softly said God took away my mother last year round Christmas. My mother was terminally ill she had breast Cancer, The Doctors could not save my mother. Ms.Pearson than gave Sam a hug. A big hug. and apologized at Sams grievance. Sam told Pearson that God took away my mom I stopped having faith. It is now me my dad and my 9 month old sister. Sam said his dad works two jobs and his sister ha to be babysat by the next door neighbor who have a mean pug who always barks at his little sister Sara, she cries from fear of the dog. The neighbor is a old lady in her mid 60's that what Sam told Pearson.His father David comes home late at night. Sam Pocks up Sara everyday after school and goes home, changes her diaper, feds her, plays with her, warms her bottle and puts her to sleep. Ms.Pearson looked at the kid Sam as he was byond his years being he is only 8 years old in a first grade classroom. Pearson told Sam you'll be my special student am smiled and got up walked back to his seat. Ms.Pearson mid was flooded with thoughts on little Boy Sam Smith and his small families situation. The bell rang again it was 10:50 am. the kids piled back in. all the kids took their seats. Pearson gave the children the books and gave them assignments to keep them busy till lunch time at 12:30 pm. Pearson grabbed her laptop started looking on info on Sam Smith story and his mom passing old newspapers via google. She found several articles and even a obituary. she saw Sam mom was cremated couldn't afford a burial. Ms.Pearson got sad. 12:30 came everyone got the lunches and ate. Ms.Pearson ate her kiwi apple salad and drank a bottle of water. Lunch was over. Pearson got up and asked the class what do they see to right side if her desk, the class all answered a goldfish and a plant. She asked the Class what kind of plant was that? No one knew the answer. she than explained it is a IVY. How Ivy's have 12-15 species of evergreen climbing or ground creeping woody plants, that thy are native to Europe, Africa and Asia. The Little Asian group of kids in her classroom of 3 all come from 3 different parts of Asia one from Japan, China and India. The Japanese girl Nari explained her grandparents came from Tokyo during the Vietnam war and settled here in USA to escape the horrors of the Wars. Suyan the Chinese little Girl explained her Great Grand Parents first came to Sacramento California during WW2. Than the Indian boy name Jasper said my parents both are Buddhists we go o India every summer. He did not give his family's background or history. Pearson thought to herself some children like privacy. There wee two kids in the back of the class mocking the Indian boy Jasper. Pearson looked at the kids Stella and Brooks sternly. Stella and brooks quieted down. One child named Apple raised his hand asked the Teacher can he feed Frank the Goldfish daily? Pearson smiled said yes. Apple went on to Explain he has a big aquarium at home filled with different breeds of 4 tetras with assorted colors, 5 different goldfish, and over 10 guppies. Apple explained he is responsible for feeding and cleaning the fish-tank. Pearson nodded to Apple and Assigned him to be feed the Goldfish every morning at 10 am. Roger the kid in class with glasses was assigned to water the Ivy plant every 3 days with half cup of Water. See Ms.Pearson ha a plan with her class, to teach them about races, cultures all around the world, teach them about different family lifestyles, responsibility, besides all the academics required to be taught in class. Ms.Pearson like to have fun in teaching Children at a younger age to be responsible so they can succeed in life. The Bell rang it is 2 pm. Class ended. Ms.Pearson asked Sam to stay behind he nodded. Ms.Pearson packed her stuff for the day. Pearson and Sam walked out of the Class together. Sam told Pearson his address. Ms.Pearson gave Sam her cell phone number to call his dad at work. Sam called his dad, Ms.Pearson had a friendly chat with his father. Mr.Smith seemed to be in agreeance with Ms.Pearson. she told Sams dad that she will drive Sam home everyday after school and Pick up Sara and Sam take them home with her to Watch them till Mr.Smith gets off work. Mr.Smith agreed and asked what dies he have to Pay her. Ms.Pearson said she will discuss payments with him on a later bases. See Ms.Pearsons new home has 4 bedrooms. 2 bedrooms are empty. Ms.Pearson has a cat named Kiki. Pearson got Sam to his house where she asked Sam to pack up his stuff to bring to her house stuff he can leave at her house when he comes home with her from school everyday and his sisters stuff the same.Sn was really excited he did as Pearson requested. Ms.Pearson had a chat with Lady Gloria the next door woman who watched Sara. and Ms.Gloria was very happy Sam and Sara will be well watched over, Gloria told Pearson Mr.Smith called right before they showed up and explained to her what is going to happen. Ms.Pearson smiled. Gloria Approved of Ms.Pearson. Now M.Pearson said you can call me Carla. Sam smiled and said Carla. So now Ms.Pearson will be refereed to as Carla. Carla put the old baby-seat of Sams in her backseat of her rogue and opened her Trunk to put in the little bags that Sam packed. Carla put baby Sara in her seat. Sam Climbed in the front seat next to Carla. Carla than drove over to Walmart to do some hopping she carried Sara out car seat and put her in the stroller Sam followed along. Carla and the Two kids walked in Walmart and went shopping Carla asked Sam to grab the second cart so he can push it. He nodded to agree. First Place Carla went was the infant/toddler section of the Store. Carla saw a Playpen and pit it in the Cart, she grabbed a cute barbie walker for Sara. 4 boxes of diapers a box of 1000 baby wipes, and a whole bunch of knick knacks and educational toys plates for the baby etc. Carla did gran Sara a few outfits. Sam was thinking to himself. could she be? Na.Sam smiled. Than Carla directed Sam to go grab himself a few outfits. Sam Smiled he did, he also got himself 2 pairs of shoes. than Carla and Sam pushed the carts by the food the bought whole bunch of food and milk for the week. Sara was busy giggling and talking in her baby talk. Carla thought to herself maybe some blankets and pillows since sometimes the father will be late to pick up the kids so Carla bought Sam a Toy Story blanket Pillow Set, Sara a Barbie Blanket Pillow Set. Sara has a extra bed set in one of the two empty rooms the kids can share. and dresser with nightstand and shelf. So the extra room she has is a guest room. Carla did buy Sara a new car-seat. she called the father asked him if it was alright to Donate Sams old Car seat he agreed. Carla than paid for everything and Sam and Carla and her pushed the car to the rogue. Carla and Sam got everything in including filled the front seat where Sam Sat. he squeezed into the backseat next to his sister Sara in her new Car seat. Which Carla walked over to the Next door Salvation Army Store donated Sams old car-seat to them. the Spanish lady offered Carla a Tax Write-off Carla said sure but put it under Mr Smith. Spanish Lady did as Carla Asked. Carla than walked back to the rogue with teh 2 kids and new furniture and clothes, toys food she bought. Carla thought to herself. Boy you are stupid. Always jumping the Gun. Carla ignored that thought drove back to her house opened up the Garage where her second car the DMC Delorean sat under the Cover.. Sam eyes lighted. He asked Carla what is that.Carla Smiled. First lets unpack and set up later after dinner we will come back and look at the car. Sam ws Excited her rushed everything in from the Trunk of the car inside the house to the bedroom next to the Garage door he knew that was going to be his and Sara's room. Carla took baby Sara out of her car seat and put Sara on the carpeted front room with Kiki watching her. Carla and Sam took opened the Playpen box up and set it up. Sam set up his sisters new Walked. Sam than went to his new room to unpack his and Sara's clothes and toys and set them up. Sam also put his new Queen sized bedding on his new bed. Carla had her old Crib from when she was a baby in the Closet her and Sam set up the Old crib while Sara ran around in her new Walker. This took Sam and Carla 1 hour to set up the kids room with lot of laughing and stories being said and Sara laughing and Screaming in background while Kiki was keeping herself entertained and Sara chasing Kiki on her Walker. Carla set up the crib with Saras new bedding. There was a Really loud Knock on the front Door. It was Mr.Smith he came to the front door with a sealed big box nd a pack of flowers to give Carla. Mr.Smith Saw Carla his Eyes shimmered. Carla Blushed. Mr.Smith stepped in Carlas house with Sam and Sara playing in the front room. Mr. Smith introduced himself as David. Carla said I prefer firsts name bases anyway. David smiled. David liked what Carla did and said she went a little over board. Carla said she did not mind she did the same for a few other children at her old home in LA. she was a foster mother. David was impressed, and asked would she like to go to dinner with him and the kids. Carla said yes, but the dinner I already cooked for the kids and you. David again was surprised with gratitude. David told Carla how he met his ex wife, and they married had two kids and she took them all by surprise by Christmas of 2018 when God took her. David explained to Carla that Sam stopped believing in God because God took his mother away. Well Carla and David got along quit well. David and his kids trusted Carla, Kiki and the house. Carla and the Smiths had dinner that night, Carla kept her promise to Sam. showed Sams family family her DMC Delorean. Sam was surprised and Excited. David smiled. Carla told them a story how she found this car for Sale on Craigslist in LA for $1000 dollars and needed a little work she told them she bought the car when she was 20 and worked on it while she attend college for her degree in teaching. David was impressed. Carla said how about Friday night we all go for a ride in the Deloren? Sam was so excited he screamed yes. David nodded in agreement. Sara fell asleep in Davids arm. David said to Sam and Sara well its time to go home guys. I am sure Carla needs to some time alone till she goes back to work in the morning. Sam hugged Carla and said she is Awesome. Carla asked to Sam to keep quiet about this for right now in School. David agreed with Carla. Sam promised. Well the Smiths went home. Carla cleaned up the mess and washed the dishes packed away the food in the refridge for next day. Carla went into the office to do some work she was assigned by the Principal to categorize the kids names in class. Carla made a Spread sheet put all the Kids name in Alphabetical order. starting with Apple the first ,Nari was the middle in the list Sam Smith was the last name on the list. Carla thought to herself I have to get to know each kid, not only Sam. Kiki walked in the room jumped on the desk next to Carla meowed at Carla. Carla looked at Kiki and asked Kiki do you like the kids Sam and Sara. Kiki looked for a minute away and returned her gaze back at Carla and replied with a meow and began licking her paws and arching her back in a purr while Carla scratched Kikis back. Kiki than left the room Carla was happy Kiki liked the Kids. Carla called her mother told her about her exciting Day. Carlas mom Lena was in shock what Carla did and took on responsibility of someone else's kids onto herself. Carlas mom said she was proud of what Carla has done and will be visiting before Thanksgiving. Carla than said goodnight to her mom Lena. Carla than went in her bath with Slayer playing on her Record player and took a nice bath. than put on her pjs and went to bed. It is Tuesday morning 7 am. Carla woke up got dressed grabbed leftover lunch and brought extra for Sam. Carla saw Sam before School started game him his lunch he was all smiles and wearing a clean pokemon t-shirt this morning with his new sneakers Carla bought him. Well the next few days went by fast. Friday came Carla got to School extra early to have a meeting with the principal to explain the situation Sam was in and how she stepped in. Principal Giffords was shocked to hear the news, his wife was happy. Jean Giffords Principal Giffords wife called the shots. She agreed that what Carla did was great. Jean even offered Carla Assistance if she ever needed. Carla said its ok I am fine. But if I need Assistance I know who to come to and Ask. Well weeks flew by the Town got to know Carla Pearson and the Kindness she did for the Smith Family. Brooks and Stella on a Wednesday morning a week before Halloween started a Rumor that Ms.Pearson was going to be Sam new Mother. Sam found out because Apple told him. Jasper and Nari defended Sam from Bully Jack outside in recess this is where Ms.Pearson stepped in and said if I was to be Sams new mother or not this is none of your business little children. The kids looked shocked and kept quiet never mocked Sam Smith again in class. It was Halloween Carla asked the class to all chip in to bring snacks she assigned each student what to bring. Carla brought the Candy for the class. Nari and Suyan brought Asia cookies. Everyone else brought something well Sam brought a 24 pack of pink lemonade to class.. Everyone was excited to see the Drink Sam brought into class. David his father walked in carrying the Case for his son Sam. David looked at Carla asked if he can speak to her outside the Classroom. Carla nodded and told the class to talk amongst themselves but no trouble. Carla followed David out of Classroom closed the door so kids wouldn't listen David smiled at Carla took her by the hand to thank her and asked Carla if she can watch the kids the rest of the week till Tuesday his Construction job he has to travel to Madison Wisconsin for 5 days. Carla looked at David thought for a minute and whispered yes. David smiled and hugged Carla really tight and embraced her with a romantic kiss. She heard the kids in Classroom screaming OOOOOO...David and her laughed. he said he will see her tonight at 10 pm so they can talk further. Carla walked back in the classroom all smiles while the kids were saying ooo Ms.Pearson has a boyfriend. Carla ignored the kids and asked the kids to set up long table she had borrowed from the lunchroom earlier in the morning for the party. All the kids set up the table neatly. Frank looked at the table through the fishbowl all hungry. Well the Kid had the Halloween Party. End of School day a few kids gave Carla a present for Halloween she Wished the Kids a Fun weekend. Sam followed Carla to the Car, they went on the normal routine picked up Sara. Went back to Carla's house, did chores, played watched TV, did homework, ate food and the kids went to sleep. David came by at 10:08 pm he was 8 minutes late. Tonight David was leaving the kids with Carla for 6 days. Carla agreed she would watch the kids. David gave Carla a Check for $300 dollars for watching the kids while he is gone. Carla refused the Check. Carla reached for Davids face and hungrly pulled him in for a hot passionate kiss. David moaned, grabbed Carla firming around the waist, moving his hands smoothly all up and down Carla's spine while she moaned. they moved to Carla's bedroom both got undressed. Carla was surprised and amazed to see David's Package. David loved Carla's body. They both laid down bodies entangled. David thrusting movement up above Carla underneath him. David whispered to Carla, your so warm and wet. Carla moaned in reply in Ecstasy. this went on for 23 more minutes before David released into Carla. Carla moaned and was pleased. David whispered to Carla I love you. Carla whispered back to David I love you to. and right than Carla proposed the Smith's move into her house! David looked finally pleased, as this is what he wanted all along. Carla cried happy tears. David slept in Carlas bed for the night. David did not go to work the next day. he took off Boss wasn't thrilled but let David do what he needed to do. In the morning Carla was all happy making pancakes, eggs, bacon for a Family she always dreamed of. Sam woke up changed Sara and washed her face and hands brought Sara to the highchair in the Kitchen and prepped his sisters apple juice cup for her. Carla looked impressed what Sam did for his sister. Sam asked Carla did Dad spend the night, because he saw him sleeping in your bed Carla. Carla just nodded. She did not want Sam to think she will replace his mother in his life. Sam just nodded and went on to eating breakfast. Carla was feeding Sara, when David came in the room all smiles with a big Good Morning to everyone. Sam smiled at his father and said Good morning Sara replied with a giggle. Carla looked over and smiled. David smiled at Carla and kissed her forehead. David said after breakfast is done and dishes cleaned beds made teeth brushed and everyone dressed we are having a family meeting including Carla. Sam screamed YAY. Carla and David were surprised. Sam hurried up finished his breakfast washed his and Saras dishes. Carried Sara to the bedroom and did what they needed to do to get ready. Same with Carla and David took shower together had more hot sex finished were late to the couch for family meeting where Sara in her walker with a cute outfit on and her shoes and Sam dressed very comfortably sat and waited. David and Carla hand in hand walked and sat next to Sam both on each side of Sam squeezing him in. Sam asked his dad are we moving in finally! I get to have my own room. David and Carla both laughed and aid yes. Sam jumped up and ran to the room he is sharing with Sara started moving his stuff to the Empty bedroom. David said son we are selling our house. Sam was all sad and excited at the Same time. Carla left the room went to her office so David can talk to Sam about the house Sam grew up in and where his mother lived. David said Sam your mom wants to be buried me and Carla had a talk about this I bought your mother a plot we will do a small family funeral for your mother tomorrow where you can finally say bye to her and she can lay in peace. Sam looked all sad and relieved at the Same time. Sam was still not satisfied for selling the house. David also explained that Sams mother came to David in a dream a few nights ago giving David permission to move on with their lives, sell the house. David told Sam that his mother spirit likes Carla and how she takes care of you and your sister Sara. I like Carla too. Actually love Carla. Sam whispered I love Carla too, Sara was all giggles when she heard Carlas name, David picked up his 11 month old daughter who said MOM as David asked Sara what she think of Carla. Sam laughed and said Sara said her first word! Sara refers to Carla as mom. David was all smiles.

Meanwhile in office Carla was busy changing kiki litter and talking to Kiki saying you like the Kids? Kiki replied with a happy meow. Carla also asked Kiki if its ok the smiths move in? Kiki gave a happy meow. There was a knock on Office door. Carla said yes come in. By that time Carla was done changing Kiki litter, feed her, and gave her treats. David walks in carries Carla and tells her he Loves her. Carla lovingly replied I love you too. Carla with butterflies in her stomach walks out into living room and Sam and Sara are dressed ready to go. Carla grabbed her Purse and Car keys. David Said lets take my Pick up Truck so we can rent a trailer, hook it up to the Truck to move stuff out of the house it will be a busy day guys. Carla carried Sara to car seat in back of Truck, Sam Jumped in backseat next to Sara and helped Carla buckle her in. David called Carla over to him they kissed. Carla kept looking at Davids Rugged body 6foot 3, blue eyes, black combed back hair loose fitting jeans, boots so sexy he was. David looked at Carla, thinking to himself, oh man I am lucky she moved from LA to here this dink old town, She is a Miracle before Christmas of 2019. I am the luckiest man alive, she is smart, beautiful passionate a teacher, a great mother figure, she is super kind.David thinking to himself don't fuck it up man. you got a good thing here. David got in truck than, and drove them to the Uhaul store.

Where David and Carla bought a Decent Sized Enclosed trailer since Carla has a huge backyard they can keep that in the back. They made it to Smiths house. The place looked like no one been there over 2 weeks. David and Carla along with Sam agreed all the furniture was garbage. All Furniture was tossed away except TV's, Radios and pictures, statues and other knick knacks. David invited Gloria to come over and take what she wanted that David's ex wife used to have for arts and crafts. Gloria took everything. Meanwhile Carla was busy packing up Sams and Saras stuff and donating clothes, shoes they outgrew and old toys. David walked in grabbed Carla and kissed her. Carla kissed David back the kids she told him. David said oh alight. Carla asked David to pack up his clothes David said I have since the first Day you took my kids home with you. Carla was not surprised actually laughed. Carla asked David you knew just any-day I ask you and the kids to move in. David just replied yes. Carla got excited. David Smiled. Carla went to kitchen asked David since there is no food here what you want me to pack that I already have everything. David said to Carla take whatever you want the rest can go with the house.Carla looked around the cabinets and drawers grabbed the pots and pans some strainers and glass bowls, a few plates and silverware,cooking utensils, the mixer, and left everything else. Sam grabbed his and Saras Plates and Cups. Carla thought to herself it only took us 2 hours to do this, it was fast. David was busy with Sam loading up the Trailer Box and back of Truck. David did grab the Barbecue Grill lawn chairs and table from back load them in back of the truck. Sam left his bedroom set behind he outgrew it. He loved his new Queen Sized bed. Carla over looked the house one last time, asked David if there are any pets or anything he forgot. David said no animals. He still has the keys he can come back anytime till the house sells and grab anything he forgot. The Family get into the Truck drive away. Sam cried said goodbye to his mother. Well they all got back to the new Pearson-Smith house. Sams and Saras new home. Sam runs out screaming HOME! the kids down the block greet Sam and one of them was his classmate Jasper they were talking and Jasper asked Sam is Ms.Pearson your new mother. Sam smiled and said yes once her and my Dad get married. Jasper was like I am jealous! You are lucky you get Ms.Pearson as your mom! Sam just giggled skipped back to his new home to help the family unload the Truck and watch his sister Sara. Well a few hours went by it was now 2 pm. The new family skipped lunch except Sara. she had her bottle, David put in her new bedroom to nap. While Sam and David were busy setting up Sams new bedroom Carla and Kiki were unpacking Davids Clothes hanging half of them and folding the rest putting them in the empty dresser by the bathroom for David. Carla was setting up Davids cologne when Kiki knocked down all Davids Colognes off the dresser Carla looked at Kiki, sternly said No Kiki. Kiki meowed back. Carla put Kiki out of the room and put all Davids personal hygiene stuff in her makeup closet she made him a shelf. She gabbed the Toy Story 4 towel set she got Sam last night and Saras barbie towel set walked the over to Saras room put them on Saras nightstand and Carla gave Shis set. Sam was excited. Sam and Sara shared a Bathroom between the two bedrooms with a big bathtub. The bathroom decorations where Finding Nemo Decoration. Sam loves Nemo. Sara likes dory. Sara can say names. Carla is mom, David is Davy, Sam is Sammie, and Dory. Sara is such a precious little angel with her blonde hair and brown eyes. Carla loves this baby so much. She even has legally adopted David's Kids. David let Carla do that. He finds her as a great mother for his children. even if Carla and David do not work out in the Future. Sam and Sara will need a mother, Carla fits that perfectly. David always thought about his kids futures. Carla proved herself right.

Sams room was finished TV set his computer plugged in the WIFI, DVDs set up on the Shelf along with his discs movies, toys. Clothes packed away same with Saras bedroom. Sara was still napping Sam said I want to be in my room by myself now. Carla and David nodded. Sam also said don't go get married without telling me and Sara first. Carla laughed. David gave stern look to his son like why'd you ruin the surprise. Carla thought to herself I knew it. Carla walked into the adults bedroom David followed he told her thank you a million times, Carla said well now you have to pay the bills, David agreed. Carla said she will take care of food shopping and the rest while David Paid the bills and bought the parts for the cars while Carla and him worked on the Cars. Carla and David sat on the bed looked at each other decided they will spend the rest of their lives together. Carla was so excited she fell asleep. David took a nap himself. time flew by. It was 7 pm. Sam knocked on the door and said its Dinner Time. David and Carla woke up. Sam said he ordered Pizza from Dominoes its in the Kitchen David asked his son how'd you pay for it? Sam said from the allowance Carla gives me every week from doing chores. David just nodded. Carla got the paper plates out. They all ate pizza even Sara did too. After Dinner an they all cleaned up the kids were watching TV in living room while David was setting up his half of the Garage with his tools and other manly cave like stuff. Carla was busy in backyard putting the table and chairs together with umbrella and barbecue grill up. Carla said finally a home and family. Her mother Lena called her cell phone asked Carla how is she doing with the kids and David. Is her and David hitting it off yet? When is the wedding. and gushing how cute her step grandkids Sara and Sam where and how she wonders if Sara can say Grandma yet. Lena kept going on and on about all the stuff she proud of Carla the next 12 minutes till David came in backyard. Lena wanted to speak to him Carla gave David the phone they talked another 5 minutes before Lena said bye. David told Lena wow your mom is all excited. Your mom said she and your father are coming this Christmas over to the house. Carla just smiled. David said whats wrong? Carla said told David we have to get serious now. David nodded. Carla and David discussed the funeral for tomorrow and after that how they plan a Christmas Wedding. David got down on his knee asked Carla to marry him hiving her a 2 karat heart shaped diamond whit gold ring. Carla cried said yes. They grabbed each other kissed passionately under the moonlight. David than went in to get the kids ready for bed leave Carla to relax. Carla started the hottub she has in her private backyard. No neighbors for at least a block.

David came outside with wine and 2 cups. Carla said this is your Families home now too. Just do not fuck me over. David promised he will not than David starting talking about his ex wife and their dreams Carla listened. Carla than explained her dreams, and how they moved really fast. David promised Carla they will go at a slower pace. Carla agreed. Than David and Carla made hot love in the hot tub, in he grass, against the fence, back in the bedroom, in the shower. They both went to bed. David the next day went on the Construction Job trip. Next five days went by like a blur. Tuesday morning Carla woke up puking. Sam was already up with Sara dressed her made themselves breakfast was ready to go to school. David Just walked in all tired and happy too see his family. Carla kissed David. and said I am taking off work today I do not feel good. David asked Carla you need to go to hospital Carla aid no. I am going to see my doctor. Carla called Principal Giffords, let her take the day off and rest off week off if she needed, his son will substitute the class for the week he promised that frank and the plant will be feed for and taken care of. Carla thanks Giffords hung up. Sam still like do I have to go to School? Carla was like yes you do. David carried Sara to the Truck Sam came out dragging his feet. David left with the kids, He dropped Sam off School and told Sam to walk home after school. Sam said okay. David came back with Sara and a big wrapped up present for Carla. Carla cried she opened the box, it was a Big Album called the PS family. Carla loved the idea of it. the front of the Album was a photo with all of them in it. and rest of pages were blank Carla knew what to do. Carla hugged and kissed David and Sara which calls Carla Mom now. and Carla put the Album in her office. David put Sara in her playpen, came around the corner pulled Carla to him. Carla weakly gave in and her and David made love the next two hours while Sara napped away in her playepn. David stayed in bed went to sleep. Carla got up showered carried Sara with her to the Car. put Sara in backseat buckled in. Grabbed Saras stroller and put it in Trunk. Carla than drove to her Doctor. She parked the Rogue, pulled out stroller from trunk Saras bag and carried Sara out of car put her in the stroller. Pushed stroller in Doctors office. Carla thought boy am I lucky he is on first floor. Carla and Sara waited 30 minutes till Nurse brought them in Nurse gave Carla a cup to pee in. While nurse watched Sara. Well Carla did her business walked back in the room Sara said mom when she saw Carla. Nurse was surprised. You had a baby? when Carla than laughed no the man I am engaged to I been dating last 4 months daughter now my step daughter calls me mom. Nurse was all excited and happy for Carla loved Carlas ring. Nurse said I am married to a wonderful guy to we have 4 kids boy are they a handful. She hinted to Carla. you think 2 handful wait till your third child comes in 8 months. Carla grew all excited called her mom told her of the News.. Lena was all happy and congratulating her daughter Carla. Sara was put in a playpen in the nursery the room next door with 3 other kids. Nurse Jansen did the scan on Carlas belly and such. Jansen told Cara there is a heartbeat and she is 9 weeks pregnant. Jansen gave Carla a few printed pictures of the baby in a envelope. Jansen told Carla it was a girl. Carla finished up at Doctors her and Sara went hopping for new baby girl outfits and twin sized toddler bed for Sara. Carla ended up picking Sam from School. They all came home Sam helped Carla unload the bed and shopping bags from Car. after he put Sara in her Walker in the house. David was still asleep. Carla and Sam did team work set up Sara's new bed and put beddinga pillows and her new teddy bear on it. The crib got new sheets and new bedding old bedding was put in a bag to donate. Sam knew something was up he looked at Carlas belly. He asked her am I going to have a new sibling? Carla nodded a sister. Sam was so excited her ran out of the house to announce it to his new best friend Jasper. Jaspers mom called Carla and wished her Congratulations, and asked if Sam can spend the night. She will make sure he eats dinner, brushes his teeth and showers and get him ready for school in morning. Carla said okay. Carla thought okay Sam is down the block if David needs him back home. Sara was hungry Carla feed Sara gave her a bath, Dressed her and put Sara in her new bed that has guard rails to fall asleep. Carla stayed in the room next to Sara so Sara can fall Asleep the next 20 minutes. After Sara Slept. Carla left her Room to find David in Kitchen eating the Dinner he made with a smile on his face. He said hey Beautiful to Carla. Carla smiled and came sat next to David had her pink envelope in her hands. David kind of knew what it was. he did not say anything. David said I saw you put Sara in her new bed. did yo just buy that for her? Carla said yes. David said thank you. David also commented on the new crib bedding he loved the pink elephants she put. David curiously asked are we expecting a visitor anytime soon? Carla said yes in 6 months. David said My Wife is pregnant! Congratulations baby! who's the lucky man David joked. Carla said oh his names Christopher with a laugh. David said Lucky bastard. Carla said you silly. You'll have your third Child a little girl. David was so happy he carried Carla to bed made sweet passionate love being gentle now. Carla now 29 is a happy woman who is a Loving mother, Teacher, in the country with beautiful home, family, a loving man. Carla is the luckiest woman alive. David and Carla fell asleep.

Next month flew by David and Carla got married. They did a small family wedding. Parents and siblings only invited. Next 5 months flew by with the Smiths. Carla loved her family. The Day Carla went into Labor David rushed home from work picked up Carla in the New family van they have. They still have the 3 other cars. But needed a Family van too. A Pretty Black Dodge Caravan 2020 with automatic sliding doors. David drove Carla to hospital. Carla was in labor next 6 hours. Davids mom did the 4 hour drive to watch Sam and Sara while Carla is in labor with David by her side. well Carla finally gave birth to a beautiful angel with black curly hair a light brown eyes, skin so creamy white. After Carla gave birth she lost 45 lbs. she went back to her original weight with wider hips.Carla and David named the Little girl Cindy Jasmine Pearson Smith. David loved the name.

Well another 7 moths flew by Sara was 2 years old talking walking causing Trouble Sam was 10 years old. Smiths were a happy Family. Baby Cindy was growing fast. David and Carla were madly in love with each other. Carla kept the same students now she is a 3rd grade teacher. Davids parents moved next door. David's mom watches the two little sisters Sara and Cindy. Sara has now learned to feed her sister Cindy. Cindy calls David daddy at 7 months Sara calls David by his name Davy. Cindy calls Dad's mom Nana. Cindy calls Carla mommy. Life is good for the Peasrson-Smith Family. great country living in America.

Oh btw its year 2021 Donald J Trump has been inaugurated as President to Serve his second term. Meanwhile during 2019 & 2020 hundreds of arrests and several deaths happened on the bad guy part.

The End

Story by Tania Zaia

p.s. this story is a Fictional Story some very few truth. But enjoy my story.

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FEINSTEIN SOLD MILITARY SECRETS TO S. KOREA

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 <http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda5171w6.wny/UmhgjOYQlF_UOIq5B6b0f x 60&utm_content=obama&utm_campaign=RD_web_Oct2> Is South Korea stealing American military secrets? Ike Skelton is dead at 81; NSA on Feinstein: “We’re really screwed now;” Asia series launches; Liposuction for the troops?; and a bit more. By Gordon Lubold Exclusive: Is trusted ally South Korea stealing American military secrets? Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel watched a live-fire exercise in South Korea last month in which American and Korean tanks operated side-by-side in a display of military might between two trusted partners fond of describing their relationship as a "blood alliance." But just beneath that relationship's surface is a growing unease. South Korea, one of America's strongest partners in East Asia, is aggressively targeting U.S. advanced technology for its own use in a variety of Korean weapons programs, Situation Report has learned. From anti-ship missiles, electronic warfare equipment, torpedoes, a multiple-launch rocket system, and even components on a Korean-made Aegis destroyer, the United States is concerned about the uncanny resemblance those systems bear to American weaponry. Even the tanks Hagel watched on the range that day may be partial knock-offs: The Korean models have fire control systems that appear to be all-but-identical to the American versions. Though the United States long has had systems in place to monitor technology-sharing with allies, the case with South Korea has become particularly acute in the last few years. As the United States pivots East and Asia's once sleepy defense industries begin to awaken, it has quietly begun to scrutinize its technology-sharing relationships with such allies, conducting secret but robust "dialogues" to ensure that American secrets stay that way. "We need people to have good capabilities," said Beth McCormick, the head of the Pentagon's Defense Technology Security Administration, or DTSA, in an interview in her office a few miles from the Pentagon. "But at the same time, when we provide that technology, the United States has the perspective that we want to make sure that it is used for the purpose for which we provide it." McCormick would not discuss any specific platforms on which DTSA is applying additional scrutiny, saying only that the United States is in a robust "dialogue" with Korea and must ensure that the technologies it shares, even with trusted allies, are properly safeguarded. "We really want to have an advanced dialogue with Korea because we saw the fact that Korea has definitely made it very clear that they want to have a bigger, indigenous defense industry," McCormick said. Read the rest of our story here. <http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda5171w6.wny/Um-xiOYQzLbRs6WOC319b> Read below for a new series on the Asia Pivot with Randy Forbes. Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Situation Report. Sign up for Situation Report here <http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda5171w6.wny/Umfma-YQjTjXMee6Cbe9c> or just e-mail us at gordon.lubold@foreignpolicy.com <mailto:gordon.lubold@foreignpolicy.com> and we'll stick you on. And if you have a report you want teased, a piece of news, or a good tidbit, send it to us early for maximum tease, because if you see something, say something -- to Situation Report. That and please follow us @glubold on the Tweeter machine. "We're really screwed now." That's what someone from the NSA told FP after Sen. Dianne Feinstein flipped and came out against spying on foreign leaders and called for a review: FP's Shane Harris and John Hudson, with an assist from Matthew Aid and us: "One of the National Security Agency's biggest defenders in Congress is suddenly at odds with the agency and calling for a top-to-bottom review of U.S. spy programs. And her long-time friends and allies are completely mystified by the switch. 'We're really screwed now,' one NSA official told FP. 'You know things are bad when the few friends you've got disappear without a trace in the dead of night and leave no forwarding address.' In a pointed statement issued today, Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Dianne Feinstein said she was 'totally opposed' to gathering intelligence on foreign leaders and said it was 'a big problem' if President Obama didn't know the NSA was monitoring the phone calls of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She said the United States should only be spying on foreign leaders with hostile countries, or in an emergency, and even then the president should personally approve the surveillance. It was not clear what precipitated Feinstein's condemnation of the NSA. It marks a significant reversal for a lawmaker who not only defended agency surveillance programs -- but is about to introduce a bill expected to protect some of its most controversial activities." The rest of the story here. <http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda5171w6.wny/Um-xiOYQzLbRs6WPC488c> Bonus: Dennis C. Blair, Mr. Obama's first director of national intelligence to the NYT today: "in our intelligence relationship with countries like France and Germany, 90 to 95 percent of our activity is cooperative and sharing, and a small proportion is about gaining intelligence we can't obtain in other ways." And, he said, he had little patience for the complaints of foreign leaders. Blair: "If any foreign leader is talking on a cellphone or communicating on unclassified email, what the U.S. might learn is the least of their problems." Here's the Der Spiegel story about how the NSA spied on Merkel's cell phone, one of a couple different versions of how it went down. Read it here. <http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda5171w6.wny/Um-xiOYQzLbRs6WQC5b8c> Today at AEI, Rep. Randy Forbes announces a new "Asia series" that aims to make sure the "Asia pivot" stays on the map. The Virginia Republican will announce this morning a bipartisan effort to educate Congress and the public about the security dynamics in the Asia Pacific region and identify the budget shortfalls that threaten to undermine the "rebalancing" there. In so doing, it will force the administration's hand to put as much substance as possible behind the rebalancing to Asia. The series will include hearings, briefings and other events that for Forbes and like-minded members will bring the Pivot to the fore. Forbes, to Situation Report: "We are examining and asking the questions to make sure we actually have the capability to buttress what we need to be doing in the Asia Pacific realm...to make sure we're not just looking at the next three weeks but at the next three years... we will ask the tough questions." Democrat Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, on the Asia series, to Situation Report: "Congress has a responsibility to take the lead in facilitating a balance between the needs of today and those that represent the future...The security, prosperity, and vital interests of the U.S. are increasingly tied to other countries, and we must seize the opportunity to cement a comprehensive plan to take on new roles and engagement throughout the Asia-Pacific." Forbes, who sits on the HASC and chairs the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcomm, asked the White House for an "Asia Strategy Review," but the White House this month rejected the idea. In a statement to Situation Report, Forbes said that was unfortunate. Forbes: "...the White House continues to reject such a proposal and has instead allowed the rest of the U.S. Government and officials in Asian capitals to try and parse policy from a disparate collection of speeches, interviews, and articles. Announcing a rhetorical 'rebalance' to the region served to put the national security bureaucracy on notice, now the White House needs to provide clear guidance to the Congress and the rest of the Government to ensure that our military and operational planning is aligned with our diplomatic and political goals." Read the letter to Forbes from Thomas Sullivan, acting assistant secretary for leg affairs, to Forbes, here. <http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda5171w6.wny/Um-xiOYQzLbRs6WRC2e29> Yesterday in our rush to deadline we dropped the last name of the two-star quoted in a WSJ piece about why troops wanted to stay in Afghanistan. Of course it's Maj. Gen. Austin Scott Miller, sometimes goes by "Scotty." Ike Skelton is dead at 81. The former Democratic Congressman from Missouri and longtime chairman of the House Armed Services Committee died Monday in Arlington, according to the NYT. <http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda5171w6.wny/Um-xiOYQzLbRs6WSCb2e3> He was remembered as a compassionate and thoughtful leader of another time, a "fierce and relentless advocate" for men and women in uniform, according to Rep. Adam Smith, the Democrat from Washington. Erin Conaton, the Pentagon's former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, who served Skelton for nine years (part of that time as Skelton's staff director) in an e-mail to Situation Report early this morning: "Chairman Ike Skelton was the definition of a true patriot and a superb legislator. The readiness and exceptional quality of our troops was his first consideration in every decision affecting national defense. And his ability to build bipartisan consensus in support of American national security is his legacy. Many members of Congress have learned from him. And it has been the sincere privilege of many of us to serve as part of his personal and committee staffs. He will be deeply missed for his leadership, his passion for our troops, and his tremendous friendship." Want to understand better the support Iran is giving the Assad regime? Foreign Policy obtained documents last week that shows that Iran has been "selling" shipments totaling about 4 million barrels of light crude oil over the last year to Syria at a 10 percent discount. Writing on FP, Michael Weiss: "...Documentary evidence has come to light showing that Iran -- which had previously been helping the regime in Damascus sell and ship its own sanctioned oil to international buyers -- is shipping light crude into Syria under terms that practically amount to pro bono petroleum imports. Simply put, the Iranian regime is giving its natural resources away at a time when its own people are starving thanks to debilitating international sanctions on its nuclear program... the discounted cost borne by the Assad regime... appears to be paid out of a long-term $3.6 billion line of credit for energy imports that Tehran issued Damascus a few months ago to help it counteract the economic impacts of a devastating nearly three-year civil war. In reality, however, Assad may never be able to repay this loan -- not that the Iranians likely even expect him to, given that they view his survival as inextricable from their own." Read the rest here. <http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda5171w6.wny/Um-xiOYQzLbRs6WTC46ae> Fahreal? Some troops turn to plastic surgeons to get liposuction to pass their PFTs. AP: "...Service members complain that the Defense Department's method of estimating body fat weeds out not just flabby physiques but bulkier, muscular builds. Fitness experts agree and have joined the calls for the military's fitness standards to be revamped. They say the Pentagon's weight tables are outdated and do not reflect that Americans are now bigger, though not necessarily less healthy. Defense officials say the test ensures troops are ready for the rigors of combat. The military does not condone surgically altering one's body to pass the test, but liposuction is not banned." 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BENGHAZI, OBAMA, CIA, BUG BUCKS, IRAQI, ANBAR, DRONES, AMERICAN MILITARY, WAPO, JEFF BEZOS #QANON

 FP's Situation Report: Iraqis want attack drones; Anbar rages; Obama's war on transparency; House passes a budget; Worries about CIA's Afg plans; Why Geoff Morrell makes the big bucks; and a bit more. <hr style="border: medium none ; background-color: #999999 ! important; color: #999999; width: 60px; background-image: none; background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-position: 0pt 0pt; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; display: block; height: 1px"> </div> <div height="32"> </div> <style> </style><p style="margin: 0;">   </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> By Gordon Lubold with Nathaniel Sobel </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;">The Iraqis want armed drones and would accept American operators in the country if that's what it takes. </b><i>Lubold's story: </i>The Iraqi government is actively seeking armed drones from the U.S. to combat al Qaeda in its increasingly violent Anbar province, and in a significant reversal, would welcome American military drone operators back into the country to target those militants on its behalf, according to people with knowledge of the matter... Iraq has long sought drones for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes and has begun to receive some from the U.S. in limited numbers. But the nature of the fight the Maliki government confronts in western Iraq is such that officials say Baghdad is looking not only for better reconnaissance and surveillance capability, but also for more robust, lethal platforms. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Iraq has been unwilling to accept American military </i></b>personnel in the country in any operational form, but the willingness to revisit that policy appears now to be shifting. A spokesman for the Iraqi Embassy declined to comment on the issue of allowing American military personnel into the country to conduct drone operations, but acknowledged that the U.S. and Iraq share a "common enemy" in al Qaeda. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>... But the Iraqis want more. </i></b>Specifically, they want armed drones, like the Predators or Reapers Washington uses to target al Qaeda fighters and other militants in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen and elsewhere. While selling the Iraqis such systems outright would likely be a political non-starter, at least some officials from the same government that once demanded the withdrawal of all U.S. troops have switched their tune and now want U.S. personnel to come back to Iraq to operate the unmanned aircraft if that's what it would take to obtain the capability. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>"There is more willingness to have a discussion"</i></b> about having American trainers and technicians return to the country to support and operate armed drone systems, said a senior Iraqi official, speaking anonymously due to the sensitive nature of the matter. "We are after a stronger capability," the official said. "We want attack capability." </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> ... Pentagon officials said they could not comment on the matter... A spokeswoman for the National Security Council, Bernadette Meehan, said such a proposal is not under active consideration. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Andrew Shapiro, who served as the assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs until last year</i></b>: "It's not a crazy idea, but one that would require a lot of work to make a reality," he said. "The question is could you come up with an agreement that would satisfy what the Iraqis are looking for but also address concerns on the Hill and elsewhere." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Read the rest of our story <a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p973vB299e">here.</a> </i></b> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Iraq's Anbar has become "a deadly Iraqi battleground," and the Shiite government's war against Islamists threatens to split the country. </i></b><i>The WaPo's Loveday Morris, on Page One this morning: </i>"Iraq's acting defense minister looks beleaguered, his face drawn, with deep bags below his eyes from a lack of sleep. For four months, Sadoun al-Dulaimi has been operating from Anbar, the most dangerous province for U.S. soldiers during the Iraq war and one again riven by conflict. The army has dispatched 42,000 troops here in a bid to quell al-Qaeda-inspired jihadists and hostile tribesmen, whose <a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p973wB63b5">resurgence</a> is posing the biggest test for the Iraqi military and the country's Shiite-led government since the withdrawal of U.S. forces 2 1/2 years ago. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>"The battle is filled with potential pitfalls. A government failure to</i></b> regain control in Sunni-dominated Anbar would jeopardize the country's unity. But an escalated military offensive could deepen anger among the nation's Sunni minority, fanning the flames of sectarian war. The fight has proved tougher than expected. Hundreds of soldiers have died, and the military is facing mass desertions. The government says it is incapable of stemming the flow of hardened militants, who are often better equipped than Iraqi forces, across the border from Syria." </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>"Like the United States before it, the Iraqi government has been</i></b> attempting to <a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p973xBbfb6">recruit Sunni tribesmen</a> to help in the fight. Dulaimi, who hails from Anbar's largest tribe, spends much of his time negotiating with tribal leaders. He is also Iraq's culture minister and has a PhD in psychology, and he acknowledges that he prefers 'the academic life.' But for now, his life is consumed by the conflict. 'It's one of the sheiks,' he said, apologizing as he took a phone call on a recent evening. 'We are trying to be nice to the sheiks, because we are supposed to be fighting shoulder to shoulder.'" <b style="color: #333333;"><i>More <a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p973yBc91c">here.</a> </i></b> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;">Welcome to Friday's edition of Situation Report, </b>where we bid adieu to FP's own Dan Lamothe, our excellent SitRep stand-in when we were out of town and all-around stand-up guy. His last day is today and he's headed to the WaPo to start up a new military blog. Sorry to see him go and wish him luck, kinda-sorta. JK! </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> If you'd like to sign up to receive Situation Report, send us a note at <a style="color:#000066;" href="mailto:gordon.lubold@foreignpolicy.com">gordon.lubold@foreignpolicy.com</a> and we'll just stick you on. Like what you see? <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Te</i></b><b style="color: #333333;"><i>ll a friend. </i></b> And if you have a report you want teased, a piece of news, or a good tidbit, <b style="color: #333333;"><i>send it to us early for maximum tease, </i></b>because if you<i> see </i>something<i>, </i>we hope you'll <i>say </i>something -- to Situation Report. <i>Follow us: @glubold and @njsobe4. </i> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;">Another seven U.S. military personnel arrive in Nigeria today. </b>They will join the 10 or so that are already on the ground as part of the U.S. government's "interagency" task force that is helping the Nigerian government in the search for the kidnapped school girls. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Boko Haram exploits Nigeria's slow decline, </i></b>by Reuters this hour, <a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p973zB7350">here.</a> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Pentagon Presssec Rear Adm. John Kirby </i></b>briefs the press at the Pentagon today at 11:30. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;">The CIA's plan to retrench in Afghanistan worries the Pentagon.  </b><i>The LA Times' David Cloud: </i>"The CIA is planning to close its satellite bases in Afghanistan and pull all its personnel back to Kabul by early summer, an unexpectedly abrupt withdrawal that the U.S. military fears will deprive it of vital intelligence while thousands of American troops remain in the country, U.S. officials said. <br><b style="color: #333333;"><i>"CIA Director John Brennan</i></b> informed U.S. military commanders in March that his agency would shutter operations outside Kabul, removing CIA case officers and analysts as well as National Security Agency specialists responsible for intercepting insurgent phone calls and other communications, a rich source of daily intelligence, the officials said.<br><b style="color: #333333;"><i>"Pentagon officials</i></b> warn that the CIA drawdown after 12 years of war is coming just as insurgent attacks are normally at their peak. As a result, the CIA withdrawal has strained relations between the agency and military commanders in Kabul, the officials said. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>"...The Pentagon is</i></b> seeking to persuade the CIA to slow its withdrawal, arguing that keeping CIA and NSA operators in the field as long as possible will help prevent a surge in insurgent attacks before the end of 2014, when most U.S. troops are due to leave." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>More </i></b><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p9730B1ce2"><b style="color: #333333;"><i>here.</i></b></a> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>The Clapper Clampdown Continues: </i></b><b style="color: #333333;">Now, government officials can't even talk about classified information that is already public knowledge.<i> </i></b><i>The NYT's Charlie Savage: </i>"The Obama administration is clamping down on a technique that government officials have long used to join in public discussions of well-known but technically still-secret information: citing news reports based on unauthorized disclosures. A new pre-publication review policy for the Office of Director of National Intelligence says the agency's current and former employees and contractors may not cite news reports based on leaks in their speeches, opinion articles, books, term papers or other unofficial writings. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>"Such officials 'must not use sourcing that comes from</i></b> known leaks, or unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information,' it says. 'The use of such information in a publication can confirm the validity of an unauthorized disclosure and cause further harm to national security.'"<b style="color: #333333;"><i> More <a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p9731Bb7d5">here.</a></i></b> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>CIA analysts relied on news reports of protests in Benghazi, fueling the scandal and revealing the agency's continuing struggle to accurately assess publicly available information.</i></b><b style="color: #333333;"> </b><i>TIME's Massimo Calabresi: </i>"Here's an unsolicited tip for the newly appointed head of the House of Representative's select committee on Benghazi, Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina: A smoking gun explanation for the Obama Administration's use of false talking points to describe the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack has already been found. And the culprit is not a White House adviser or State Department bureaucrat. It's the intelligence community's reliance on the media. Before Gowdy launches another eight month probe into the attack that killed four Americans, it is worth noting that there is a simple, real-world explanation hiding in plain sight. It's tucked inside the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence report on Benghazi, which reveals a key source of the bad intelligence that made it into Ambassador Susan Rice's famous talking points: the media incorrectly reported that before the attack on Sept. 11, 2012 there were protests outside the U.S. facilities in Benghazi when there weren't." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>More </i></b><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p9732B33da"><b style="color: #333333;"><i>here.</i></b></a> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;">Syria has exposed the failings of the U.N. Security Council. </b><i>The NYT's Somini Sengupta</i>: "Since the beginning of the year, the Security Council has discussed Syria no fewer than 18 times and devoted 13 more sessions to Ukraine. That remains about the most substantive action the Council has taken to resolve the conflicts, which flourish unabated. The Council has come up with no diplomatic road maps. In the case of Syria, Russia has vetoed three resolutions in three years. The Council has been dismissed as toothless before, precisely over the right of its five permanent members to block any measure with a veto. <b style="color: #333333;"><i>But the paralysis over Syria has marked a new level of dysfunction,</i></b> experts say, and has given a fillip to those who call for a fundamental shake-up of the Council's composition and rules of engagement. It is not just that the Council has failed to halt the civil war, but that it has been unable even to deliver humanitarian supplies like food and medicine to millions of Syrians in need. Instead, Russia and its Western rivals have spent months trading blame over who is blocking aid, all the while failing to persuade their allies on the ground to open a humanitarian corridor." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>More </i></b><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p9733B6965"><b style="color: #333333;"><i>here.</i></b></a> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;">State congratulates WIPO chief on his re-election, then calls for an investigation into his alleged misdeeds. </b><i>FP's Colum Lynch: </i>"The United States and other global powers on Thursday elected Francis Gurry, an Australian national, to a second six-year term as the director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), an influential United Nations agency charged with protecting patents around the world. Gurry might want to wait to pop the cork off the champagne bottle. The U.S. State Department is seeking to rally support for an independent investigation of Gurry, who has been dogged by numerous allegations of misconduct and mismanagement from current and former senior advisors. U.S. diplomats -- who resisted calls from Gurry's critics to postpone the election until an investigation was complete -- offered up congratulations to the Australian civil servant, while making it clear he would have to submit to an investigation. South Korea made an explicit request for an independent inquiry." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>More </i></b><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p9734B0a20"><b style="color: #333333;"><i>here.</i></b></a> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;">Putin arrives in Crimea for the first time since annexing it, </b>in the NYT this hour, <a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p9735Bafe6">here.</a> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Pro-Russian separatists defy Putin.</i></b><b style="color: #333333;"> </b><i>The WaPo's </i><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p9736Bacea"><i>Simon Denyer</i></a><i>, </i><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p9737Beef5"><i>Michael Birnbaum</i></a><i> and </i><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p9738B38c9"><i>Fredrick Kunkle</i></a><i> on Page One: </i>"Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine vowed Thursday to press ahead with a referendum on independence, defying Russian President Vladimir Putin's surprise call for Sunday's vote to be postponed. Having captured government buildings across eastern Ukraine and vehemently denounced the interim government in Kiev as fascists, the leaders of the self-styled Donetsk People's Republic argued that they would lose credibility if they canceled the vote. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>"...The decision to proceed with the vote could be seen as a rebuff to</i></b> Putin, whose call Wednesday for a postponement struck a more conciliatory tone than his previous statements on Ukraine. It remained unclear what a referendum might look like, who would participate, how fair it might be, or even in how many or which cities it would be held. But the separatists clearly felt they had little choice but to press on: Canceling the vote would leave them without even a fig leaf of popular legitimacy and deflate their movement, perhaps fatally." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>More </i></b><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p9739B7ceb"><b style="color: #333333;"><i>here.</i></b></a> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Check out pictures of Putin's war room in the WaPo, </i></b><i><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p973-B2e41"><b style="color: #333333;">here.</b></a></i> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;">House Armed Services OKs the NDAA. </b><i>Defense News' John Bennett: </i>"The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) early Thursday unanimously approved a measure that would authorize just over $600 billion in 2015 US defense spending and block plans to retire the A-10 attack plane.<br><b style="color: #333333;"><i>"After a marathon markup</i></b> session, the committee easily approved its version of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act that includes a $495.8 billion base Pentagon budget level and $79.4 billion more for an overseas contingency operations (OCO) budget.<br><b style="color: #333333;"><i>"The bill, which also authorizes</i></b> $17.9 billion in Energy Department defense programs and $7.9 billion in mandatory defense spending, could grow even larger. That's because the OCO amount is a placeholder; senior lawmakers expect the White House will send over an exact amount for the war in Afghanistan and other needs before the bill hits the House floor, likely this spring.<br><b style="color: #333333;"><i>"The $495.4 billion</i></b> - if the final amount authorized and appropriated for the Pentagon - would be cut by around $35 billion because sequestration remains in place. That sequestration cut amount was reduced by $9 billion under December's bipartisan budget deal." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>More</i></b><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p973_Bbe30"><b style="color: #333333;"><i> here.</i></b></a> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>The Joint Chiefs are split over the savings from cutting the commissaries.</i></b><b style="color: #333333;"> </b><i>Stripes' Tom Philpott: </i>All seven members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff testified Tuesday on the need to slow growth in military compensation and apply dollars saved to underfunded readiness accounts for training, equipment and spare parts. But their united front for easing current budget burdens cracked over the notion of slashing savings for commissary shoppers. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>"Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos called the</i></b> proposal to cut commissary appropriations, from $1.4 billion yearly down to $400 million within three years, and the projected cut in average shopper savings from 30 percent down to 10 percent, 'a sore point for me.' 'That's a 66 percent drop in savings for my Marines.  I don't like that,' Amos told the Senate Armed Services Committee.  Families don't either. 'The commissary issue itself is radioactive,' Amos said." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>More <a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p974AB5c10">here.</a></i></b> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Read FP's Rosa Brooks' piece on the why plans for the future of the Army is awesome sauce. </i></b>The header: "The service's plan to revamp itself for the post-post-9/11 world is ambiguous and rife with contradiction. That's what makes it brilliant." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Read all that <a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2wLSsPo9Zbcp8yrB738f">here.</a> </i></b> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Apropos of nothing, but BP! This is why former Pentagon pressec Geoff Morrell makes the big bucks, literally. </i></b>Morrell, now a senior exec at BP, appeared on CBS' 60 Minutes last Sunday. With the mastery he used to brand former Defense Secretary Bob Gates as what some would consider to be one of the best modern defense secretaries - an arguable point to others - Morrell was actually able to get CBS' Scott Pelley to portray the oil giant as a <i>victim</i> in the post-oil rig explosion amid the pay-out of claims to those supposedly impacted by it. Morrell exhibited the kind of outrage and anger for which he's known in what some PR types would say was a failure, yet he got the point across and made people wonder if BP really was the victim. <i>We should have run this days ago, but from</i> "Over a Barrel:" </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Morrell, on claims that have been paid out: "...</i></b>We're talking about a wireless phone company store that burned to the ground and shut down before the spill. An RV park owner that was foreclosed upon before the spill. And I love this one. A Pontiac dealer [Morrell's voice rising in typical fashion] who could no longer sell Pontiacs because GM had discontinued the line before the spill." </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Scott Pelley:</i></b> Those are all real examples and they are people who actually got a check? </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Morrell, outraged, eyes piercing: </i></b>"Those are all real examples and are, frankly not exceptions but rather emblematic of a far larger problem. There are more than a thousand claims just like them that had glaring red flags associated with them that should have been picked out by the claims administrator and instead were ultimately awarded more than $500 million." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>Read and watch <a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p974BB9868">here.</a> </i></b> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;">China is making trouble in the South China Sea. </b><i>The WSJ's Brian Spegele and Vu Trong Khanh: </i>"When China parked a giant oil rig in disputed waters off Vietnam, it confirmed what Washington and regional governments have long feared: Beijing is taking a major leap in the defense of its territorial claims, testing the resolve of rattled neighbors-as well as the U.S. At the heart of the latest maneuvering for control in the South China Sea is China's most modern oil rig, deployed by a state-owned oil company off the contested Paracel Islands over the objections of Hanoi, whose coast guard has sought to obstruct the rig's work. </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;"><i>"The standoff over the rig has built over several days, bursting into open</i></b> conflict on Wednesday when Vietnamese officials said that about 80 Chinese vessels had moved into disputed areas near it and that six Vietnamese crew members had been injured in scuffles. Rear Adm. Ngo Ngoc Thu, vice commander of the Vietnamese coast guard, said Thursday that the situation at the site remains tense, with many ships still there. Officials from both countries allege its vessels have been rammed by the other. A Chinese Foreign Ministry official demanded on Thursday that Vietnam withdraw its ships." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>More </i></b><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p974CBe76b"><b style="color: #333333;"><i>here.</i></b></a> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;">Outside satellite experts say investigators could be looking in the wrong ocean for Flight 370. </b><i>Ari Schulman for the Atlantic: </i>"Investigators searching for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight were ebullient when they detected what sounded like signals from the plane's black boxes. This was a month ago, and it seemed just a matter of time before the plane was finally discovered. But now the search of 154 square miles of ocean floor around the signals has concluded with no trace of wreckage found. Pessimism is growing as to whether those signals actually had anything to do with Flight 370. If they didn't, the search area would return to a size of tens of thousands of square miles. Even before the black-box search turned up empty, observers had begun to raise doubts about whether searchers were looking in the right place." <b style="color: #333333;"><i>More </i></b><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p974DB23c8"><b style="color: #333333;"><i>here.</i></b></a> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;"> <b style="color: #333333;">What today's digital defenders must learn from cybersecurity's early thinkers. </b><i>A new report by Brookings' Richard Bejtlich: </i>"...The focus on change and speed, driving the desire to reengineer Internet technology, prompted action by the National Science and Technology Council within the Executive Office of the President. In December 2011 they released a report titled Trustworthy Cyberspace: Strategic Plan for the Federal Cybersecurity Research and Development Program. The document introduced the concept of "Trustworthy Cyberspace," claiming that the idea 'replaces the piecemeal approaches of the past with a set of coordinated research priorities whose promise is to 'change the game,' resulting in a trustworthy cyberspace... we need enduring cybersecurity principles that will allow us to stay secure despite changes in technologies and in the threat environment.' This document and the research effort behind it seek to 'change the game' and identify 'enduring cybersecurity principles' in order to counter the change and speed of the technology environment. However, it may not be necessary to embark upon another government or private effort to determine how to 'secure cyberspace' through technological means. The early days of computer security have much to teach modern practitioners and policymakers. An historical review of security lessons may be a cheaper and more effective way to identify and promote security measures."<i> <b style="color: #333333;">Full report </b></i><a style="color:#000066;" href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/U2zDuOYQ5p2p974EB83b5"><b style="color: #333333;"><i>here.</i></b></a> </p><br><p style="margin: 0;">   </p><br> <!-- Half Banner Ad --> <!-- <a href="http://link.foreignpolicy.com/5256a08dc16bcfa46f76bda51kktz.1gez/UoDhR-YQtkuBu1SwC1330"><img style="display: block; margin: auto;" src="http://www.foreignpolicy.com/files/fp_uploaded_images/131110_UTC_234x60_Engine_web[3].jpg"></a> --> <!-- Ad End --> <div height="32"> </div> <!--LATEST FROM CHANNEL--> <div class="latest" style="text-align: left; margin: 10px 0; padding: 10px 10px 20px 10px; height: auto; border: 1px solid #cccccc; background-color: rgb(247, 247, 247);"> <div style="margin: 0.5em 0pt; padding: 0.2em; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,Times,serif; font-size: 14px; 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