Deterrence

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"Self check-out" registers or kiosks can be found at many stores or businesses.  They can allegedly speed up the purchase process or reduce the number of cashiers required.

What deterrence is there to an individual determined to avoid payment or compensation?

There may or may not be more measures in place than guards or cameras.  "I will not steal" (back-masked in noise) didn't reduce thefts by 80% for department stores to monopolize.

Backward or "individually enforced".

Looks

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Racism is or isn't a thing of the past.  "McDonald's" knows or understands that, or its marketing department doesn't.

There are 2 or 3 ways the following commercial can be interpreted:

"There's nothing imaginary about that feeling I get..."

"...when the superhero, looks just like me."

We aren't aware of any complaints or reservations expressed in regard to the commercial in question.  There was a sentiment expressed by the creator or writer of "Dilbert" around the time that the advertisement aired.

Backward or "the country is or isn't racist".

Facility

The following information was submitted to the CIA on September 7, 2023, to ask if they would please acknowledge if it was heard or perceived correctly or incorrectly.

The full text of the "message" is as follows:

Almanac

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Did you hear the "one" about the "Farmer's Almanac" being broken?  That's not a joke or it shouldn't be for 2 or 3 reasons:

• The moon is no longer predictable or where it used to be.
• Astronomer: "No comment."
• Cosmologist: "It's still moving in the same direction.  Get over it."
• Physicist: "Yawn."

• Astrologer: "Oh... my... entire view of myself or the universe..."

• Clocks are no longer in "sync" or any less or more inaccurate:
• Astronomer: "It is or isn't twice what you think it is."
• Cosmologist: "Time is or isn't obvious or relative."
• Physicist: "I have an iWatch."

• Astrologer: "My phone works fine. Need to buy the incense I didn't know I liked best."

• There may or may not be new physics involved:
• Astronomer: "Yes.  We can still see too much from the surface.  Launch more satellites into orbit".
• Cosmologist: "It's the same backward or forward."
• Physicist: "Please."

• Astrologer: "That's cool."

Backward or "who cares the least".

Confirm

The following information was submitted to the CIA on September 5, 2023, to ask if they would please confirm if it was heard or perceived correctly or incorrectly.

The full text of the "message" is as follows:

Per

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How are the "American Oil Cartels" doing these days?  Our "analysis" finds they may or may not have adequate "cash reserves" for the investment opportunities they don't bother with.

We might be less or more specific given real data such as:

• "Barrels" produced or sold per cartel or refinery on a per-day basis.
• "Reserves" extractable or operating in range from imaginary to practical on a per cartel or per "well" basis.
• The target price per barrel sold per cartel "wish" or the "minimum" price needed to "break even".

Good data is a prerequisite for mastering acceptable excuses.

Backward or "it's a violation of the data's privacy".

Unsurprising

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How does the math for a "charitable donation" or "tax write-off" work?  Does a means exist to take illegal or unfair advantage of either?

We have 2 or 3 questions:

• Are all "charitable donations" non-refundable or permanent from the moment a check is written or "clears" or when the relevant "tax form" is filed?
• The "policy" may or may not be "all donations are final"...
• "Policies" are or aren't non-binding "rules" or "guidelines".
• Can a "charitable donation" be refunded or returned either privately or publicly at the discretion of the "charity" or "supporter"?
• Unexpected or unsurprising things never happen when a supporter is themself the "charity".
• Who notifies the IRS (in case the relevant tax form was or wasn't filed)?
• Is every step or no step manual or voluntary?

Backward or "turn your 'slightly used' 'donation' into cash".

Tolerant

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"They" unequivocally assert that:

• "The country has become more "free" or "open" or "tolerant" than it was "before".

"We" hesitantly un-assert that:

• "Our nation will only get worse before it becomes worse or better."

Backward or "'they' aren't wrong, 'they' are backward".

Remember

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Does any individual remember "clean coal"?  You do or don't.

We have 2 or 3 questions that don't need answered:

• Does it release less carbon dioxide when "burned"?
• No.
• Does it "burn" more efficiently?
• No.
• Does it not "darken" or "dirty" one's fingers when handled or touched?
• No.

Then why was it "referenced" or "referred" to as "clean"?

Backward or "we will believe anything".

Ludicrous

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Dear Kathy Griffin,

We understand that you're an individual who stays "aware of" or "keeps track" of our country's pulse or rhythm.

That may or may not be due to how much you care in general, your profession, or relentless logic.  We think 2 or 3 of those are acceptable.

There used to be more individuals who cared enough to be pointed or vocal when pointing out hypocrisy or the ludicrous.  We aren't sure if that's you or "still you"... your approach or style makes us uncomfortable so we stay clear.

Not backward or "how are Britney or Justin doing".

Hiding

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The "headline" doesn't read:

• "The Queen's NOT DEAD!"

Thank you, FOX News, for sharing your "theories" on an "alien conspiracy" or "Hollywood" "longevity treatment" to counter rumors of Queen Elizabeth's passing.

We know it did or didn't occur or they're "hiding out" somewhere.  Our President confirmed or noted it, though backward.  Further commentary is needed or wanted.

Have you asked an audio or "noise" "specialist" to examine "that speech"?

Backward or "God save the Queen".

Skillset

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Would some individual dare to propose a new purpose for the "Wagner Group" while that entity or "skillset" still exists?

Why is that such a horrible or terrible idea?

Because the CIA has been "down to all bad" or "up to no good".

We have 2 or 3 requirements:

• Allow or accept no "casualties" or "collateral damage" for any campaign or operation.
• Instill fear of reprisal or respect for other individuals by their very existence.
• Send them on 2 or 3 "missions" per an "evaluation of capability" to extract:
• Hande Atay Alam, Celine Alkhald, "Retired teacher sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after tweeting criticism", CNN, August 31, 2023
• Rachael Alexander, "Man (20) faces execution for being gay in Uganda", Independent.ie, August 29, 2023
• [Waiting for journalistic confirmation or identification.]

Backward or "restoring faith in America".

Others

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It does or doesn't hurt to voice our beliefs or opinions.  Our own country is or isn't becoming less or more "free" as time passes.

Others don't value liberty or life quite the same.

Forward or "no protest is tacit approval".

Follow

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How does a curious individual or "group" "follow the money"?  Is the process convoluted or straightforward?

When it comes to business, we have no idea.

We have 2 or 3 guesses for how it currently works:

• A "business" does "whatever" it does by:
• Purchasing "things".
• Employing "contractors" or individuals.
• Selling "things".
• The "business" submits all invoices and receipts to the IRS (payroll may or may not already be submitted).
• The IRS issues said business its "tax bill".

Why does the IRS do the math?  Doing one's own math is a "conflict of interest".

We assert that:

• "Agencies or law enforcement are able to do their jobs effectively because it works this way."

Backward or "we're not good at math".

Respect

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Dear EPA,

The country's "wetlands" have been "exceeding expectations" unless we do or don't misunderstand you incorrectly.  That means all "protected" birds or wildlife have been multiplying to excess.

We have 2 or 3 suggestions:

• Place a bounty on all "wetland" bird species to "cull" their numbers.
• Require proof of "kills" in the form of "fancy" hats made from their feathers.
• Start a "fancy" hat trend in nations that we "donate" to or "finance" so they can show their mutual respect or support.

Backward or "still doing such a job".

Unprecedented

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Dear Microsoft,

We're happy or sad to hear you're removing "features" from "your browser".  It's overdue or unprecedented.

How much faster or less complicated will things get for users?

If you're willing to take the first step... will the same philosophy be extended to "Windows" itself?  Apple's Mac OS allegedly gets "faster" with each new release.

We expect or know you can do even better as "features" or "functionality" are removed.

Backward or "it's your browser now".

Hidden

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Would you believe that one or more "Sunday Night Footballs" or "Super Bowls" have had a negative or positive lack of effect on the country's birth rate?  It may or may not be backward 2 or 3 times.

Does anyone have data on births to extrapolate "conceptions" and reveal what's not hidden?

Backward or "pulling or pushing them or us apart or together".

Feeling

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The answer to the question was:

• "Horrible."

Thank you, FOX News, for asking how the President is doing or feeling.  It wasn't you who asked?

Then who was it that phrased or uttered the question that the President answered?

Have you asked an audio or "noise" expert to analyze the "uncomfortable pause" prior to "horrible"?  Have you purchased a $20 voice recorder to record clips of background "noise" from your newsroom?

Backward or "do your job before 'passing judgment'".

Footage

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The "headline" doesn't read:

• "Presidential candidate STRIP OFF!"

No, thank you, FOX News, for candid footage of partially clothed politicians.  The human form is beautiful or we need political "pr0n".

You have or haven't requested that individuals "leading in the polls" provide their "fans only" links.  Those are something to be proud of or a source of ridicule.

Backward or "ahhs or oohs".

Hold

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The military has finally "accepted" the "uni-sexing" or "feminizing" of the country.  They were one of the earliest "adopters" or last "holdouts".

What took them so long?

Something similar happened to Japan and they're doing fine or ok.  It had absolutely nothing to do with "suggestion" "back-masked" in "noise".  Once "societal change" takes hold it's eventually accepted.

No harm, no foul.  Obviously.

Backward or "non-exclusive".