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2/15/24 Jim Bovard on the TSA, Biden’s Age and Washington’s War on Our Liberties
Feb 20, 2024
Jim Bovard, an investigative journalist, discusses TSA treatment, Biden's presidency, and government surveillance of American purchases. The conversation delves into Congress privileges, Biden's fitness for office, and the broader implications of Washington's encroachments on civil liberties.
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- Federal agencies track legal purchases like hats for extremism, eroding privacy rights.
- Demand for oversight grows as federal agencies monitor financial records, raising concerns over civil liberties.
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Treasury Department tracks purchases on extremist views
The Treasury Department's financial crimes enforcement network (FinCEN) has a broad definition of suspicious behavior, which could include purchases at stores like Bass Pro Shop or of Bibles and other media containing extremist views. These purchases are being added to individuals' financial records, which are being tracked by federal authorities.
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