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Hearing loss of US diplomats in Cuba blamed on covert device
Associated Press ^ | Aug 10, 2017 1:46 AM EDT | Matthew Lee and Michael Weissenstein

Posted on 08/09/2017 11:39:06 PM PDT by Olog-hai

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To: Olog-hai
The statement from the Cuban Foreign Ministry said it had been informed of the incidents on Feb. 17 and had launched an "exhaustive, high-priority, urgent investigation at the behest of the highest level of the Cuban government."

Feb 17th? and approaching Aug 17th, nobody still knows nothing?

21 posted on 08/10/2017 2:44:20 AM PDT by blueplum ( ("...this moment is your moment: it belongs to you... " President Donald J. Trump, Jan 20, 2017))
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To: Bullish

The smoke alarms where I work flash and talk. You don’t have to hear them.

I used to give safety briefings. I remember telling people to watch out for our deaf colleagues to make sure they would get out safely in case of a fire.


22 posted on 08/10/2017 3:07:51 AM PDT by exDemMom (Current visual of the hole the US continues to dig itself into: http://www.usdebtclock.org/)
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To: MrShoop

Good point,proly true


23 posted on 08/10/2017 3:21:48 AM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: Bullish
...and never complain about it.

You're right about God having blessed you - with (among things, I suspect) the wisdom to accept your shortcomings instead of blathering on and on and on about them.

Not trying to hijack the thread, but I am so sick and tired of the Hollywood and Washington types who don't miss a single opportunity to talk about their addictions, illnesses, slights by others on social media, etc. ad nauseum.

You are a breath of fresh air.

24 posted on 08/10/2017 4:23:47 AM PDT by Quality_Not_Quantity (If we're going to look at nature to justify our actions, then I say let's start flinging poop around)
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To: FreedomStar3028

I would posit the device is not intended to produce hearing loss. I would think the living spaces have been invaded by a carrier wave that retrieves sounds and the hearing destruction is collateral damage. The Cubans are in fact, listening

Russian capability was attempted by the Cubans but failed in execution


25 posted on 08/10/2017 4:29:14 AM PDT by bert (K.E.; N.P.; GOPc;WASP .... The Fourth Estate is the Fifth Column)
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To: Olog-hai
I'm gonna call BS on the magical super or sub sonic hearing stealer.

That's made up. I"m not saying someone isn't claiming they suspect this, I'm saying, they don't suspect this and if they said so they are lying.

26 posted on 08/10/2017 5:01:14 AM PDT by tinyowl (A is A)
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To: bert

It’s possible.

There’s also the possibility this might be our spies accidentally hurting our own. White noise generators can cause issues with poor settings and long term exposure. Some wavelengths folks don’t notice but the energy from the sound can effect hearing.


27 posted on 08/10/2017 5:10:26 AM PDT by Bogey78O (So far so good.)
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RE:”Several of the diplomats were recent arrivals at the embassy, which reopened in 2015 as part of former President Barack Obama’s re-establishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba.”
“Some of the diplomats’ symptoms were so severe that they were forced to cancel their tours early and return to the United States, officials said. ‘

Way to go Obama

28 posted on 08/10/2017 5:28:36 AM PDT by sickoflibs (Message to Trump : I am not tired of winning yet. Please more winning ! Get your crap together fast!)
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To: Bullish

That’s a wonderful attitude. I lost the hearing in my right ear to do to a brain injury. The ear nose throat doctor told me that’s actually a little more common than people think. Vestibular system and all. But like I said, my left year is perfectly fine which is a much different scenario than you and I applaud your bravery.


29 posted on 08/10/2017 5:48:47 AM PDT by dp0622 (The Left should know that if Trump is kicked out of office, it is WAR!)
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To: Bullish

Good on you! See freepmail


30 posted on 08/10/2017 6:00:32 AM PDT by WildHighlander57 ((WildHighlander57, returning after lurking since 2000)
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31 posted on 08/10/2017 6:14:00 AM PDT by Fightin Whitey
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To: JohnyBoy

Time to recall all our diplomatic staff and abandon the embassy itself. Probably infested with bugging devices, anyway. Terminate all other “arrangements” with the communist regime.

Undo yet another of Obama’s evil legacies.


32 posted on 08/10/2017 6:38:35 AM PDT by elcid1970 ("The Second Amendment is more important than Islam. Buy ammo.")
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The U.S. officials weren’t authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. …........

More information “leakers”?


33 posted on 08/10/2017 6:45:12 AM PDT by DaveA37
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To: Olog-hai

The obvious answer to this, is if they think it is supersonic or subsonic devices causing this, would be to take some equipment to the embassy that could detect it.


34 posted on 08/10/2017 6:46:32 AM PDT by zeugma (The Brownshirts have taken over American Universities.)
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To: Bullish

>>I’ve always thought that my hearing loss was made a little better for me because I was born with it unlike other people who have had hearing loss for other reasons during their lives. Having never known ‘good’ hearing I think it made it easier to adjust to the hearing I have. Other than that I get along like anyone else and never complain about it.

That’s an attitude that would be wonderful in a group leader/inspirational speaker for schools, who could lead discussion groups. THAT’S what I wish schools taught our children. Thanks again, Bullish, for just being what I wish everyone was. Positive and inspirational.


35 posted on 08/10/2017 7:01:56 AM PDT by mairdie
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To: Netz

Obama is the “gift” that keeps on giving :(


36 posted on 08/10/2017 3:23:06 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Inside Every Liberal is a Totalitarian Screaming to Get Out - D. Horowitz)
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