NSA admits its logo is based on the power of St. Peter to loose and bind - NSA Central Security Service > About Us > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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[–]magnora7 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

I believe you, but where does it say that exactly? I read the page and didn't see it

[–]useless_aether[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

oops, i was supposed to link to a web archive page. the nsa removed the original page from their site:

https://web.archive.org/web/20150308045241/https://www.nsa.gov/about/faqs/about_nsa.shtml#about9

[–]magnora7 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Interesting, nice link:

The key in the eagle's talons represents security. It evolved from the emblem of St. Peter the Apostle, and his power "to loose and to bind."

Here's the wiki about St. Peter's keys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keys_of_Heaven

Looks like a very clear Vatican tie to me, nice find.

I also learned the NSA is now 12x the size of the CIA, did you know that? Certainly paints an interesting picture.

[–]useless_aether[S] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

had no idea nsa is that big, but they are all one thing ultimately. it's just that secrecy requires compartmentalization...

7m video worth watching: some key people. get it? 'key people'? :-)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YggCPu8ETk4