Revoking security clearances

vraiblonde

vraiblonde

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Why do those dinosaurs still have security clearances in the first place? They're no longer working in a position that requires one, so what's the purpose of them still having it? There's no need for (spy and traitor) John Brennan to have access to sensitive information.

What part of this don't I understand?
 
Kyle

Kyle

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PREMO Member
vraiblonde said:
Why do those dinosaurs still have security clearances in the first place? They're no longer working in a position that requires one, so what's the purpose of them still having it? There's no need for (spy and traitor) John Brennan to have access to sensitive information.

What part of this don't I understand?
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If they have a sponsorship for some company or organization as an advisor, they can maintain their security clearance through that sponsor.
 
thurley42

thurley42

HY;FR
vraiblonde said:
Why do those dinosaurs still have security clearances in the first place? They're no longer working in a position that requires one, so what's the purpose of them still having it? There's no need for (spy and traitor) John Brennan to have access to sensitive information.

What part of this don't I understand?
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They are still in advisory roles that require clearances.......it's a damn shame :bann:
 
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limblips

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vraiblonde said:
Why do those dinosaurs still have security clearances in the first place? They're no longer working in a position that requires one, so what's the purpose of them still having it? There's no need for (spy and traitor) John Brennan to have access to sensitive information.

What part of this don't I understand?
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Many (if not most) of them are working in the defense industry in positions that require clearances or are listed as consultants. They usually set up these jobs prior to leaving the government. There is a waiting period to get hired by any entity they had dealings with but that can be and often is waived.
 
StadEMS3

StadEMS3

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We have a couple of retirees that still have their clearances because they knew so many people and have such an abundance of knowledge that they are still consulted on maters that they were the go to on.
 
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Scootboot

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Someone has to support them having a clearance. If you are government your clearance is based on your job as to what level (Secret, TS, ect) you need. Contractors have to be on a contract that requires a clearance, and it has to specific in the contract what level is needed. If you leave your position from a contractor or government then your clearance is active for two years and within that time someone has to pull you under them or you lose it. Someone is supporting these guys. That should be made public
 
glhs837

glhs837

Power with Control
StadEMS3 said:
We have a couple of retirees that still have their clearances because they knew so many people and have such an abundance of knowledge that they are still consulted on maters that they were the go to on.
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Guy I know works one day a week. Well past retirement age. He's a consultant since he's been with his program since the 70s. Sorta hoping I can get a deal like that myself one day. :)

Scootboot said:
Someone has to support them having a clearance. If you are government your clearance is based on your job as to what level (Secret, TS, ect) you need. Contractors have to be on a contract that requires a clearance, and it has to specific in the contract what level is needed. If you leave your position from a contractor or government then your clearance is active for two years and within that time someone has to pull you under them or you lose it. Someone is supporting these guys. That should be made public
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Never a lack of think tanks and other contractors willing to put someone on the books. Consultant to some classified multi-year study, whatever.
 
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