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how does one become a spy or a super villain?
#23613726 - 09/05/16 04:18 AM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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Spies aren't necessarily majors in criminal justice, right? I would assume the dumbest blonde could easily pass off as a good spy since it wouldn't be obvious that she's a spy? I'm assuming anyone can be a spy just for speaking a language of a specific country another country is wanting to spy on? Does one have to go through any of the government agencies (DEA, FBI, ICE, etc.)?
What are some spy gears I need to look into and where to get them? For visuals; binoculars or monoculars seem ideal. For auditory; hearing devices, recorder, etc. would work. Anything else I missed?
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT] 1
#23613921 - 09/05/16 07:19 AM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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I had a friend from high school, college and grad school. He wanted to be a spy, His brother and I came to the conclusion that he sometimes lied, not for any personal gain but just to practice his craft and see how much he could get away with. It was the 80's so after a B.A. in poly sci he got An M.A. In Russian Language and went there twice through the University program. He said you had to drink Vodka even at breakfast and the guys would always punch each other hard in the shoulder just as a show of affection.
So after he graduated he interviewed for 7 days with the NSA. He said for 3 full days they interrogated him about nothing but his sex life. He didn't get the job but he did end up at the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago interviewing Russian emeigrees. If they had no connection to the military and didn't live near a military installation, they interviewed them for half a day then took them out to lunch, and thanked them. If they had any military knowledge whatsoever, they wanted to talk to them for about a week.
I belive the FBI recruits from younger guys who have shown high level experience in military intelligence, elite police units etc. The F.B.I in particular seems to be button down and straight laced. The only ones I had physical contact with were secret service because we had 2 Presidential candidates at my school. They were all tall, had conservative haircuts and wore a special button on their lapel. They would talk to you for 5-7 seconds but no longer.
I know nothing about the CIA. The DEA has to be a little weird because at least some of the guys go undercover and I doubt they look like FEDS. All of these groups investigate their own agents quite a bit because of obvious temptations. I also think all of these groups recruit agents at a young age, so there is time to observe them before they do real important missions
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: Brian Jones]
#23616755 - 09/06/16 01:05 AM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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I'd guess DEA types had to look like what DEA would bust. Ever seen the latest drug movie The Infiltrator?
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT]
#23618928 - 09/06/16 04:52 PM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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i'm sure there are a few ways to skin that particular cat. one way for sure, is to defect. get on a plane, go to some country you think would want you, and say you want to spy on your piece of shit homeland. no guarantee they'll have you, or let you live in some cases, but its been done before many times.
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT]
#23623882 - 09/07/16 09:40 PM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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CLIT said: What are some spy gears I need to look into and where to get them? For visuals; binoculars or monoculars seem ideal. For auditory; hearing devices, recorder, etc. would work. Anything else I missed?
Haha dude, WTH. Yes of course you'll need some "spy gears", freeloading on the governments teet days are over - no one hires spies anymore if they don't own a full compliment of the trade tools. They will provide a place to store them while employed however.
You forgot about the dark sunglasses, decoder ring w/ hidden compartment, and a high altitude reconnaissance satellite.
Oh and notebook and pen with disappearing ink.
God speed!
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: HagbardCeline]
#23627454 - 09/08/16 10:23 PM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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have iq of at least 130,multiple fluent language,economics ,engineer ,polysci,go to an ivy echelon college,read "falcon and snowman"
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: 5150]
#23634563 - 09/11/16 01:33 AM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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how is iq determined, through some testing? I get the multiple language fluency requirement. What does economics, engineering, and polysci have anything to do with being a spy (although the more knowledge the better makes sense)? Some things can't be learn at an ivy echelon college (you mean university?). Some skills or knowledge have to be pioneered.
Should I just watch the Falcon and The Snowman film instead of reading the book? It stars Sean Penn.
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT] 1
#23634587 - 09/11/16 01:48 AM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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it realy helps if you lack a sense of humor
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT]
#23652121 - 09/17/16 04:02 AM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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I wish there was such a thing in the future as an invisible weapon. Like lasers and such rather than a gun. It would be nice to just point an invisible laser to enemies and they drop dread.
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT]
#23652138 - 09/17/16 04:18 AM (7 years, 4 months ago) |
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If I told you....
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: pineninja]
#23689362 - 09/29/16 06:11 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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Where are the "super villain" comments? Guess it's frowned upon.
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: deadmanwade]
#23689394 - 09/29/16 06:31 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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I really really really really really hope this thread isnt serious
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isn't FBI a form of a spy agency or is NSA more like it (think Snowden)?
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT]
#23708841 - 10/05/16 03:52 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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fbi, while they may do some surveillance is not a 'spy agency'
they are, essentially, federal police made up of individuals that often have specific fields of study or some other worthy attribute. they are enforcers and assisters
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: demiu5]
#23711889 - 10/06/16 12:17 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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that was well said. So something as difficult ala The X Files cases would be handled by an "Agent Moulder"? Something the police cannot do? I would assume a "regular police officer" is simply for emergency reasons say after a 911 call, a police would show up, not an FBI.
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demiu5 said: fbi, while they may do some surveillance is not a 'spy agency'
they are, essentially, federal police made up of individuals that often have specific fields of study or some other worthy attribute. they are enforcers and assisters
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT]
#23727451 - 10/11/16 05:55 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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I want to see more tips on becoming a supervillain
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT]
#23732992 - 10/13/16 01:15 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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The only guy I've known who got into the CIA was career military before he got into CIA. He became disabled from his airforce job and a high ranking officer helped him transfer over to CIA.
I know military experience is not necessarily a requirement but it definitely helps. If I were a younger man whose dream was to be a spook I'd go into the airforce and try for special ops. Former operators always get right in. Other than that it seems like a crap shoot if they want you or not. I think it depends what you have to offer and what they're looking for. But fyi, foreign language skills are always a plus in the spy trade.
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: Ellis Dee]
#23733238 - 10/13/16 06:40 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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what are some good non lethal weapons? taser?
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT]
#23736599 - 10/14/16 10:01 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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Some good non-lethal weapons? Your fists are probably the best imo. Learn how to fight and you'll never be totally defenseless. Even if you're middle aged its not too late to pick up some martial arts.
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: Ellis Dee]
#23741370 - 10/16/16 02:23 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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I heard those batons are tough too. I'm surprised some cities won't allow you to carry tasers or stun guns.
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT]
#23763300 - 10/23/16 06:13 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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how to get good aim? would using darts be a good start?
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT]
#23766494 - 10/24/16 11:28 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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Try using blow darts on targets placed around your home. Furniture works just as well. You can practice using the darts for when you want to put poison tips. For stun gun practice get a defrosted turkey and shoot it for awhile before deep frying.
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: 999]
#23768952 - 10/25/16 04:05 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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what are blow darts?
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: 999]
#23769277 - 10/25/16 08:51 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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999 said: Try using blow darts on targets placed around your home. Furniture works just as well. You can practice using the darts for when you want to put poison tips. For stun gun practice get a defrosted turkey and shoot it for awhile before deep frying.
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: crackbaby]
#23781792 - 10/29/16 03:59 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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Any idea who makes some reliable and affordable bulletproof or knifeproof vest?
I see this one being cheap but not sure it'll hold up for bullets:
https://www.wish.com/c/5576ae4ade4a8c24963ae556?hide_login_modal=true&from_ad=pla1&gclid=CIbo8fnf_88CFUxahgodCVUJWw
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: CLIT]
#23802386 - 11/05/16 02:28 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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1) Move to russia so you wont get extradited 2) Take ethical hacking training courses and learn how to program 3) Be able to write your own malware 4) ??? 5) profit
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Re: how does one become a spy or a super villain? [Re: deadwk]
#23815076 - 11/09/16 03:43 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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good advice, Snowden!
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thedeadwalkk said: 1) Move to russia so you wont get extradited 2) Take ethical hacking training courses and learn how to program 3) Be able to write your own malware 4) ??? 5) profit
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