by the way...

[Perry E. Metzger]

Paul J. Ste. Marie says:
> > For those who believe "the NSA can do ANYTHING" or some such, an
> > article in the New York Times claims the annual black budget now seems
> > to be hovering around $28 Billion per year, for ALL secret government
> > work.
> 
> Actually, I believe that number was for DOD only.

That number is ALL black budget items. Its a lot of money, but its
very bounded, and very finite.

Perry