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Heimatssicherheitabteilung

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Caspar Addyman

10 Mar 2006
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http://evolvethought.blog...ief-can-we.html

A light-hearted if profoundly disturbing piece at Evolving Thoughtson the Department of Homeland Security (aka der Heimatssicherheitabteilung) taught me two new things. The Heimatssicherheitabteilung meme and that Mel Brooks was responsible for the 70's TV comedy Get Smart.

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