wrillo Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 So a while ago I got my own special interview with an Secret Service agent. I was E-Thuggin on digg.com I made this here post and the FBI didn't really like that. So they tipped the Secret Service off to it... here is what I wrote at the time:So I got a voice message from a "Chad Mercer", Secret Service. I called him back, set up a time to meet with him, then he finally tells me "I just need to talk to you about some comments posted on the internet."My printer has been working intermittently, and of course the day I need to print directions to the federal building it decides not to work. I wrote down just enough to remind me where to turn as my shirt dried in the dryer to get the wrinkles out. I decided not to dress up formally, but of course did not want to look like trash, so I wore jeans and a polo shirt.Since I didn't know exactly where I was going, I drove slowly and cautiously as I made my way to 200 W Second Street. Luckly there was a parking garage right next to the Federal Building, otherwise I would have been late. Entering the building there were all kinds of signs banning recording devices and cameras of any sort. I knew the drill with the metal detectors, but still forgot about my belt buckle. After getting everything except my cell phone back (plus a claim ticket), I headed towards the only place to go, the elevators. The elevator ride seemed to take forever, but it could have been that I just have not been on an elevator ride to the 8th floor of any building in quite a while. As I looked for the room, I got confused and for a second thought it didn't exist. I remembered a friend's comment, "At least they didn't tell you to go to room 811 and a half." Room 811 finally showed up, with a very ominous looking "Secret Service" label on the door. I found myself in a small lobby, with just two chairs, a door to my left, a door to my right, and a window much like a bank teller's window. "I'm here to see Chad Mercer" I told the woman behind an inch of bullet proof glass. Her stern reply, "Have a seat", didn't inspire confidence.Chad greeted me at the door opposite the window, and asked me in. As I surveyed the room I saw an odd looking computer, an ink-style finger print station, a bathroom, a mirror randomly placed on the wall, a camera, desk, and two chairs. "I assume you know exactly what this is about" was the first thing that was said. Of course I knew what it was about, "yes" was all I could get out at the moment though. Chad seemed like a likeable guy, and he was younger, but I didn't want to start to relax yet. He explained that any threat towards the president is against federal law, no matter what the context. His tone of voice was almost apologetic, it sounded like he thought the whole thing was silly too. I assured him I knew he was only doing his job, and I understand its a serious matter. I was shocked to find out he had not even seen the comment in context. He really could think I was crazy! I explained the situation a little bit, but was careful about words and didn't want to say too much. From that point on, things went well. We did have to do a LOT of paperwork though. He recorded people I live with, where I work, my entire immediate family (I have six brothers and sisters), if I have had any serious injuries to my head (not kidding), if I have left the country at all, if I have left the country in the past year, or if I intended to travel in the near future, if I am apart of any political groups, if I have been to political rallies, if I have any serious "problems" with the government, president, or the war ("besides the normal stuff" - quote), among other less interesting things. I signed forms consenting to a credit check ("to make sure that you don't have any significant financial problems"), a release of medical and psychological records, and a consent to search form, all of which said on the form they were optional, but he failed to read that line for some reason... ?Talking about my family was interesting, and I think it put me in a more positive light. My oldest brother is currently in the Marine Corps, and the other older brother is a Dayton Police Officer. Chad did not seem to recognize his name, but that didn't surprize me because he is fairly new to the job. Chad told me he also had to talk to one of my family members, and would call my brother since he is a police officer and would better understand that it was "just policy."Just as we were finishing the paperwork Chad's partner came into the room. Looking over Chad's work on the forms he paused for a second, "a Mazda Miata" with a grin on his face. "Yeah" I answered, but it sounded more like a quesiton. "I just ask because I have one, I have a 1990." "Yeah, they're fun little cars!" Chad had to be the buzz kill though and interupted with "yeah, until you get hit by a truck".Chad's partner started entering my information into the previously mentioned odd looking computer, I can only assume it was on the 'secret service network'. "None of this information will leave the secret service", Chad told me, "you won't have a criminal record, unless of course the feds decide to prosecute you... which I really don't think they will". They had me wash my hands so that they could take my finger prints. Chad opened a compartment on the odd computer to reveal something that looked like a touch screen. It was the finger print taker. They took prints of my thumb, then all four fingers at once, then they rolled each individual finger to get the sides, the "top palm" and the "bottom palm", then the sides of my hands. Lets just say, if I leave a print of any part of my hand anywhere, they'll know. Then they took pictures of me like crazy.My curious nature must have been busting from the seams, because they asked "Well thats it, do you have any questions?""Probably stuff that you couldn't answer""Shoot"So I asked questions about how they track people down. I found out that my case started in Wash DC because it was online, and the FBI got involved which is "not good". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Oh man...I'm not reading all that shit! Tell me the summary tomorrow at the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everoblivion2005 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 read it.... true story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Oh man...I'm not reading all that shit! Tell me the summary tomorrow at the ride.lame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 FINE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKatz Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Oh man...I'm not reading all that shit! Tell me the summary tomorrow at the ride.X2....I saterted to read that shit and realized you wrote a book.I graduated many years ago....No books for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 whatever, last people I shared my story with didn't believe me anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 You never were taught that you can't say that stuff. Well you can to buddies. Crazy though that you got busted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKatz Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Lies....all lies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I hope they didn't follow you here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmageddon Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Pretty crazy. I guess they really do take threats made in jest seriously. Wasn't there some skit on SNL or Monty Python or something were they would say something about the prez and get attacked? That just happened to you. Hopefully that's the end of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 So, what the hell did you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 whatever, last people I shared my story with didn't believe me anywayI don't believe it either, only because I don't think you could write a story like that. Not your writing style, or anyones' on here. No punctuation or grammatical errors - can't be real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 wow dude. that's a well written story... kept me entertained... its funny though because you don't seem very threatening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 that is hilarious!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilTwin Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 You're in the system now... shun, shun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I hope they didn't follow you hereI keep wondering if they're still watching me. I got all paranoid after it happened and I'd take the battery out of my cell phone and shit when I wasn't using it. How they got my cell phone number was interesting. The guy I've lived with for the past 4 years put me down as a personal reference for a security clearance at WPAFB. They found that, and called him to get my phone number. When I got home that day he goes, "So did you get an interesting phone call today?""Maybe... why?""because I did"So, what the hell did you say?my better judgement tells me I shouldn't say it again since the first time got me a special interview. A link is in the first post, but here it is againI don't believe it either, only because I don't think you could write a story like that. Not your writing style, or anyones' on here. No punctuation or grammatical errors - can't be real. wow dude. that's a well written story... kept me entertained... its funny though because you don't seem very threatening... this is a case where I'm very glad I don't seem threatening, otherwise that interview might have be a bit different. (but don't let my meek first impressions fool you, thats just a decoy so when I bust someone up its unexpected ... okay just kidding, but I make up for it with my E-thug E-rep! )You're in the system now... shun, shun...meh, I don't care. I don't plan on doing anything crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilTwin Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 meh, I don't care. I don't plan on doing anything crazyYou don't plan on doing anything crazy, but serriously, you own a bike; you are prone to crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickOn2 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 whatever, last people I shared my story with didn't believe me anywayWell I read the WHOLE thing and I still don't believe it!!Rillo this is NOT a funny joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKatz Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Rillo this is NOT a funny joke!YOur right....Its not FUnny at all....It's ...... H I L A R I O U S!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harb67 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Dude, post this on digg and it'll probably get a ton of attention and be on diggnation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 FBI huh, not the best people to toy with Looks like it all ended up well, just don't do anything stupid like rob a bank, you'll be F'ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 so wait, how did they know who you were in the first place to contact you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 if i had to guess, id say they traced an ip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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