# Steve Jobs was "deceptive" says FBI **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 9, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387 "2012-02-09T21:02:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Neon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f19dbf/32.png) [@Neon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neon)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/1 "2012-02-09T21:02:58Z")
**Steve Jobs was ‘deceptive’ says FBI file** **_Feds release 191-page document_** The FBI has released its files on Steve Jobs, which label the late Apple visionary as ‘a deceptive individual’ and a ‘complex character.’ The former Apple CEO was subject to a background check from the Feds when under consideration for a position in then-US President George H.W. Bush’s White House administration. The files, which have been released following a request under the Freedom of Information Act, says Jobs would “twist the truth and distort reality in order to achieve his goals.” > **[Steve Jobs was 'deceptive' says FBI file](https://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi-file-1062235)** > > Feds release 191-page document ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2012, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/2 "2012-02-09T21:03:40Z")
Not surprising. I’ve heard nothing to suggest he wasn’t a complete asshole. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/3 "2012-02-10T04:39:59Z")
interesting to think he could have been a politician. also, who cares about recreational drug use as a youth… why do they even ask that anymore? if you’ve never tried drugs you’re a fag. integrity comes from knowing what it’s like and chosing not to, not always having been afraid that you couldnt handle it. I’m sure half the dudes in the senate and congress are coke heads anyways. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/4 "2012-02-10T05:11:45Z")
The FBI doesn’t trust him… well at least they were aware he was smarter than them. X… ---
**Author:** ![Ciaran](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ciaran/32/5612_2.png) [@Ciaran](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ciaran)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/5 "2012-02-10T05:45:13Z")
> [@Xander](#): > > The FBI doesn’t trust him… well at least they were aware he was smarter than them. > > X… your delusional if you think that the FBI doesnt have some of the smartest people in the world working for them ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/6 "2012-02-10T05:55:21Z")
i’m not a Jobs fan, but he was probably still much smarter… i don’t see FBI’s guys having the same global impact or becoming billionaires… not that that is their goal necessarily. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/7 "2012-02-10T06:19:00Z")
> [@bing](#): > > interesting to think he could have been a politician. > > also, who cares about recreational drug use as a youth… why do they even ask that anymore? > > if you’ve never tried drugs you’re a fag. integrity comes from knowing what it’s like and chosing not to, not always having been afraid that you couldnt handle it. I’m sure half the dudes in the senate and congress are coke heads anyways. If you’re trying to get cleared for a background check they ask you for the truth… As long as its not currently and issue and I forget how long it can go back 10years? then your fine they ask you this shit again if you take a polygraph. Neon is only posting this because of his hate for steve jobs forever angry for owning a neon ☹ ---
**Author:** ![odrum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecccb3/32.png) [@odrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/odrum)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/8 "2012-02-10T06:42:07Z")
> [@bing](#): > > if you’ve never tried drugs you’re a fag. Tempted to put in sig… ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/9 "2012-02-10T06:48:17Z")
> [@Ciaran](#): > > your delusional if you think that the FBI doesnt have some of the smartest people in the world working for them FBI meh CIA/NSA probably ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/10 "2012-02-10T07:04:40Z")
I’ve met a couple guys in the FBI. Let’s just say the bar is not as high as you would think. ---
**Author:** ![jeffthespasm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeffthespasm/32/3153_2.png) [@jeffthespasm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jeffthespasm)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/11 "2012-02-10T07:26:13Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > I’ve met a couple guys in the FBI. Let’s just say the bar is not as high as you would think. Haha… I believe it. In any case, this isn’t that surprising. I think this kind of behavior was just in his nature, which is part of what allowed him to be so successful. I had no clue he ever had an interest in government work, though. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/12 "2012-02-10T07:41:44Z")
And the problem is? Sounds like he would’ve fit right in with the rest of the politicians… ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/13 "2012-02-10T07:47:41Z")
Throughout his entire life co-workers and friends would talk about Steve’s ‘reality distortion field.’ The guy was very talented in manipulating people whether it was for good or bad. This isn’t surprising in the least. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/14 "2012-02-10T07:54:35Z")
If your constantly trying to sell unique ideas wouldn’t the ability to manipulate people be a useful one? lol ---
**Author:** ![Ciaran](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ciaran/32/5612_2.png) [@Ciaran](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ciaran)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/15 "2012-02-10T08:12:39Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > I’ve met a couple guys in the FBI. Let’s just say the bar is not as high as you would think. i have no doubt there are a ton of retards as well ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 8:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/16 "2012-02-10T08:35:12Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > If your constantly trying to sell unique ideas wouldn’t the ability to manipulate people be a useful one? lol That’s why I said for good or bad. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/17 "2012-02-10T09:14:32Z")
the guy was in sales and marketing. this shouldnt be a surprise. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/18 "2012-02-10T09:24:36Z")
> [@Ciaran](#): > > your delusional if you think that the FBI doesnt have some of the smartest people in the world working for them I’m sure there are some smart people there, I’m just saying he was smarter. X… ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/19 "2012-02-10T09:25:52Z")
Hell, he brainwashed hundreds of millions of dumbasses into thinking that a stupid logo was worth double the price any of his products should have actually cost. He even convinced them to buy every single related accessory, song, movie, etc. to use on his products from him at inflated prices too. No shit he was able to manipulate people. ---
**Author:** ![Neon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f19dbf/32.png) [@Neon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Neon)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2012, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387/20 "2012-02-10T09:31:21Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Neon is only posting this because of his hate for steve jobs forever angry for owning a neon ☹ Lol 🖕 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/steve-jobs-was-deceptive-says-fbi/220387.md?page=2)