The US justices don't seem to have arrived in the electronic age yet, being trapped in a world of memos printed on ivory paper that are walked around the building by someone called a "chambers aide." Internet down for a few days? Won't even notice it.
If the FCC removes ISIS from virtual life and the DOD from the real world, we can finally live in peace and forget about terrorism.
If Barton could pass a law to that effect and get FCC and DOD to finish the job in the next couple of weeks, he'll top the candidate list for the next president of the US of A.
PS: If the DOD did its job in the real world, we need not worry about the virtual part at all.
There is a certain logic in the madness: Since it is impossible to prevent attacks like the Paris alltogether, those in charge of security don't have a choice but to keep asking for more until someone says no. Then, when an attack happens, they can kick off a discussion around the theme 'if only you had given me what I needed ...'.
In Paris, for the first time, we have a situation where the security agencies had been given everything they asked for, and more. And they still failed to protect us.
Wasn't Snapchat the app that used to GUARANTEE pictures would be deleted within seconds after being viewed? Thus making it safe to use while being drunk/partially dressed/...?
Why would anybody use them if they 'reserve the right' to keep your private information private?
Isn't it strange how the judges bend over backwards to 'understand' technology in the way the more powerful party needs it?
When talking copyright, they don't mind arguing that a browser cache (in the computer's RAM) and the the browser cache (on the hard disk) constitute illegal two copies in addition to the real copy in iTunes that was licensed. You lose - breach of copyright.
When talking NSA, storing ALL data on an NSA-server - no problem. Machine-analysing all of these data - no problem. Plaintiff's logo on an internal presentation - no problem. Unless you can prove a human analyst actually reads the document - no standing.
Not just the intelligence agencies, all Law enforcement agencies have been given unprecedented powers over the last decade. They can track and listen like never before, they can confiscate and raid without even a warrant in many cases, and even tend to get away unscarred if they 'accidentally' kill someone. If they set their mind to take someone out of circulation, there are very few legal hurdles left to protect the suspect.
Would this be the same DOJ that dodges accountability with a standard 'unless you are more specific, there will be no investigation' - argument when they are accused of wrongdoing?
" he should do what those who have taken issue with their own government do: Challenge it, speak out, engage in a constructive act of protest, and -- importantly -- accept the consequences of his actions."
That's what he did, actually. He gave up his job, his family and his home to speak out, challenge the government and engage in a constructive act of protest.
Which is a lot more than can be said of Ms Monaco's boss, Nobel Laureate and former transparency advocate Barak Obama, who has so far failed to hold accountable any of the members of his administration when they turned out to be rather creative with their interpretation of the law.
The German Federal Public Prosecutor probably needs a small target to bully around and rebuild his self-esteem after he had to shutter his investigation of the NSA when Mr Range realized he was too small and insignificant to take on the big boys.
One question left for Sunday Times editor Martin Ivens: If the content was indeed provided by the UK government, and just printed by the Sunday Times - why do you place it behind your paywall and ask people to pay for it?
Democracy? Constitution? You are missing the point: The Senators are not giving up rights or control - they are freeing up their agendas to have more time to talk with 'sponsors' about 'donations'. And with many of those 'sponsors' being the very people keen on passing TPP and TTIP with as little debate as possible, they'll be in a good mood for those 'donation' dinners, too. Win-win!
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no surprise here
Slate had the full story (about supreme court justices) a while ago. Fascincating reading that explains a lot: http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2013/08/20/elena_kagan_supreme_court_justices_haven_t_gotten _to_email_use_paper_memos.html
On the post: DOJ Says Body Camera-Wearing Cops Aren't Allowed To Partner Up With Federal Agencies
On the post: Rep. Barton Demands The FCC Filter ISIS From The Internet
If Barton could pass a law to that effect and get FCC and DOD to finish the job in the next couple of weeks, he'll top the candidate list for the next president of the US of A.
PS: If the DOD did its job in the real world, we need not worry about the virtual part at all.
On the post: France Already Expanded Surveillance Twice In The Past Year -- Perhaps Expanding It Again Is Not The Answer?
Accountability
In Paris, for the first time, we have a situation where the security agencies had been given everything they asked for, and more. And they still failed to protect us.
Consequences?
On the post: Stop Freaking Out About Snapchat's Terms Of Service; You Read It Wrong
Why would anybody use them if they 'reserve the right' to keep your private information private?
On the post: Canadian Judge Says Asking For A Copy Of A Legally-Obtained But Paywalled Article Is Circumvention
On the post: Court Dismisses Wikimedia's Lawsuit Over NSA Surveillance
When talking copyright, they don't mind arguing that a browser cache (in the computer's RAM) and the the browser cache (on the hard disk) constitute illegal two copies in addition to the real copy in iTunes that was licensed. You lose - breach of copyright.
When talking NSA, storing ALL data on an NSA-server - no problem. Machine-analysing all of these data - no problem. Plaintiff's logo on an internal presentation - no problem. Unless you can prove a human analyst actually reads the document - no standing.
On the post: Sen. Grassley Asks DOJ To Get Back To Pushing James Comey's Mandatory Encryption Backdoors Plan
Successess?
How have these powers affected crime rates?
On the post: Microsoft 'Addresses' Windows 10 Privacy Concerns By Simply Not Mentioning Most Of Them
On the post: DOJ Reasserts Its Right To Engage In Seized Data Fishing Expeditions
On the post: West Point Prof Who Called For Killing Of Academics Opposed To US Terror War Resigns
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Which might explain some of his postings cited above ...
On the post: Recording Industry Thinks Famous Dead Musicians And Their Personal Struggles Will Get People To Stop Pirating
The common theme of all those ads is ...
On the post: Feds Still Shrugging People Onto Terrorist Watchlists Based On Hunches
# of suspects on DHS watch lists: estimated 500000
Conclusion: Terrorist threat is history. Well done, US government.
On the post: White House Finally Answers Snowden Pardon Petition: The Only Good Whistleblowing Is Punished Whistleblowing
That's what he did, actually. He gave up his job, his family and his home to speak out, challenge the government and engage in a constructive act of protest.
Which is a lot more than can be said of Ms Monaco's boss, Nobel Laureate and former transparency advocate Barak Obama, who has so far failed to hold accountable any of the members of his administration when they turned out to be rather creative with their interpretation of the law.
On the post: Germany's Leading Digital Rights Blog Netzpolitik.org Accused Of 'Treason' After Leaking Bulk Surveillance Plans
On the post: FBI's James Comey: I Know All The Experts Insist Backdooring Encryption Is A Bad Idea, But Maybe It's Because They Haven't Really Tried
"A whole lot of good people have said it’s too hard … maybe that's so.... But my reaction to that is: I’m not sure they’ve really tried."
On the post: Canada Saves Public From Public Domain, Extends Copyright On Sound Recordings Another 20 Years
On the post: Sunday Times Editor: If You Have Questions About Our Snowden Story, Address Them To UK Government
If the content was indeed provided by the UK government, and just printed by the Sunday Times - why do you place it behind your paywall and ask people to pay for it?
On the post: TPP Moves Forward In Senate With Fast Track; On To The House
And with many of those 'sponsors' being the very people keen on passing TPP and TTIP with as little debate as possible, they'll be in a good mood for those 'donation' dinners, too. Win-win!
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