Google "spying" = I know what they do and have given them permission.
NSA spying = Intercepting vast quantities of private communications well above and beyond their remit that are arguably illegal, breach national sovereignty and cause chilling effects with little or no oversight.
"When you share information with a corporation, that's your choice," -- No, Mike, obviously you're entirely wrong: corporations and gov'ts are now fully intertwined, including your precious Google....
Re: An amazing 4 links in 43 words! True, 3 are self-links...
"Anyhoo, as usual, you don't venture an opinion or hope..."
ummm, Mike said:
"...but at the very least, this seems like it will be a worthwhile experiment to monitor, especially for those who insist that it's "impossible" to outlaw software patents."
US Government: "How dare you publish secret documents without even trying to get any money for them! You are an embarrassment to capitalism the world over, to jail with you!"
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On the post: Rep. Mike Rogers Says France Should Be 'Popping Chamagne Bottles' To Celebrate That We Spy On Them
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On the post: Keith Alexander Says The US Gov't Needs To Figure Out A Way To Stop Journalists From Reporting On Snowden Leaks
Re: In an ideal world…
On the post: Keith Alexander Says The US Gov't Needs To Figure Out A Way To Stop Journalists From Reporting On Snowden Leaks
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'Do not go to jail, do not go directly to jail. Pass GO. Collect hundreds of thousands of dollars when you do pass go and enter the private sector'.
The jail square could be removed and replaced with some sort of luxury holiday resort.
On the post: This Weekend's Rally Against NSA Surveillance Gaining Steam
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NSA spying = Intercepting vast quantities of private communications well above and beyond their remit that are arguably illegal, breach national sovereignty and cause chilling effects with little or no oversight.
Google "spying" != NSA spying
On the post: School Suspends Student Indefinitely For A Drawing Of A Cartoon Bomb He Made At Home
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No...no-one should be in trouble.
The older kids could get hassled for being tattle-tales though.
On the post: When Will Hollywood Stop Blaming Everyone Else And Help Itself?
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On the post: Large Coalition Of Tech Companies And Advocacy Groups Demand Greater Transparency About NSA Surveillance
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On the post: Yes, It's Fair Use To Mashup Charlie Brown And The Smiths
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On the post: Brazilian President Blasts NSA Spying In Front Of World Leaders -- Including Obama -- At UN
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They don't need to cave. America is dying.
On the post: All It Takes Is Two Words To Wipe Away One Of The Pillars Of Free Speech Online
Re: First, Mike, learn about capitalization: it's "or State".
You open with First, Mike, learn about capitalization: it's "or State".
and then proceed with
...SCARY....EVER..ANY...QUITE.
YoU DonT knoW tHe firsT tHING abouT capiTaliSation.
You are an obnoxious fuck.
On the post: AT&T Has Employees Embedded In The Gov't Providing Near Realtime Searches On Nearly Every Phone Call
Re: Just two items back, you said the opposite!
Umm. You choose to use Google.
On the post: Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt
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On the post: Court Says You Can Be Liable For Merely Sending A Text Message To Someone Who's Driving
Re: Oh, and YET AGAIN, you kids go yapping off on false trail!
On the post: Texas Deputy Sues 911 Caller For Not 'Adequately Warning' Him Of Potential Danger Or 'Making The Premises Safe'
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On the post: Mayor Bloomberg Vetoes Veto-Proof Stop And Frisk Bills Because He's Mayor Bloomberg
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On the post: New Zealand Sort Of Bans Software Patents After Years Of Back And Forth
Re: An amazing 4 links in 43 words! True, 3 are self-links...
ummm, Mike said:
"...but at the very least, this seems like it will be a worthwhile experiment to monitor, especially for those who insist that it's "impossible" to outlaw software patents."
..that looks like an opinion to me.
On the post: Why Trader Joe's Suing Pirate Joe's May Be Bad News For Ownership
Re: Re: more of a problem with trademark law
..and the aspect of how the names are fucking different!
On the post: People Who Got Shorter Sentences Than Bradley Manning: Spies Selling Secrets To Russians & Active Terrorists
Re: Should have sold them
On the post: Ask.fm Says Most Messages Came From Troubled Teen's Own IP Address While New Cyberbullying Law Is Widely Panned
Re: And the solution is/was for sites to do some moderating.
But parents seem still intent on dodging all responsibility.
FYFY
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