Bob, the concept you might actually be reaching for, or brushing past, is justice. Not this stuffing of square peg of someone's temper tantrum induced desires into z round hole of a just penalty.
Re: Pure rubbish -- the government protects TechDirt's business model every day!
I voted 'insightful'. Why? Because, for one fleeting fraction of a second, I tried to make some sense of what you typed. I failed but, not entirely unlike string theory, I could not prove that there was or was not some tiny semblance of insight therein.
That and I figure that after all your hard work and effort you should get at least one vote of confidence. A bit like C- I guess, deliver a deserved blow but do not crush.
"All of these, however, raise serious concerns about why Senators McCain and Huchison seem so eager to allow the NSA to abuse your privacy even more with their amendments. What are they thinking?"
Because they're fucking scared. Pathetically fucking scared. And they want you to be just as scared, and, for the most part, they're doing a fantastic fucking job of it aren't they? Bogey-man this, bogey-man that, but, but really, there are THREATS!. No shit? No. There are threats and then there is fundamentalist bullshit.
How about some god damn preparation, training, education and readiness?
My government is already far, far too powerful and my representatives are far, far too old, too rich and/or too self-serving to give two shits about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights much less adequately represent.
Protection! Security! How about you fuck the fuck off and let somebody blow my ass up and THEN tell me or any of my relatives that happened to miss the blast I told you so because I really, really do not want to have to "I told you so" about this overwhelmingly clear and consistent march towards fascism and the role reversal of serving government whims, tricks and treats.
Fuck. Your. Security. Laws. and a bunch-o-others as well. You fat, greedy, mostly white, tax-teet suckling fuckers.
I want good government not this reactionary craptastik display of 'fuck-all-y'all'ed-ness, all of this "I'm right and you're not" crap. Bitches.
Drug laws - flawed.
Defense budgets - flawed.
"Morals" - fuck you and your feelings
Education budget - ? they still have some budget?
Health budget - Free market! (works good don't it - fucks)
Infrastructure - well, if we need jobs apparently...
Invest in our future or don't bloody bother with security and defense - invert that shit and get it right.
In God We Trust - All Others We Monitor .. you guys thought that was a joke?
Shore up the people in ways that secure their health and freedoms. The hidden clockworks accomplish insecure societies and a freedom managed by the opinions of others.
Use facts to replace wishful thinking.
Stop using taxes for bullets for things that do not require shooting.
Good government. Is that really such a novel fucking idea?
Hey USOC - you and your God Damned *OLYMPIC* committees are fucking cunts. Hairy, mean, grizzly bear snatch.
You and your McDONALDS and COCA-COLA racket can suck a javelin.
Self-serving twats. Yet another protectionist racket that degrades and abuses the contributions of peoples to society. A society that happens to encompass the entire planet.
The OLYMPICS of corporate controlling twattery - awesome.
This is what disturbs me about the "rule of law" - the game is law - and it's continuously being rigged. Dead End.
I will take this kit that readily serves many of my needs. I will make it better by fine tuning it to suite my needs better. I will not be thwarted by agreements, closed source, non-disclosure, meetings and money. I will make it better by making it serve many more needs. I will return it from whence it came and I will return it in a better state than that which I found it in.
Now, if only we could do that with the Congress.
Open source. Open media. Open government.
If you do not subscribe to at least two of the above, in whole or in part, then you might be part of a rather sizable problem.
As for prioritizing the "issue" of software selection over one of the very tenets of this fucking country... fuck you you worthless pieces of shit.
Trust No One. No warrants no data. Break the law expect discovery. Fishing? Dig up your own god damn worms.
Immunity? Telecom should burn. PayPal should be bludgeoned.
It would appear that my esteemed senator can at least think, however, there appears to be too much listening to people that should not be speaking. Fairy tales and golden goose eggs abound. Pay no attention to the seeds we plant for they shall reap, in good time.
Private sector - I'm thinking they call it private for a couple of reasons.
Senator's correspondence on the topic:
"Thank you for contacting me concerning privacy and cyber security legislation. I appreciate having your thoughts on this issue.
I noted your opposition to H.R.3523, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Mike Rogers on November 30, 2011. As you know, this legislation would require the Director of National Intelligence to establish procedures to promote the sharing of information about cyber threats between intelligence agencies and the private sector. To further promote information-sharing by the private sector, the bill also provides liability protection to those companies who take part in certain cyber security programs.
As a senior member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, I have been working closely with my colleagues to raise awareness about our vulnerability to those who are increasingly targeting our identities, our businesses, and our national security secrets in cyberspace. I have discussed these complex and growing problems in depth with numerous intelligence officials and outside experts who have repeatedly warned that the threat to America's computer networks represents one of our nation's most dangerous national security challenges. In fact, on January 31, 2012, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper testified at an unclassified Intelligence Committee hearing that such threats "pose a critical national and economic security concern due to the continued advances in – and growing dependency on – the information technology (IT) that underpins nearly all aspects of modern society."
With approximately 85 percent of the nation's digital infrastructure controlled by businesses, we must do a better job of partnering with the private sector to drive innovation in cyber security and raise the bar on cyber security standards and best practices. At the same time, I believe firmly that any proposal to enhance our nation's cyber security must include robust and unambiguous provisions to protect the constitutional rights and privacy of all Americans.
For example, in early 2011, I supported the removal of the provision that addressed the President's authority in the event of a cyber emergency, due to concerns expressed that it would potentially infringe on the First Amendment rights of Americans. So I was pleased when earlier this year Senators on both sides of the aisle agreed to set aside that cyber security provision. In addition, we must avoid unnecessary or duplicative regulation that could stifle innovation or impede growth. As a result, should the Senate consider cyber security legislation this year, I intend to work with my colleagues to ensure our federal response to the threats we face is balanced and protects the freedoms that we all cherish.
It is also critical that the process for considering cyber security legislation be fair and open, allowing Members to offer their ideas and amendments for improvement to the base bill. That is why I, along with Senator Mark Warner, wrote a letter on June 18, 2012, to Senate leadership urging transparent deliberation and open debate as the Senate considers cyber security alternatives. This is the most effective path to ensuring any cyber security legislation passed by the Senate secures our nation's information networks while ensuring that all voices, including those advocating for privacy rights, are heard.
As you may know, H.R.3523 was passed by the House of Representatives on April 26, 2012, by a vote of 248-168. Upon passage, the bill was referred to the Senate Intelligence Committee. Please be assured I will keep your thoughts firmly in mind as debate concerning this and similar cyber security legislation continues.
Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me. I value your opinion and hope that you continue to inform me of the issues that concern you.
"
So? Take the time and show your concern. Over and over and over again.
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Re:
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Re: Re: Re: Re: See! Making a copy is theft...
Bob, the concept you might actually be reaching for, or brushing past, is justice. Not this stuffing of square peg of someone's temper tantrum induced desires into z round hole of a just penalty.
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Re:
disclaimer: It was just a fucking thought - don't get your panties all twisted.
On the post: Judge Posner: Embedding Infringing Videos Is Not Copyright Infringement, And Neither Is Watching Them
this just in...
Supreme Court Put On Notice!
Copyright Infringers Ranks Thin Overnight!
Will common sense prevail?
Will crimes be defined in reality?
Do judges purrfer cats? Can dogs fling poo?
Stay tuned for the next riveting episode of... Internets of Our Lives
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this just in...
Lies and blatant misinformation used to manipulate masses!
Further attempts to enable government contract recipients and their shareholders to profit on citizen data imminent!
Horrified observers .. resist.
How long can the Founding Documents resist this onslaught?
Are the governed at risk of catastrophic casualties?
Are our children safe!?
These questions and more could just possibly be answered .. in about six weeks.
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this just in...
Millions flounder in Sea of Fire!
Shocked and awed onlookers do .. nothing.
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Re: Re: ENOUGH, MASNICK!
I'll wait with you.
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Re:
Seriously?
You need to click-out.
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Re: Pure rubbish -- the government protects TechDirt's business model every day!
That and I figure that after all your hard work and effort you should get at least one vote of confidence. A bit like C- I guess, deliver a deserved blow but do not crush.
Terror, destruction and mayhem. Seems legit.
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la la
Suck it. Lick it. Bite it. But do not, under any circumstances, abide by it. √
Best cricket match EV-ER
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just a couple of random, harmless thoughts
Because they're fucking scared. Pathetically fucking scared. And they want you to be just as scared, and, for the most part, they're doing a fantastic fucking job of it aren't they? Bogey-man this, bogey-man that, but, but really, there are THREATS!. No shit? No. There are threats and then there is fundamentalist bullshit.
How about some god damn preparation, training, education and readiness?
My government is already far, far too powerful and my representatives are far, far too old, too rich and/or too self-serving to give two shits about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights much less adequately represent.
Protection! Security! How about you fuck the fuck off and let somebody blow my ass up and THEN tell me or any of my relatives that happened to miss the blast I told you so because I really, really do not want to have to "I told you so" about this overwhelmingly clear and consistent march towards fascism and the role reversal of serving government whims, tricks and treats.
Fuck. Your. Security. Laws. and a bunch-o-others as well. You fat, greedy, mostly white, tax-teet suckling fuckers.
I want good government not this reactionary craptastik display of 'fuck-all-y'all'ed-ness, all of this "I'm right and you're not" crap. Bitches.
Drug laws - flawed.
Defense budgets - flawed.
"Morals" - fuck you and your feelings
Education budget - ? they still have some budget?
Health budget - Free market! (works good don't it - fucks)
Infrastructure - well, if we need jobs apparently...
Invest in our future or don't bloody bother with security and defense - invert that shit and get it right.
In God We Trust - All Others We Monitor .. you guys thought that was a joke?
On the post: Senate Intelligence Committee A Lot More Interested In Punishing Whistleblowers Than In Investigating Why They're Blowing The Whistle
Re: The business of government...
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legacy artists
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Re: fuzzy bunnies
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Re: Inane
Shore up the people in ways that secure their health and freedoms. The hidden clockworks accomplish insecure societies and a freedom managed by the opinions of others.
Use facts to replace wishful thinking.
Stop using taxes for bullets for things that do not require shooting.
Good government. Is that really such a novel fucking idea?
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uhh
Fuck everybody and expect to get paid.
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Nature?
Hey USOC - you and your God Damned *OLYMPIC* committees are fucking cunts. Hairy, mean, grizzly bear snatch.
You and your McDONALDS and COCA-COLA racket can suck a javelin.
Self-serving twats. Yet another protectionist racket that degrades and abuses the contributions of peoples to society. A society that happens to encompass the entire planet.
The OLYMPICS of corporate controlling twattery - awesome.
This is what disturbs me about the "rule of law" - the game is law - and it's continuously being rigged. Dead End.
On the post: Senate Not Concerned About How Often NSA Spies On Americans, But Very Concerned That It Built Open Source Software To Do So
I will
Now, if only we could do that with the Congress.
Open source. Open media. Open government.
If you do not subscribe to at least two of the above, in whole or in part, then you might be part of a rather sizable problem.
As for prioritizing the "issue" of software selection over one of the very tenets of this fucking country... fuck you you worthless pieces of shit.
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Re:
On the post: The Public Isn't Buying What The Feds Are Selling When It Comes To Cybersecurity Legislation
Do. Not. Acquiesce.
Immunity? Telecom should burn. PayPal should be bludgeoned.
It would appear that my esteemed senator can at least think, however, there appears to be too much listening to people that should not be speaking. Fairy tales and golden goose eggs abound. Pay no attention to the seeds we plant for they shall reap, in good time.
Private sector - I'm thinking they call it private for a couple of reasons.
Senator's correspondence on the topic:
"Thank you for contacting me concerning privacy and cyber security legislation. I appreciate having your thoughts on this issue.
I noted your opposition to H.R.3523, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Mike Rogers on November 30, 2011. As you know, this legislation would require the Director of National Intelligence to establish procedures to promote the sharing of information about cyber threats between intelligence agencies and the private sector. To further promote information-sharing by the private sector, the bill also provides liability protection to those companies who take part in certain cyber security programs.
As a senior member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, I have been working closely with my colleagues to raise awareness about our vulnerability to those who are increasingly targeting our identities, our businesses, and our national security secrets in cyberspace. I have discussed these complex and growing problems in depth with numerous intelligence officials and outside experts who have repeatedly warned that the threat to America's computer networks represents one of our nation's most dangerous national security challenges. In fact, on January 31, 2012, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper testified at an unclassified Intelligence Committee hearing that such threats "pose a critical national and economic security concern due to the continued advances in – and growing dependency on – the information technology (IT) that underpins nearly all aspects of modern society."
With approximately 85 percent of the nation's digital infrastructure controlled by businesses, we must do a better job of partnering with the private sector to drive innovation in cyber security and raise the bar on cyber security standards and best practices. At the same time, I believe firmly that any proposal to enhance our nation's cyber security must include robust and unambiguous provisions to protect the constitutional rights and privacy of all Americans.
For example, in early 2011, I supported the removal of the provision that addressed the President's authority in the event of a cyber emergency, due to concerns expressed that it would potentially infringe on the First Amendment rights of Americans. So I was pleased when earlier this year Senators on both sides of the aisle agreed to set aside that cyber security provision. In addition, we must avoid unnecessary or duplicative regulation that could stifle innovation or impede growth. As a result, should the Senate consider cyber security legislation this year, I intend to work with my colleagues to ensure our federal response to the threats we face is balanced and protects the freedoms that we all cherish.
It is also critical that the process for considering cyber security legislation be fair and open, allowing Members to offer their ideas and amendments for improvement to the base bill. That is why I, along with Senator Mark Warner, wrote a letter on June 18, 2012, to Senate leadership urging transparent deliberation and open debate as the Senate considers cyber security alternatives. This is the most effective path to ensuring any cyber security legislation passed by the Senate secures our nation's information networks while ensuring that all voices, including those advocating for privacy rights, are heard.
As you may know, H.R.3523 was passed by the House of Representatives on April 26, 2012, by a vote of 248-168. Upon passage, the bill was referred to the Senate Intelligence Committee. Please be assured I will keep your thoughts firmly in mind as debate concerning this and similar cyber security legislation continues.
Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me. I value your opinion and hope that you continue to inform me of the issues that concern you.
"
So? Take the time and show your concern. Over and over and over again.
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