If I put up a web site that forbid anyone working for or on behalf of any TLA or law enforcement agency from accessing any publically accessible content on my site could I use CFAA against the government when they ignore my wishes and suck the whole thing into a NSA database?
Sure, but who are you going to get to punish them when they do?
This reminds me of a guy at work who used to constantly impress the boss by doing presentations that showed projections of the *future* growth of his area. Every time his division would have a bad year or lose money, he would just do a Powerpoint that projected huge growth for his division over the next 5-10 years, making the recent downturn on the chart look inconsequential. Since the boss was a sucker, this actually worked (surprisingly, it even worked on many of his co-workers too), and he was actually lauded for his supposed leadership.
This all worked fine for him until someone with half a fucking brain (i.e., me) took over and canned his ass for being nothing more than a huckster. What's really funny is that no one ever even called him on the inaccuracy of his predictions, when he consistently failed to meet his own projections (of course, he always had a fresh chart showing how NEXT YEAR he was going to do great). Firing him was one of the very few times in my career when I actually enjoyed firing someone.
Even if they did accidentally bring cholera in, it's the terrible state of sanitation in Haiti that has turned it into an epidemic. Haiti would have likely seen cholera even if the UN hadn't come in. Someone would have just brought it in later. And I dare say they help the outsiders have provided has far outweighed any harm they've done.
My personal favorite Steve Jobs "asshole moment" was when he came back to the company in the 90's. One of his first acts as CEO was to end all of Apple's charitable giving programs. Such a sweet fella. I think that's even better than when he used to regularly park his Porsche in handicapped spots (starting back in the 80's, long before he was sick, mind you).
It's been a widely open secret for a long time. Everyone who wasn't a UFO kook has known that the place was used for testing experimental aircraft for decades now. A bunch of workers from there even sued the government a while back for medical conditions related to exposure to toxic chemicals (they were ordered to burn all kinds of experimental jet fuels and other nasty stuff while they worked there).
Oh, those were the days. We used to laugh, and then he would deny us stock options, and then we would go to a bar and drink, and then he would curse at us and fire us. Oh man, were those great times!
But...but...President Obama and the NSA chief assured us that abuses don't happen and that there's plenty of oversight to stop them. So surely the Washington Post MUST be mistaken!
Don't worry, they're on it! I'm sure they've already got broad bipartisan support for passing a bill imposing harsher penalties on leakers and countries who shelter them.
Nonsense, Steve had a lot of ideas. Screwing over his friends for money, parking in handicapped spaces because he was rich, ending Apple's charitable giving programs--all Steve ideas!
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Just find some old Pintos and have every bad guy drive those.
I'd be more interesting to see how it fares in the "submerged in water" test.
This all sounds a lot like a publicity stunt, to garner attention for the game, to me.
If I put up a web site that forbid anyone working for or on behalf of any TLA or law enforcement agency from accessing any publically accessible content on my site could I use CFAA against the government when they ignore my wishes and suck the whole thing into a NSA database?
Sure, but who are you going to get to punish them when they do?
This reminds me of a guy at work who used to constantly impress the boss by doing presentations that showed projections of the *future* growth of his area. Every time his division would have a bad year or lose money, he would just do a Powerpoint that projected huge growth for his division over the next 5-10 years, making the recent downturn on the chart look inconsequential. Since the boss was a sucker, this actually worked (surprisingly, it even worked on many of his co-workers too), and he was actually lauded for his supposed leadership.
This all worked fine for him until someone with half a fucking brain (i.e., me) took over and canned his ass for being nothing more than a huckster. What's really funny is that no one ever even called him on the inaccuracy of his predictions, when he consistently failed to meet his own projections (of course, he always had a fresh chart showing how NEXT YEAR he was going to do great). Firing him was one of the very few times in my career when I actually enjoyed firing someone.
And we've been wondering what that 350 GB "insurance file" from WikiLeaks was...
Looks like whoever called them to threaten them gave them just the lead time they needed. Good for him!
The intention wasn't to destroy the data, it was to punish and intimidate.
to show that they are powerful
"Yes, him a *powerful* laptdog...yes you are...yes you are!" said Barack Obama, as he tossed the English government a treat.
They do want to hear from "the people." They just happen to define "the people" are corporations, wealthy individuals, and big campaign donors.
Not if they found a million Neanderthals, all of whom would want jobs and a place to live.
Okay, I had to say it.
Even if they did accidentally bring cholera in, it's the terrible state of sanitation in Haiti that has turned it into an epidemic. Haiti would have likely seen cholera even if the UN hadn't come in. Someone would have just brought it in later. And I dare say they help the outsiders have provided has far outweighed any harm they've done.
My personal favorite Steve Jobs "asshole moment" was when he came back to the company in the 90's. One of his first acts as CEO was to end all of Apple's charitable giving programs. Such a sweet fella. I think that's even better than when he used to regularly park his Porsche in handicapped spots (starting back in the 80's, long before he was sick, mind you).
It's been a widely open secret for a long time. Everyone who wasn't a UFO kook has known that the place was used for testing experimental aircraft for decades now. A bunch of workers from there even sued the government a while back for medical conditions related to exposure to toxic chemicals (they were ordered to burn all kinds of experimental jet fuels and other nasty stuff while they worked there).
That's going to take all the whitewash in the world. But, this is Hollywood, so I'm sure they'll find a way.
Oh, those were the days. We used to laugh, and then he would deny us stock options, and then we would go to a bar and drink, and then he would curse at us and fire us. Oh man, were those great times!
The question left is, what are we(the people) going to do about it?
Next time, they'll vote for Kodos instead.
But...but...President Obama and the NSA chief assured us that abuses don't happen and that there's plenty of oversight to stop them. So surely the Washington Post MUST be mistaken!
Don't worry, they're on it! I'm sure they've already got broad bipartisan support for passing a bill imposing harsher penalties on leakers and countries who shelter them.
Every liquor store in the region just set up a website.
Well, he invented the fictional Steve Jobs that hipsters thought was cool.
Nonsense, Steve had a lot of ideas. Screwing over his friends for money, parking in handicapped spaces because he was rich, ending Apple's charitable giving programs--all Steve ideas!
It used to be about the MUSIC, man!
Hush, you fool! The hipsters might hear you!
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos!