When Donald Trump was asked about Apple’s decision, Trump did not bring up the complexity of the situation, the constant battle between government and individual, between private and public selves, between technology and law enforcement. He did not commend Apple for trying to stave off government’s incursion into our personal details. He did what Trump … Read more
Prosecutors went to great lengths to keep secret the non-prosecution agreement reached in 2007 with Jeffrey Epstein, attorneys for the victims allege, “because of the strong objection they would have faced from victims of Epstein’s abuse, and because of the public criticism that would have resulted from allowing a politically-connected billionaire who had sexually abused more … Read more
Below are links to some of the more interesting and important reads I came across today, but will not be publishing on in detail. Hillary Is the Candidate of the War Machine (Excellent read, Huffington Post) Bernie Sanders-Supporting PAC Wants Superdelegates to “Follow the Will of Voters” (Reason) Ahead of Debate, Liberal Groups Challenge Clinton to List Candidates for Treasury … Read more
What’s even more interesting is to compare what Hillary said last night to what she stated as a New York Senator in 2008 in the midst of the banker bailout debate. Specifically, as the battle for TARP was raging, she admitted on radio: “I think that the banks of New York and our other financial institutions are probably … Read more
In its endorsement of Hillary, the New York Times editorial board did such a sloppy job I can’t help but think it may have done permanent damage to its brand. Upon reading it, my initial conclusion was that the editorial board was either suffering from Stockholm syndrome or merely concerned about losing advertising revenues should they endorse Sanders. Then … Read more
Below are links to some of the more interesting and important reads I came across today, but will not be publishing on in detail. Ron Paul: Ted Cruz is No Libertarian (He’s the Republican Hillary Clinton, Politico) Utah Fusion Center Warns Cops: Watch Out for Don’t-Tread-on-Me Flags (Revolutionary War Flag is now a terrorist signal, Reason) Hillary Clinton’s January Fundraising Lagged … Read more
Below are links to some of the more interesting and important reads I came across today, but will not be publishing on in detail. An Idiot’s Guide to Prosecuting Corporate Fraud (The Intercept) Clinton Emails Held Indirect References to Undercover CIA Officers (Makes you wonder, how many “diplomats” are actually CIA agents? NBC News) Head of Google Search Retires, Artificial Intelligence … Read more
In its endorsement of Hillary, the New York Times editorial board did such a sloppy job I can’t help but think it may have done permanent damage to its brand. Upon reading it, my initial conclusion was that the editorial board was either suffering from Stockholm syndrome or merely concerned about losing advertising revenues should they endorse Sanders. Then … Read more
So far, super PACs have received more than one-third of their donations from financial-services executives, according to data from the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics. In the 2012 election, donations from the financial-services sector made up roughly 20% of the $845 million raised by super PACs, or political-action committees, and other independent campaign groups. In the … Read more
Below are links to some of the more interesting and important reads I came across today, but will not be publishing on in detail. Chicago Police Deliberately Sabotaging Recording Devices (Must read of the day, Reason) Ted Cruz Abandons Criminal Justice Reform on His Way to the White House (The guy has zero principles, a pure opportunist, Reason) Four Billionaire Donors Help … Read more