Archive for the 'Surveillance' Category
The Corporate Takeover of U.S. Intelligence
June 3rd, 2007We’re solidly into the post-mortem phase of the analysis now. Via: Salon: More than five years into the global “war on terror,” spying has become one of the fastest-growing private industries in the United States. The federal government relies more than ever on outsourcing for some of its most sensitive work, though it has kept […]
Big Brother, Big Business
June 3rd, 2007Here’s a two hour CNBC piece about privacy, surveillance and the emerging biometric lockdown. Even though the situation presented here is grim, we know that it’s much worse. If, however, you or someone you know is looking for a general, easy to understand presentation on these issues, and have about two hours to spare, this […]
Taking Liberties
June 2nd, 2007Via: noliberties: The shocking truth about the erosion of our fundamental civil liberties by Tony Blair’s government will be exposed this summer in TAKING LIBERTIES, released in UK cinemas by Revolver Entertainment June 8th 2007. Right to Protest, Right to Freedom of Speech. Right to Privacy. Right not to be detained without charge, Innocent Until […]
Remember My Warnings About Closed Source Computer Security Products and Services?
June 1st, 2007Read the Ugly Truth About Online Anonymity and then try to guess who’s an affiliate for Armorware, a proprietary computer security software suite? This is Mike Ruppert’s Armorware page. That’s right. That Mike Ruppert. I stopped paying attention to Ruppert after his weird statements in the wake of the Gary Webb murder, which came after […]
U.S. Legislation Would Bring Wind Power to ‘Grinding Halt’
May 29th, 2007Power crisis? The only power crisis we have involves the people in power. Isn’t it interesting how this affects individuals who use wind turbines?! Will the government’s service to the criminal mining and drilling interests be worth touching off armed standoffs over wind turbines? Hmm. Even I can’t believe the U.S. Government would be that […]
The Education of Cindy Sheehan
May 29th, 2007Sadly, bottom up political activists tend to figure it out the hard way. If you know someone who’s tumbling down the rabbit hole/honey pot of political activism, I strongly suggest, Endgame Volume 1 by Derrick Jensen. Even though Jensen’s anti civilization ramblings are silly, his level of hypocrisy is unbelievable and half of the book […]
Mexico to Boost Tapping of Phones and E-mail with U.S. Aid
May 25th, 2007Finally, an ECHELON station with good Mexican food! Via: Los Angeles Times: Mexico is expanding its ability to tap telephone calls and e-mail using money from the U.S. government, a move that underlines how the country’s conservative government is increasingly willing to cooperate with the United States on law enforcement. The expansion comes as President […]
UK: Private “Super Wardens” Wear Headmounted Cameras, Issue Tickets for Antisocial Behavior
May 24th, 2007Via: Manchester Evening News: PRIVATELY-employed ‘super wardens’ are to go on patrol in Greater Manchester wearing head-mounted video cameras. The 20 parking attendants, who work for NCP Services, will be the first in the country to be issued with the equipment. Their main role is to issue parking tickets but under legislation brought in last […]
German Police Use Stasi Scent Profiling on G8 Protesters
May 24th, 2007Via: Guardian: Stasi scent-tracking methods are being used to keep a check on selected protesters planning to demonstrate at next month’s G8 summit. Scent traces collected directly from everything from people’s palm sweat to their vests and cigarette lighters have been made available to investigators so that sniffer dogs can detect potentially violent protesters, federal […]
And Now: The No Work List
May 23rd, 2007Sure. Via: cnet: The U.S. Congress is poised to create a set of massive new government databases that all employers must use to investigate the immigration status of current and future employees or face stiff penalties. The so-called Employment Eligibility Verification System would be established as part of a bill that senators began debating on […]
