WASHINGTON (AP) -- A draft version of a Senate bill would effectively prohibit unbreakable encryption and require companies to help the government access data on a computer or mobile device with a warrant. The draft is being finalized by the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., and the top Democrat, Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California. Their goal, they said in a statement, is to ensure adherence to any court order that requires helping law enforcement or providing decrypted information. "No individual or company is above the law." It was not immediately clear when they would introduce the bill. The draft language ran into opposition from another committee member, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who said the proposal would require "American companies to build a backdoor" into devices. "They would be required by federal law per this statute to decide how to weaken their products to make Americans less safe," he said. Wyden pledged to do "everything in my power" to prevent the plan from passing. The emerging measure follows the Justice Department's battle with Apple Inc. over access to an encrypted and locked iPhone - a fight pitting digital privacy rights against national security concerns. The Justice Department dropped its legal effort to compel Apple to provide it with specialized software that would allow the FBI to hack into an iPhone that was issued to San Bernardino County, California, health inspector Syed Farook. Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, killed 14 people in December. The couple died in a shootout with authorities. The iPhone was found in a vehicle the day after the shooting. Two personal phones were found destroyed so completely the FBI could not recover information from them. U.S. Magistrate Sheri Pym had ordered Apple to provide the FBI with software to help it hack into Farook's work-issued iPhone after the government said only Apple could help authorities access the encrypted and locked iPhone. But days before a hearing in the case an outside party showed the FBI an ultimately workable situation to hack the phone. The government ultimately purchased that solution - which FBI Director James Comey said only works on an iPhone 5C running version 9 of the Apple operating system - and is keeping it secret for now. Comey and Apple CEO Tim Cook have said that Congress, not the courts, should address issues raised in the case. But the senators' draft bill was roundly criticized by technology groups and civil libertarians, many of who also backed Apple against the government. Kevin Bankston, director of the Washington-based New America's Open Technology Institute, said in a statement that the bill would undermine American cybersecurity and technology products, give foreign competitors an economic edge and allow adversaries to obtain encrypted communications. ACLU legislative counsel Neema Singh Guliani said the draft plan amounted to a "clear threat to everyone's privacy and security" and senators should "abandon their efforts to create a government backdoor." http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CONGRESS_ENCRYPTION?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2016-04-08-14-11-09 |
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Norwegian Politician Is Raped by Somalian Migrant – Begs for Him Not to be Deported Leftist Norway politican Karsten Nordal Hauken was brutally sodomized by a Somali and felt so incredibly guilty in the aftermath he subsequently begged authorities not to deport the man. Hauken has finally come out to tell the public his story of his rape and forgiveness, Norway’s public broadcasting channel NRK reports. Immediately after the rape first occurred, Hauken was taken to the hospital in Oslo where nurses collected samples for DNA evidence. About six months after the rape, police completed their investigation. They secured the DNA and fingerprint evidence necessary to move the case forward. In court, the Somali claimed the interaction was consensual, but Norwegian authorities begged to differ. The Somali went to prison for four and a half years. The story doesn’t end there. Shortly before the sentence was over, Hauken learned the man was about to be deported from Norway and sent back to Somalia. “I got a strong feeling of guilt and responsibility,” Hauken wrote. “I was the reason he wouldn’t be in Norway, and instead be sent to an unknown future in Somalia. He had already done his time in prison. Would he get punished again, and this time much harder?” http://dailycaller.com/2016/04/06/leftist-norwegian-politician-gets-raped-by-somalian-begs-for-him-not-to-be-deported/----------------------------------------------- Another butt raped selfish idiot who does not care about other potential future victims.  So sad he wants someone else to be on TV, like him, as a victim. |
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Some countries have really unbeliveable laws. What about a freedom of speech? At the end he's an artist
yeah, I think three-year jail term is too long for insulting a president. why don't give a little ease? maybe punish them with months jail term, not years. First of all, he will almost certainly not go to jail, not even for a single day. Laws state a maximum term, and that's it. Even if he would be found guilty, which is highly unlikely, he would certainly get a measly three months or so, on parole. No jail at all. That's just the way German law works. Why do you think a comedian, with a professional editorial staff behind him, working for one of the largest media "company"s in Germany, did precisely what he did? Simply because he knows what will happen to him: exactly nothing at all. By the way, unlike in other jurisdictions, German jail terms are not usually cumulative. So, you don't face three years for the libel plus another 5 years for slander, but rather just one of the two. Kind of a "jail term discount"  Now don't get me wrong here. There are some very good reasons to be upset about the whole cause of this affair. But if people from e.g. the US believe it's about a limit to freedom of speech, it's simply because they don't understand at all what the comedy is all about. As I said before, his humor's lost on you.  I was really surprised to learn german laws was protecting all the dictators and killers in the world.
No German law protects any dictator or killer more than any other person. But, of course, as in the US and practically all "civilized" countries in the world, the law makes no distinction between the people concerned. All men are equal. BTW, a dictator who is prosecuted by the International Criminal Court would be delivered to Den Haag by Germany. Fun fact: not by e.g. the USA. But I guess that's just a matter of time. To sum it up again: the topic you've started is a misunderstanding of the comedian's case.
You simply don't understand his humor and how funny (or not, depending upon taste) it is.
And it's almost impossible to explain it when you're not used to German law  That is funny. I am getting that german humor now. It wasn't obvious the joke was on him, the comedian, but now yeah. I get it! |
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People votes will decide if she is trustworthy or not. But hope she turns out to be better then people's understanding.
Yep, I hope her command will be made of the best professionals in their fields and that's why I think she'll be good as the President. It's not about her it's about who is with her. Trump seems too authoritative to me and I'm afraid even he has a good command he will not listen to them. Maybe he seems to be, but we know harpy is awful with her staff and is abusive with the people paid to protect her. |
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freedom of speech is not really limited in Germany.
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As seen above, more or less the same limits to freedom of speech apply in the US. With the exceptions of Nazi stuff and propagation of violence, as far as I know. I personally would be more afraid of voicing my opinion in the US than in Germany, simply because the amounts you may be sued for may be ridiculously huge over there, whereas you usually only risk a couple hundred bucks here. There's just no way someone could sue me for a couple million bucks in good old Germany  I really thought Germany was better than that. I was really surprised to learn german laws was protecting all the dictators and killers in the world. You did not chose to be born in germany so you are not responsible for this situation. |
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Hello, I'm a German Just to set a few things right and into perspective: freedom of speech is not really limited in Germany. As long as you voice your opinions, there are just a few minor things you may not say, and even if you do, you usually face a minor fine like a couple hundred bucks. It is for example illegal to: - deny the Holocaust + some other "Nazi" stuff - propagate violence against minorities, e.g. "Kill all muslims!" - insult people directly and in a demeaning way, e.g. "Peter is an asshole" - publicly claim as a fact which is not, e.g. "Barack Obama is a convicted child molester" All of these (and some other exceptions I might have forgotten) may result in prosecution, usually not by a state attorney (only in cases one and two), but by the person you insulted. If this person is a public figure, it is even asserted that they have to bear a higher level of insult and false statements against them. While I personally could sue someone for calling me an asshole, our chancellor probably could not. Now, in the case of Erdogan and the comedian, the comedian specifically tailored the words of his poem in a way that is definitely, and without any doubt whatsoever, illegal. Which is precisely what he wanted. He even called his own poem a "Schmähkritik" which is the precise legal definition of where you cross the border of legal to illegal. If you now believe that the prosecution of this comedian is something against the comedian, you simply don't understand the comedian himself, and his humor is lost on you, sorry, guys. TLDR; crossing the border to illegality was precisely what the comedian wanted, and what's so funny about it. In no way is freedom of speech in any danger by it.
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All of these (and some other exceptions I might have forgotten) may result in prosecutionHave a nice day and welcome to Germany |
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People votes will decide if she is trustworthy or not. But hope she turns out to be better then people's understanding.
Clinton Campaign Uses Noise Machine To Block Reporters From Hearing Fundraiser SpeechHillary Clinton’s campaign team reportedly used a static noise machine on Thursday to block reporters outside of a fundraiser in Denver from hearing her remarks. That’s according to Stan Bush, a reporter for Denver’s CBS-4, who was stationed outside of the event, which was held outdoors at the home of Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a superdelegate who has endorsed Clinton. Bush said that the noise interference machine was turned on after a band — later identified as Big Head Todd and the Monsters — finished playing music and before Clinton spoke. The device was placed inside of a fence on the property and aimed in the direction of the press, Bush wrote. He posted video showing what it sounded like outside of the event before and after the machine was turned on. The device produced a low-intensity throbbing noise, much like a helicopter off in the distance. After the sound machine was quieted, music can be heard coming from inside the event. Clinton’s visit to Denver was solely for fundraising purposes. She lost to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders by 20 points in last month’s caucuses. According to The Denver Post, the top donor level for the fundraiser was $27,000. Funds will be dispersed between the Clinton campaign, the Democratic National Committee and state party committees. The Clinton campaign frequently uses noise in another way to prevent reporters from overhearing the candidate’s remarks. Often, while Clinton is shaking hands with voters at campaign events, staff will crank up music to prevent reporters from recording their conversations. The Clinton team has also been criticized for using a rope line to prevent reporters from getting too close to the former first lady. The Clinton campaign did not respond to a request for comment. http://dailycaller.com/2016/04/07/clinton-campaign-uses-noise-machine-to-block-reporters-from-hearing-fundraiser-speech/ |
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People votes will decide if she is trustworthy or not. But hope she turns out to be better then people's understanding.
Better than...? What? |
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Some countries have really unbeliveable laws. What about a freedom of speech? At the end he's an artist
agree, but you know, some people will confused between the sense of humor and the disrespect and this is not the first time that this happen. A good and intelligent man told me one time, the IA will come when machines are able to build a joke... we are going to the opposite... So we are becoming humorless machines while we try to make machines more like humans? {OFF TOPIC} I love your avatar. |
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Who is leading currently?
Use google to know the answer. |
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He told the truth. Any videos become creepy when you turn them into 5 frame gif animations. |
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Senators Slam NATO ‘Free-Riders’ in Closed-Door Meeting With Secretary GeneralDonald Trump has spent much of his campaign deriding NATO allies for “ripping off” the American taxpayer and failing to contribute to the world’s most powerful military alliance. But on Wednesday, his fellow Republicans joined the chorus during a closed-door meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Capitol Hill, according to sources inside the room. For under an hour, senators grilled Stoltenberg, a former prime minister of Norway, about why only five members of the 28-nation club spend at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product on defense, the official amount NATO recommends each nation set aside. Some expressed particular dissatisfaction with Germany, the fourth largest economy in the world, which does not meet the 2 percent threshold. “They’re being laggards. I can’t think of a better word for it,” Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told Foreign Policy after exiting the meeting. “I have expressed this in Munich, I have expressed this in Davos, I have expressed this in every forum where Europeans are listening.” For years, Corker and other U.S. officials have blasted European allies for taking for granted the disproportionate amount the U.S. contributes to the transatlantic organization. But what once was an esoteric concern confined to the halls of think tanks and embassies is now a red-hot campaign issue. Corker said Trump’s campaign rhetoric speaks to a concern he’s heard from his own Tennessee constituents, which he relayed to Stoltenberg. “I did mention to him that there’s a populism that is taking place within our country right now, both sides of the aisle,” said Corker. “The American people know that we are a nation spending way beyond our means and when our European counterparts are not honoring their obligations as they should, at some point, there’s going to be a breaking point.” Last year, the U.S. accounted for more than 72 percent of NATO members’ total defense expenditures, spending about $649.9 billion. The other 27 NATO members combined to spend less than 28 percent, or about $251 billion, of the total. http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/04/06/senators-slam-nato-free-riders-in-closed-door-meeting-with-secretary-general/
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I would assume UTC receives public funding. Doesn't supporting or rallying against people in a run for public office with an organization that receives public funding violate election laws?
Laws are violated only if the people in charge of the laws say it is the case. Until then, this cancer will keep spreading... I don't know if you think you are telling me something I don't know or what... but regardless this can be used to put pressure on schools trying to prohibit what amounts to purely political speech. One things schools respond quickly to is liability, much more than PC issues. IMO this should be looked into. When I reply I understand the context that a lot of people are reading the conversation. I knew you knew this obviously. https://www.thefire.org/ |
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A German comedian could face prosecution in his own country for "insulting" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Jan Böhmermann, a satirical comedian, is being investigated by German authorities under defamation laws for a poem in which he calls the Turkish premier a "goat f*****" and other insults. He could face up to five years in prison if Turkey's foreign ministers, who were reportedly angered by the programme, decide to press charges and he is convicted, according to Der Tagesspiegel. "Erdogan is definitely a president with a small tail," says the comedian, in a line where "tail" is understood in German to refer to another part of the male anatomy. Recep Tayyip Erdogan's craziest quotes The popular young comedian was reportedly trying to outdo the offensiveness of an earlier song insulting Erdogan, which Ankara officially complained about in March. "What I'm about to read is not allowed. If it were to be read in public - that would be forbidden in Germany," said Mr Böhmermann before going on to read his "smear poem" on public broadcaster ZDF, according to The Local. He also said Mr Erdogan "watches child porn while kicking Kurds", in reference to accusations against the Turkish president that he is persecuting the Kurdish minority in the country. To avert diplomatic tensions, Angela Merkel personally called Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu and agreed the poem was a "deliberate insult". She has recently helped broker a deal with Mr Erdogan that for every refugee returned from Greece back to Turkey, one will be admitted into the EU from Turkey's refugee camps. ZDF removed the programme from its website. Under paragraph 103 of the German Criminal Code, insulting a foreign head of state can result in a three-year jail term, while an intended slander can stretch to five years.Such "insult laws" still exist in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Sweden, according to a report from Pen International, which campaigns on behalf of imprisoned writers. Mr Erdogan said at the start of April that he welcomed criticism but would "file a lawsuit" against anyone who insulted him. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/german-comedian-jan-b-hmermann-could-face-prison-for-insulting-smear-poem-against-turkish-president-a6972356.html----------------------------------------------------------- I wonder if W Bush or TRUMP was ever insulted in this anti free speech country... |
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Norwegian Politician Is Raped by Somalian Migrant – Begs for Him Not to be Deported Leftist Norway politican Karsten Nordal Hauken was brutally sodomized by a Somali and felt so incredibly guilty in the aftermath he subsequently begged authorities not to deport the man. Hauken has finally come out to tell the public his story of his rape and forgiveness, Norway’s public broadcasting channel NRK reports. Immediately after the rape first occurred, Hauken was taken to the hospital in Oslo where nurses collected samples for DNA evidence. About six months after the rape, police completed their investigation. They secured the DNA and fingerprint evidence necessary to move the case forward. In court, the Somali claimed the interaction was consensual, but Norwegian authorities begged to differ. The Somali went to prison for four and a half years. The story doesn’t end there. Shortly before the sentence was over, Hauken learned the man was about to be deported from Norway and sent back to Somalia. “I got a strong feeling of guilt and responsibility,” Hauken wrote. “I was the reason he wouldn’t be in Norway, and instead be sent to an unknown future in Somalia. He had already done his time in prison. Would he get punished again, and this time much harder?” http://dailycaller.com/2016/04/06/leftist-norwegian-politician-gets-raped-by-somalian-begs-for-him-not-to-be-deported/----------------------------------------------- Another butt raped selfish idiot who does not care about other potential future victims. |
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Do not forget the firing of the White House travel department so she could give the work to her friends. Also, how she treats the secret service people assigned to protect her.
If you have a link about this it would be cool. |
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