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Back in July, we covered the story about Congressional use of Twitter and social tools ad nauseum. Frankly, it was an epic story around here - defining in many ways - and has opened the door for other opportunities to be involved in the political and policy discussion around Washington, D.C.
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In the necessary push toward a greener nation, we are leaving some of our most valuable citizens behind. While I am all for “going green” and the overall “green technology” movement, I can’t help but notice that the way the government has chosen to go about doing it is disenfranchising huge segments of the population.
Recently, I had the pleasure of talking with a number of people about the issue of the poverty gap and how it relates to technology, and the internet. Noticeably, the topic of green technology kept popping up in the discussion. Specifically, how the drive for forced compliance with new green tech standards like a paperless government is leaving our nation’s poor in the dust.
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No, This isn’t a rant on “Bush Lied, People Died”. So let’s clear that up first ok?
I turned 18 in 1990 and tried to vote for Bush senior vs Clinton in 93. Obviously, we know the outcome. After 2 term loser Clinton was run out of office, there was nary a candidate worth voting for [...]
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Not to call John Paczkowski out about his observations about federal cyber preparedness. He lives in Silicon Valley where, I.T. is actually a way of life that makes sense. Here in the Washington D.C. metroplex, I.T. is not so common sense. I have experience with I.T. in government having worked as a contractor [...]
Boy is that subject line a Patriot Act magnet.
I’ve agreed to mirror some documents for Fire Wolf. Apparently, the original sites were quickly taken offline. If this site goes down, it’s probably some cybergoons over at DHS. Ain’t no classified info here. Just some internal office only documents that have some interesting info (some disturbing) [...]
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How to understand government by understanding cows…
Socialism: You have two cows. You keep one and give one to your neighbor.
Communism: You have two cows. The government takes them both and provides you with the milk.
Fascism: You have two cows. The government takes them and sells you the milk.
Bureaucracy: You have two cows, the government takes [...]
