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Daily Archives: 13. Februar 2020
Because Facial Recognition Makes Students and Faculty Less Safe, 40+ Rights Groups Call on Universities to Ban Technology
Urging universities across the U.S. to reject sales pitches from technology companies that insist facial recognition technology makes campuses safer, digital rights group Fight for the Future on Thursday released a sign-on letter calling for a ban on the use of surveillance which the group says violates students‘ and faculty‘s civil liberties.
US-Lügen und Tote in Afghanistan
Sie sind sicherlich nicht für den Schutz unserer Freiheit gestorben, denn unsere Freiheit wird weder von jemandem in Afghanistan noch von jemand anderem bedroht. Man muss nur die Ost- und die Westküste besuchen und sehen, dass keine feindliche Nation in die Vereinigten Staaten eindringt. Dasselbe gilt für die Nord- und Südgrenze der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika.
Senate Passes War Powers Resolution to Stop Trump From Launching ‚Illegal‘ Attack on Iran
„The nation should not be at war without a vote of Congress,“ said Sen. Tim Kaine, the measure‘s lead sponsor.
This is a strong bipartisan message from the Senate that we will uphold our constitutional duty to deliberate and vote before sending our troops into harm’s way.
Senate passes Iran War Powers resolution despite Trump‘s opposition
The vote was 55-45. Eight Republicans voted in favor of it: Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Todd Young of Indiana, Mike Lee of Utah, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Jerry Moran of Kansas.
(deep breath) am I going to have to clear my entire late February schedule? (my birthday is a few days after Nevada so they better not Iowa this)
Nevada Democrats debut to volunteers new iPad-based ‘tool’ to calculate math on Caucus Day in the wake of Iowa fiasco
(08.02.2020)
Nevada Democrats are planning to use a new caucus tool that will be preloaded onto iPads and distributed to precinct chairs to help facilitate the Caucus Day process, according to multiple volunteers and a video recording of a volunteer training session on Saturday.
The Nevada Caucuses Are Up Next. Will They Unfold Smoothly?
After the chaos in Iowa, campaigns are worried that their months of effort in Nevada could go to waste. While state party officials have offered assurances, they have released few details.
Europol prüft Möglichkeiten gegen Ende-zu-Ende-Verschlüsselung
Anfang März steht das Thema auch auf der Agenda des hochrangigen EU-US-Treffens im Bereich Justiz und Inneres.
The Populist‘s Guide to 2020: A New Right and New Left are Rising
People are often confused by our politics and how much we end up in agreement. Ultimately, we have largely different policy prescriptions and beliefs. However, we do share a central diagnosis of the rot in this country, of how we got to this place, and a deep skepticism of power. It‘s amazing how far you can get when you start in the same place with a shared understanding of reality. It‘s a hell of a lot further than the shallow, fake civility politics that the forces of the status-quo say you must embrace-‚Keep quiet and hold still while they rip you to shreds.‘ We take the opposite view. Speak up. Make people uncomfortable. Don‘t let the „experts“ convince you that better isn‘t possible.
Gesichtserkennung am Südkreuz: Unfreiwillig in der Tagesschau
Die wahren Probleme sieht aber auch Albrecht in der hohen Falscherkennungsrate und dem massiven Eingriff in Freiheitsrechte, die die Technologie mit sich bringt. In einer Pressemitteilung warnt der Deutsche Anwaltverein aus diesen Gründen vehement vor den Folgen von Videoüberwachung mit Gesichtserkennung.
Ausspähen unter Freunden (II)
BND und CIA nutzten die Schweizer Crypto AG zum Abhören fremder Regierungen. Verbündete wurden auch später noch ausgeforscht
Iowa Democratic Party chairman resigns after caucuses chaos
After a breakdown in tallying the results on Feb. 3, it took until Feb. 6 for the state party, which operates the series of roughly 1,700 local meetings statewide, to issue what it said are complete results. In those figures, released by the party, former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg leads Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders by two state delegate equivalents out of 2,152 counted. That is a margin of 0.09 percentage points.
Troy Price resigns as head of Iowa Democratic Party after bungled caucuses
Troy Price has resigned as the chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party, CBS News has confirmed, after a bungled Iowa caucuses saga that has yet to yield any certified final results. Price made the announcement in a letter to the Iowa Democratic Party‘s State Central Committee.
Bernie Sanders Has Already Won
Despite his victory Tuesday night in the New Hampshire primary, Bernie Sanders still faces an uphill climb to win the Democratic nomination and if successful could well lose to President Trump this fall. Yet even in defeat, the first self-declared socialist in American history to have a realistic chance at both prizes is likely to achieve a different kind of victory, one few actual presidents ever have: transforming the ideology and program of a major party.
American Federation of Musicians Local 47 Endorses Bernie Sanders for President
The American Federation of Musicians Local 47 is proud to endorse Bernie Sanders for President of the United States in the 2020 Primary Election.
Members of the Los Angeles musicians union’s political action committee voted unanimously to recommend that the AFM Local 47 executive board – the elected leadership body of the 7,000-member union – endorse Sen. Sanders as the candidate who best represents the interests of musicians. On Tuesday, the board in turn voted unanimously to endorse Sanders in an unprecedented move for a union historically removed from taking official stances in presidential elections.
U.S. Senate expected to vote on Iran War Powers resolution | LIVE
The U.S. Senate are expected to hold a final vote on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 on a War Powers resolution that is aimed at restricting President Donald Trump‘s authority to launch military operations against Iran.
Dresden: The World War Two bombing 75 years on
But the bombing has become one of the most controversial Allied acts of World War Two. Some have questioned the military value of Dresden. Even British Prime Minister Winston Churchill expressed doubts immediately after the attack.
„It seems to me that the moment has come when the question of bombing of German cities simply for the sake of increasing the terror, though under other pretexts, should be reviewed,“ he wrote in a memo.
U.S. Military Taught Officers: Use ‚Hiroshima‘ Tactics for ‚Total War‘ on Islam
(18.05.2012)
International laws protecting civilians in wartime are „no longer relevant,“ Dooley continues. And that opens the possibility of applying „the historical precedents of Dresden, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki“ to Islam‘s holiest cities, and bringing about „Mecca and Medina[‚s] destruction.“
Dooley‘s ideological allies have repeatedly stated that „mainstream“ Muslims are dangerous, because they‘re „violent“ by nature.
DER TERRORKRIEG: Lehre vom „Totalen Krieg“
(18.04.205)
Inhalte des Lehrmaterials:
Ein 5-Phasen-Plan (Papier „So what can we do? Counter-Jihad Op Design Model“, Juli 2011, hier gespiegelt). Zitat:
„Dieses Modell behauptet, dass der Islam dem Westen, und den Vereinigten Staaten im Besonderen, bereits den Krieg erklärt hat, wie es demonstrierbar ist über 30 Jahre gewalttätiger Geschichte. Es ist daher unlogisch weiter nach unseren gegenwärtigen strategischen Modellen zu verfahren, die annehmen, es gäbe mögliche Optionen für Gemeinsamkeiten („common ground“) und eine Sperre gegenüber der muslimischen Ummah ohne annähernd ´totalen Krieg´ zu führen“.
Der 5-Phasen-Plan nimmt an, dass Phase 1 (eine Abschreckung des Islam) bereits vorbei und gescheitert sei. Zitat:
„Manche hier als Vorschlag offerierte Aktionen werden in den Augen vieler, sowohl innerhalb als auch außerhalb der Vereinigten Staaten nicht als ´politisch korrekt´ angesehen werden (Beispiele: in Phase 3 vorgeschlagene Entscheidungspunkte..: Saudi Arabien mit Hungertod bedroht, Mekka und Medina zerstört. Islam reduziert zu Kultstatus).
Dieses Modell nimmt an, dass die Standards für bewaffnete Konflikte der Genfer Konvention IV von 1949 und ihre entsprechenden U.N.-Zusätze, wegen der gegenwärtigen allgemeinen Praktiken von islamischen Terroristen, nun global nicht länger relevant oder respektiert sind. Das würde die Option offenlassen, noch einmal wo immer notwendig den Krieg gegen eine Zivilbevölkerung zu führen (die historischen Präzedenzfälle von Dresden, Tokio, Hiroshima, Nagasaki sind anwendbar zur Zerstörung von Mekka und Medina DP in Phase III)“
Steinmeier in Dresden: Der Opfer gedenken, die Demokratie verteidigen
„Wer heute noch die Toten von Dresden gegen die Toten von Auschwitz aufrechnet; wer versucht, deutsches Unrecht kleinzureden; wer wider besseres Wissen historische Fakten verfälscht, dem müssen wir als Demokratinnen und Demokraten die Stirn bieten.“
Steinmeier mahnte aber auch: Wer das Leiden der Menschen, der Bombenopfer in dieser Stadt ignoriere oder bagatellisiere, wer die Bombardierung als gerechte Strafe hinstelle oder Gesten der Trauer ins Lächerliche ziehe, der werde der Geschichte nicht gerecht, und verhöhne die Opfer.
Americans Were Already Primed To Distrust Elections. Then Came Iowa.
When the Iowa caucuses went to hell in a handbasket last week, they probably took some of Americans’ last morsels of trust in the political system down too. But when I asked political scientists and psychologists about the impact of the bungled caucuses on overall political cynicism, they, by and large, weren’t particularly concerned. The vast majority of voters probably won’t care all that much, they said;
Moderate Democrats Stress Over Crowded Center Lane
There is no single centrist rival to front-runner Bernie Sanders, and party leaders are bracing for a protracted nomination fight
Senate Democrats queasy over Sanders as nominee
Democratic senators have been careful not to criticize Sanders publicly, fearing that it could undermine party unity heading into the November general election, which they view as a must-win contest.
But they have serious questions about the electability of their self-described democratic socialist colleague and the problems he may create down-ballot for vulnerable Senate candidates.
The death of the centre in European politics
What happens when times change, but parties don’t?
I‘m told Dominic Cummings opposed the appointment of Andrew Bailey as Governor of the Bank of England. Outmaneuvered by Javid – adding to the reasons he wanted the Chancellor reined in
Some chatter from inside the Treasury: one of the reasons Dominic Cummings was angry with Sajid Javid was the Bank of England governor. Cummings wanted Andy Haldane as the candidate most attuned to „levelling up“ but Javid managed to secure it for Andrew Bailey. #reshuffle
Market Movers Blog: Chancellor resignation boosts sterling as investors expect ‚aggressive‘ fiscal spending
Commenting on the market reaction, Adam Seagrave, head of global sales trading at Saxo Markets, said: “The initial reaction has been weaker GBP but we are now seeing a rally to a new high. This is presumably the market interpreting the announcement as Boris wanting advisors who are more willing to back aggressive fiscal stimulus.”
BBC‘s Laura Kuenssberg reveals next person set to get top Brexit role in Boris‘ reshuffle
Speaking to BBC Radio 4‘s Today Programme, Laura Kuenssberg claimed Michael Gove could be given the role to look after the last leg of the Brexit trade negotiations in Boris Johnson‘s cabinet reshuffle today.
Sajid Javid quits as No. 10 takes control
Sunak has long been seen as a rising star and is the person in the Treasury who No. 10 preferred to deal with. Sunak will be helped by the new No. 10/No. 11 special adviser unit. Sunak is a Brexiteer who has good relations both with the Prime Minister and his team. One insider suggests that their relationship will be a friendly one similar to that of David Cameron and George Osborne. What’s clear is that today’s changes mean No. 10 has taken control.
Sajid RESIGNS after refusing to let Dominic Cummings sack his staff: Javid quits saying he won‘t be ‚Chancellor in name only‘ during extraordinary showdown with Boris Johnson
Although Mr Cummings was not in the room during fraught discussions with Mr Johnson, sources said it was ‚obvious‘ who was behind the move.
Following more than an hour of frantic wrangling, Mr Javid finally resigned in protest.
‚The prime minister said he had to fire all his special advisers and replace them with Number 10 special advisers to make it one team,‘ a source close to Mr Javid said.
Sajid Javid resigns as Chancellor amid Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle
Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid has resigned from his role in Boris Johnson’s cabinet.
It is believed Mr Javid was asked to stay on in his role, but resigned in protest at being asked to fire all his advisors.
Rishi Sunak has been appointed as the new Chancellor.
The Hill‘s Morning Report – Sanders surge triggers Dem angst
Biden, once the Democratic frontrunner, has posted fourth- and fifth-place finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire, respectively, and has supporters trying to keep the faith and remain optimistic about his chances. However, one key bloc of supporters has grown nervous since voting has kicked off: Senate Democrats.
Centrist Democrats Want to Stop Sanders. They’re Not Sure Who Can.
Unless a moderate favorite soon emerges, party leaders may increasingly look to Michael R. Bloomberg as a potential savior.
Livestream: Aktuelle Stunde „Tabubruch bei der Wahl des Thüringer Ministerpräsidenten“
Der Bundestag debattiert auf Antrag der Linken über das Thema „Tabubruch bei der Wahl des Thüringer Ministerpräsidenten Thomas Kemmerich – Auswirkungen auf Demokratie und internationale Beziehungen“.
Befugnisse im Iran-Konflikt – Senat will Trump an die Kette legen
Acht Republikaner schlossen sich der Initiative der Demokraten bereits an. Die von den Republikanern dominierte Kammer votierte mit 51 zu 45 Stimmen dafür, die Abstimmung über die Resolution zuzulassen.
Senate poised to pass resolution to curb Trump‘s war authority on Iran
The resolution underscores that Congress has the sole power to declare war, as laid out in the Constitution. The resolution also requires that any hostilities with Iran must be explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force. It does not prevent the U.S. from defending itself from an imminent attack.
U.S. Senate begins debating war powers resolution
The U.S. Senate has begun debating a war powers resolution, which was introduced by Senator Tim Kaine.
On Wednesday, Kaine spoke on the Senate floor, urging other members of the congressional chamber to pass the resolution to „prevent further escalation of hostilities with Iran without congressional authorization.“
Experts warn democracies facing autocracy: Protect your institutions
Rachel Maddow looks at what has turned out to be prescient advice from Masha Gessen and Timothy Snyder about the necessity of institutions in preserving democracy, and the necessity of engaged citizens in protecting those institutions from a threatening autocracy like the Donald Trump presidency.
NATO eyes boosting Iraq army training, still needs Iraq‘s OK
NATO is ready to expand its military training effort in Iraq, the alliance’s top civilian official said Wednesday, but the Iraqi government is not yet ready to approve the move.
The Canada-led operation was launched in 2018 but suspended last month after a U.S. missile strike at Baghdad Airport killed Iran’s top general and Iraq‘s government and lawmakers demanded that foreign troops leave. U.S. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has demanded that U.S. allies do more in the Mideast.
Treffen in Brüssel – Nato will Irak-Mission gegen den IS ausbauen
Die Nato-Staaten beschließen, sich künftig stärker im Irak zu engagieren. Die Zustimmung Bagdads steht aber noch aus. Und auch die Bundeswehr-Beteiligung ist offen.
UN passes UK-backed resolution calling for a ceasefire in Libya
The UK-backed resolution, calling for a ceasefire without preconditions and an immediate end to the supply of arms to both sides, was passed by 14 votes to zero, with one abstention from Russia.
It was seen as a test of the UN’s waning authority after its secretary general, António Guterres, described offensives by both sides in the war as a scandal.
Vereinte Nationen: Sicherheitsrat stimmt für Libyen-Resolution
Mehr als drei Wochen nach dem Libyen-Gipfel von Berlin hat der UN-Sicherheitsrat eine Resolution zur Unterstützung der Beschlüsse für einen Frieden in dem Bürgerkriegsland angenommen. Das 15-köpfige Gremium der Vereinten Nationen stimmte bei einer Enthaltung durch Russland für den Entwurf.
Eurofighter: Tanner fordert von Airbus „Klarheit“
Verteidigungsministerin Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP) legt in der Causa Eurofighter einen Gang zu und droht dem Airbus-Konzern mit einer Rückabwicklung des Eurofighter-Kaufvertrags. „Ich fordere von Airbus endlich Wahrheit und Klarheit“, sagte Tanner heute gegenüber der APA.
Berateraffäre: Die letzte Zeugin
Seit einem Jahr versucht ein Untersuchungsausschuss, Licht ins Dickicht der dubiosen Berater-Verträge bei der Bundeswehr zu bringen. Heute vernimmt der Ausschuss seine wichtigste Zeugin – die damalige Ministerin von der Leyen.
Merz eröffnet Rennen um CDU-Vorsitz
Der 64-Jährige werde sich um den Parteivorsitz bewerben, meldeten mehrere deutsche Medien gestern aus seinem engsten Umfeld.
One civilian martyred after US occupation opened fire on locals in Khirbet Ammo, eastern Qamishli
A civilian was martyred and other was injured when American Occupation forces opened fire on locals of the villages of Khirbet Ammo and Hamou in eastern Qamishli after they gathered near a Syrian Arab Army post while the Army was preventing American occupation vehicles from crossing.
Warplane flies over northeast Syria during reports of U.S. air strike
A warplane flew over a village in northeast Syria on Wednesday (February 12) following reports by Syrian and Turkish media that at least one air strike was carried out by U.S. jets.
Trump urges Senate to reject effort to reel in his Iran war powers
Five Republicans so far have said they plan to vote in favor of the measure: Sens. Jerry Moran (Kansas), Susan Collins (Maine), Mike Lee (Utah), Rand Paul (Ky.) and Todd Young (Ind.). The resolution needs a simple majority to pass.